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BPW exploring traffic alterations, including one-way streets

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Public Works and Fairhaven Police Depart­ment will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, 5/6/26, to discuss proposed traffic alterations in  neighborhoods throughout town, which will include changing some streets from two-way to one-way. Many streets in town are very narrow, allow two-way travel and allow parking on both… [Read More]

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Fairhaven Schools are something to be proud of

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

Submitted by Tara Kohler, Fairhaven Superintendent of Schools Our schools are something this community has every reason to be proud of. Every day, I see our educators, staff, and students doing the hard work of creating safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environments. That commitment is the foundation of Fairhaven, and it remains as strong as ever…. [Read More]

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Neighbors protest proposed 40B project at GB Knowles site

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Neighbors who live on Peirce’s Point Road made up some signs and stood out on Route 6 in front of the G. Bourne Knowles property to protest the 40B development with 224 rental units proposed for the site. Lots of drivers blew their horns in support on Saturday morning, 4/25/26, as… [Read More]

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Fire on Bridge Street displaces one

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

Fairhaven Fire Department Press Release On Tues., 4/28/28 at 1:35 p.m. Holbrook Regional Communications Center dispatched this department for a reported porch fire at 86 Bridge Street, Fairhaven. While companies were responding, Fairhaven Police reported that there were flames showing. Group 4 is assigned to duty today. Engine 2, Engine 4, Ladder 1, Car 1, Car… [Read More]

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Bicycle enthusiasts help each other with bike repair

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The “blessing” part of the “Blessing of the Bicycles” kind of got lost in the shuffle, but the repair shop was most definitely a big hit. Four organizations teamed up for the bicycle repair work­shop at the Unitarian Church in Fair­haven on 4/26/26: Fairhaven UU Church, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.), Fairhaven Livable… [Read More]

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Fairhaven baseball defeats GNB Voc-Tech 7-1

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Blue Devils hosted the Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech Bears on 4/24/26 at the Joe Jason Senior Champions Field at Pope Park in Acushnet, Mass. Fairhaven did not concede a run until the final inning. Pitcher Ryan Pires pitched all seven innings of the match. Pires was cold-blooded on… [Read More]

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Dear Frankie

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

The End of an Era Dear Frankie, In the last year, my mom has had several auto accidents. She didn’t hit anyone or crash into another car, but she did have to replace a fender, a side mirror, and a front grille.  Except for the accident involving driving over a low wall, the other accidents… [Read More]

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Acushnet holds election with no contested races

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor A total of 6.36% of registered voters turned out in Acushnet on Tues­day, 4/28/26, to vote in an election that had no contested races. Five races on the ballot were empty, with no one at all running for those seats. Of 8,883 registered voters, 565 cast their ballots for all town-wide offices…. [Read More]

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Letter_Espindolas support candidates

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

Espindolas Support Two in SB & PB Races The Timothy-Hiller Fiasco showed exactly why it is so important to elect officials who prioritize transparency and accountability. In that case, critical information was withheld from members of the Planning Board until it was too late, allowing a 16-home subdivision to bypass due process. Our town deserves… [Read More]

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Letter_AM Smith Supports Kuechler

April 29, 2026 by Staff Writer

Anne Morton Smith Supports Kuechler I am writing to offer my personal endorsement of Pam Kuechler for Selectboard. In my view, she brings the level‑headed, fair‑minded, experi­enced, and compassionate leadership that Fairhaven needs as we navigate complex challenges in both finance and policy.  Pam has a long and meaningful record of service to our community…. [Read More]

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