By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Democratic Town Committee held its first stand out in Acushnet on 7/18/26 at Pope Park to protest the Trump administration’s authoritarian tactics. More than 50 people attended the peaceful protest to “teach, reach, preach.” The Committee posted a thank-you on Facebook to those who attended and to neighboring DTCs. “to… [Read More]
Sagres and Ernestina visit New Bedford
As part of the celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday, the Tall Ship NRP (Navio da República Portuguesa, ship of the Portuguese Republic) Sagres visited New Bedford on Sunday, 7/19/26, and docked at Marine Commerce Terminal for tours through 7/22. The Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey and a few of New Bedford’s authentic Azorean Whaleboats escorted the Sagres… [Read More]
Fairhaven celebrates America’s 250th with parade, cannon fire
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held a parade, classic car cruise, and ceremony, complete with cannon fire, to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. The parade traveled from the center of town along Green Street to Fort Phoenix for the ceremony. Activities included the reading of the Declaration of Independence and the fired the… [Read More]
Fire Safety day includes cooling down
The Millicent Library in Fairhaven held its annual Fire Truck Day on 7/14/26, with the Fairhaven Fire Department giving a presentation on fire safety, and then letting the kids (of all ages) cool down under the fire hose on the lawn of the Unitarian Church. Visit https://millicentlibrary.org to learn more about the Millicent Library’s programs. … [Read More]
FALPT organizes river cleanup
The Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preservation Trust organized a cleanup of the Acushnet River at Hamlin street on 7/11/26. The volunteers cleared pathways to suport the herring’s migration next season. Sixteen volunteers cleared 270 yards of river debris that will not only help the herring, but will also help kayakers and canoers. “The volunteers worked hard and… [Read More]
Acushnet students tour PJK
Building Connections Through Education: 4th Grade Quarry Experience By Lily Marguy, PJK Communications Specialist This spring, P.J. Keating proudly partnered with Acushnet Public Schools to deliver an engaging, hands-on learning experience for local fourth grade students, bringing classroom concepts to life while making a lasting impact on the community. The Rocks Build Our World program began… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Dear Frankie has expanded to videos. Find her on Facebook, Instagarm, and TikTok. Search for dearfrankie dogtodogadvice. Retirement Dear Frankie, My dad has talked for years about spending time with me after he retired. In his first year of retirement, he was gone a lot, visiting retirement communities in the south to find the perfect… [Read More]
Letter July 4 Committee says thank you
July 4 Committee Says “Thank You” We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many individuals, organizations, volunteers, and participants who made Fairhaven’s July 4th Celebration such a tremendous success. Community events like this don’t happen without people who are willing to give their time, talents, and energy. Even on one of the… [Read More]
Letter Election Security-Voter Suppression
When Election Security Becomes Voter Suppression The SAVE America Act should be defeated because it would make it harder for eligible Americans to vote while addressing a problem that evidence suggests is exceedingly rare. Election integrity is essential to democracy, but protecting elections should not come at the expense of eligible citizens’ access to the… [Read More]
Letter CPA funds
More CPA Funds Should Go to Housing I am writing to address the management, transparency, and statutory compliance regarding Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds in Fairhaven, with the goal of ensuring we optimize taxpayer dollars to fulfill the critical needs of our community. Because these funds consist entirely of taxpayer contributions, it is vital that… [Read More]
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