Acushnet’s election will be held on Tues., 4/28/26. Nomination papers are now available. The last day to take out papers is 3/6/26 at 5 p.m. Candidates must get 42 signatures of registered voters in person to be placed on the ballot. Last day to submit papers is 3/10. Last day to register as a voter… [Read More]
Police Survey
The Fairhaven Police Department has partnered with Kelley Research Associates to develop a community survey. A community survey helps a police department better understand the needs, concerns, and expectations of the people it serves. By gathering honest feedback, the Fairhaven Police Department can identify what is working well, where improvements are needed, and how services… [Read More]
Mother’s Day 5K
We are so excited to announce that registration is open for the 16th Annual Women’s Fund SouthCoast Mother’s Day 5k Road Race & Walk at Cisco Brewers New Bedford on Sunday, May 10th at 10:00am! Visit https://womensfundsouthcoast.org/16th-annual-mothers-day-5k/ We are also thrilled to once again feature original artwork created by local artist Ariana Lee, centering New… [Read More]
More snow…and cold…and snow
Winter has arrived in earnest in these parts. After a whopper of a storm a couple of weeks ago, the region saw a couple more spits and starts. We got hit with another 6-8 inches Saturday, 2/7/26. The light, fluffy stuff got tossed around by high winds out of the north creating blizzard conditions on… [Read More]
Fairhaven personnel policy changes; child care for TM
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a public hearing at its 2/9/26 meeting to make changes to the Personnel Policy to align benefits for non-union employees with the benefits just negotiated for employees in the clerical union. The changes include adding one personal day for full time non-union employees, to give them four… [Read More]
Sgt. Mike Bouvier retires from Fairhaven PD
By Beth David, Editor Sergeant Michael Bouvier officially retired from the Fairhaven Police Department and was honored at a ceremony at the station on Friday, 2/6/26. Family, friends, fellow police department personnel and others gathered to see Sgt. Bouvier off into retired life. “Congratulations Sgt. Mike Bouvier on your retirement from the Fairhaven Police Department after… [Read More]
February is Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and this year’s theme is “A Century of Black History Comemorations.” The following information in quotes is from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH®), the founders of Black History Month. Visit https://asalh.org/ “2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. Dr. Carter… [Read More]
Acushnet teacher honored for Civic Education
Press Release Karen Bentley, an eighth grade civics teacher at Albert F. Ford Middle School in Acushnet, has been selected to receive the Don Salvucci Award for Excellence in Promoting Civic Education from the Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies (MCSS). The award recognizes classroom teachers who emphasize and teach the importance of democratic ideals… [Read More]
Miles Grant announces run for Fairhaven SB
Press Release Our town needs fresh voices, new ideas, and leadership that makes smart choices today to secure our future. I’m running for Select Board because I want to help make sure the decisions we face are debated thoroughly, collaboratively, and civilly, and are guided by a vision for sustaining Fairhaven as a vibrant community… [Read More]
Fairhaven girls fall to Martha’s Vineyard, 46–39
The Fairhaven Blue Devils hosted the Martha’s Vineyard team on February 4, which just happened to be National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Unfortunately, for the home team, the Vineyarders got the win, 46–39. ••• Click here to download the 2/12/26 issue: 02-12-26 StormWalker Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
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