Acushnet Acusnet’s local public access channels on the Xfinity/Comcast cable service have changed. • Acushnet Government Public Access Channel (formerly Channel 18): This channel, which broad­casts Town meetings, other local government-related programming, and our community bulletin board system, has moved to Channel 97. • Acushnet Education Channel (formerly Channel 9): This channel, featuring School Committee meet­ing videos,… [Read More]

Fairhaven will hold its annual Town Meeting on Sat., 5/2/26 in the  audito­rium at the Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School, 30 School Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 Citizen’s Petition deadline is noon, Tues., 2/5. Visit https://fairhaven-ma.gov/town-moderator/ For a Citizens Petition form visit: https://fairhaven-ma.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Citizens-Petition.pdf Contact the Town Clerk’s office, 508-479-4023 for information on how to submit an… [Read More]

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that crews and con­tractors will be conducting demoli­tion work to remove the I-195 viaduct bridge structure in New Bedford, beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2, and continuing for approximately 30 days.  As part of these operations, crews will also be conducting nightly work from Sunday,… [Read More]

An Acushnet resident and a Fairhaven resident made Dean’s List last semester.  Kaci Bieu of Acushnet, MA, has been named to the University of New England’s Dean’s List for the fall semester 2025. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of… [Read More]

Bill Hanney’s Theatre By the Sea announces Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for its 2026 Summer Season. Seeking strong singers, dancers, and actors.  Auditions will be held on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, , at: The Talent Factory, 46 French­town Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 AUDITIONS ARE BY APPOINT­MENT ONLY.  Visit https://www.theatrebythesea.com/auditions.html to… [Read More]