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Screens and Teens

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

Feb 11, 2026, 5:30 PM, Millicent Library, 45 Center St, Fairhaven, MA. Free presentation for Teens and Adults on how screen time impacts kid/teen brains and health, and shares smart tech usage strategies for our children and ourselves. The typical teen spends 7-9 hours looking at screens each day, drawn in by addictive algorithms, influencers,… [Read More]

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Support Brandon Estrella

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven resident and Conserva­tion Commission member, Brandon Estrella, has suffered a spinal cerebral fluid leak. He will be out of work for a con­siderable amount of time and faces a long recovery.  His mother, Patti, wrote on his GoFundMe page: “If you know Brandon, he is the one who will give his last dollar to… [Read More]

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Fairhaven Police Survey

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

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]

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Nomination Papers Available

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

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]

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Solidarity

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

Show solidarity every night in the streets to stop ICE. Visibilities will be held around the region in different municipalities each night until we remove the regime and abolish ICE.  Join us in Fairhaven on Thursday, 2/5, at 6 p.m., at the corner of Walnut and Center Streets in the center of town. Briing signs,… [Read More]

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Select Board gets budget update, honors football team & coach

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a lengthy meeting on Monday, 2/2/26, covering a range of items, including an update on the budget; a discussion of changing the scope of the Timothy-Hiller subdivision investigation; and honoring the Fairhaven High School football team, which won the state championship in Division VI play at Gillette… [Read More]

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Acushnet SB does not hire TA after interviews with 3 finalists

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard did not vote to hire a Town Administrator after inter­view­ing three finalists on 1/29/26. The board inter­viewed Ian Abreu, a sitting New Bed­ford City Councillor; Michael Boucher, a long time member of the Acushnet Finance Committee; and Heather Chew, former Acushnet Council on Aging Director.  First up was Mr…. [Read More]

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Millicent Library holds birthday party for namesake

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Millicent Library in Fairhaven held a 153rd birthday party on Satur­day, 1/31/26, for name­sake, Millicent “Millie” Rogers. Town benefactor Henry Huttleston Rogers donated the building to the town in 1893 as a memorial to his daughter who passed away when she was 17.  The library also kicked off a capital campaign… [Read More]

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Acushnet holds Complete Streets info session

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Jonathan Comey, Neighb News Correspondent Road safety takes everyone’s coopera­tion, and the town of Acushnet is hoping that the power of crowdsourcing will lead to safer streets.  On Tuesday, 1/27/26, as the area dug out from the season’s first major snowstorm, a representative from the town and a national consulting firm held an event at… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Latest News

FHS Blue Devils fall to Stang

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The Bishop Stang Spartans hosted the Fairhaven Blue Devils last Wednes­day, 1/28/26, at the John C. O’Brian Gymnasium.  Bishop Stang held* onto the lead for the remainder of the game after breaking a 14-14 first quarter stalemate. Bishop Stang’s largest lead of the game was during the beginning of the… [Read More]

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