By Beth David, Editor Getting 30+ inches of snow in these parts is more than unusual, it’s practically unheard of. The last time we came close was in 1978, and that was only 24 inches. The blizzard of 2026 hit hard on Monday, 2/23, dumping all that snow in one day, with hours of zero visibility… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB releases executive summary of subdivision report
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 3/2/26, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to release the executive summary of the investigation into the Timothy-Hiller Subdivision Constructive Approval, but not the full report. The investigation was initiated to find out how plans for a 16-house subdivision never got in front of the Planning Board for a… [Read More]
Fairhaven TA talks about Proposition 2 1/2 override possibility
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Administrator, Keith Hickey, and Assistant Town Administrator of Finance/Town Accountant, Anne Carreiro, have been meeting with a variety of groups and organizations to talk about the budget and the consequences of passing or not passing a Proposition 2 1/2 override. Prop 2 1/2 is a state law that caps the… [Read More]
Acushnet hires police chief
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard held a meeting on 2/27/26, and held three interviews for police chief, an item postponed from a meeting on 2/23, in the height of the blizzard. Gary Coppa, Provisional Police Chief, was chosen from a field of three, with Jeremy Fontes and Danny Deamaral also being interviewed. The board… [Read More]
Marcus Ferro announces run for BPW
Press Release My name is Marcus Ferro. I am a father, an attorney, and a lifelong resident of Fairhaven, and this election I am running for the open seat to return to the Board of Public Works. Earlier this year my wife, Kayla, and I welcomed our beautiful baby girl Eleanor into the world. Eleanor… [Read More]
Obituary: William Q. “Biff” MacLean, Jr.
William Q. “Biff” MacLean, Jr. On February 20, 2026, William Q. “Biff” MacLean, Jr., former State Senator, businessman, and civic leader, died peacefully at his home in Jupiter, Florida, surrounded by loved ones. Biff was born on November 4, 1934, to the late Charlotte (Hillman) and William Q. MacLean, Sr. The MacLeans were a hardscrabble… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Snacks Dear Frankie, I usually eat around five. Some nights, around nine, I feel hungry. When I go to the snack jar, my mom says, “Are you kidding? You just ate.” She must be joking, right? It’s been four hours since I last ate. Seriously, what’s the snack jar for if it isn’t for snacks?… [Read More]
Letter Thank You to Fire Department
Thanks to the Fire Department for Shelter Help I wish to acknowledge the Fairhaven Fire Department who got me to and from the shelter during the recent Nor’easter Bomb Cyclone. I could have braved the frigid situation at home without heat, electricity, or any means of communication. But as the storm progressed and the 30+… [Read More]
Letter A Matter of Heart
A Matter of the Heart If we can agree that our upcoming week matters, whatever it brings, then let’s adjust our attitude (heart), if necessary, as we take it on. We have a number of considerations to make. First, let’s eliminate the sports cliché option that says, “They lost the game because their heart wasn’t… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet RFQ
LEGAL NOTICE Request for Qualifications Owner’s Project Manager Services The Town of Acushnet is seeking responses from qualified Owner’s Project Managers (OPM), as defined by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 44A 1/2, to provide project oversight and management for Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Construction phase services for the Acushnet River Valley Golf… [Read More]
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