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Dear Frankie

January 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

Freedom…. Or Dear Frankie, My parents are going back to work full-time, and they’ve given me two options for how I can spend my day: either go to doggy daycare or have Harry, our neighbor, come for an hour visit and a walk.  I’m pretty easygoing and like to plan my day based on how… [Read More]

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Acushnet holding Complete Streets pop-up

January 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Town of Acushnet is holding a pop-up event to get input from resi­dents on the town’s Complete Streets Prioritization Plan, on Tues­day, 1/27/26, from 2:30–7 p.m., at the Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road.  Community members are invited to stop by anytime during the pop-up hours to share feedback on where it feels safe… [Read More]

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Acushnet Charter Change approved by state

January 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

Press Release from State Sen. Mark Montigny, State Rep. Mark Sylvia, State Rep. Steven Ouellette A home rule petition filed on behalf of the Town of Acushnet by Repre­sentative Mark Sylvia, Senator Mark Montigny and Representative Steven Ouellette, has been signed into law by Governor Healey.  House Bill 2341, authorized by Acushnet Town Meeting, amends the Acushnet Town… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Latest News

Legal Notice Fairhaven ZBA

January 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings Tuesday February 3rd, at 6:00 p.m.   Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Public Hearing In-Person at Town Hall or  via Zoom. Join the Zoom Meeting  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94115137952?pwd=MXpoVWpKTFBEUmluT1pWSCtiVzJCQT09  or call 1-929-205-6099Meeting ID: 941 1513 7952Passcode: 361259  1. REF# ZBA-026-001: 1 Homestead Avenue. Map 25, Lot 044. Applicant… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Fairhaven Select Board personnel policy

January 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED CHANGES TO PERSONNEL POLICY — PUBLIC HEARING This hearing is to present and receive public comment on proposed updates to the Town of Fairhaven Personnel Policy, designed to align benefits for non-union employees per Chapter 61 § 5-B of the Town Bylaws.  Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm, Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Acushnet Conservation Comm

January 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION  PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room, located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massachusetts.  • Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc./91 South Main Street…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Legal Notices

From the editor 01-15-26

January 14, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor So now, in America, being rude to a law enforcement officer is punishable by death on the spot. An ICE agent shot a woman in the face in Minneapolis (see page 11). The Big Buffoon said she was disrespectful, so it’s okay that she was shot in the face. How can… [Read More]

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Explore Abolition Row

January 14, 2026 by Staff Writer

Our next South Coast Walking Book Tour features “Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom” by Ilyon Woo. We’ll use the Pulitzer prize winning book to explore New Bedford’s Abolition Row on Thurs., 1/22, from 2–4 p.m. We are excited to explore New Bedford’s Abolition Row and the Nathan and Polly… [Read More]

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At the Z

January 14, 2026 by Staff Writer

Big Night, Bright Lights!  The Z’s Grand Reopening  On Sat. 1/17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. join us for a dazzling celebration as we reopen The Z in style! The full New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will be on stage throughout the evening, setting the backdrop for a captivating program of music, dance, and theater…. [Read More]

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History’s Swindlers

January 14, 2026 by Staff Writer

Join Robert Ainsworth at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St., on Sun., 1/18, at 2 PM to hear the story of history’s swindlers. From seagoing merchants in the Mediterranean to Charles Ponzi in the 1920s, to Bernie Madoff in the 1990s, and to bitcoin on the internet, people have wanted to get rich… [Read More]

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