By Beth David, Editor Acushnet voters approved a $38+ million budget with almost no discussion at the Annual Town Meeting on 6/29/26. TM also approved a bylaw that would allow licensed gun owners to carry concealed weapons into certain town buildings, as an exception to the state’s new restrictive gun law. At the beginning of the… [Read More]
Millicent Library raising funds for air conditioning
Due to the historic nature of the building, the Millicent Library does not currently have air conditioning. High heat and humidity have become an ongoing problem throughout the hotter and more humid months of the year. In 2022, the library was closed 7 days, in 2023 the library was closed 3 days, in 2024 the… [Read More]
Obituary James Patrick Sylvia
James Patrick Sylvia James “Jim” Patrick Sylvia, 90, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, after a long illness. He was born in New Bedford to the late Domingo and Margaret (Maloney) Sylvia. After graduating from Fairhaven High in 1953, Jim served in the Army and started a family in Indiana. He returned to Fairhaven… [Read More]
Obituary: Frederick William Rothwell Jr.
Frederick William Rothwell Jr. Frederick William Rothwell Jr., 91, of Kiln, Mississippi, passed away on June 10, 2026. He was born on February 28, 1935, in San Diego, CA, to Frederick (U.S.N.) and Mildred (Clapp) Rothwell. He grew up in Acushnet, MA, attending Acushnet public schools and the Acushnet Methodist Church. He honorably served his country… [Read More]
Alltrust awards scholarships to five area students
Press Release Alltrust Credit Union is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship recipients. Scholarships were awarded to five graduating high school credit union members entering college as freshmen this fall. The 2026 Scholarship recipients are: Chase Almeida, Old Rochester Regional High School; Ethan Cleveland, Bishop Stang High School; Sophia Duphily, Dartmouth High School (not pictured);… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Dear Frankie has expanded to videos. Find her on Facebook, Instagarm, and TikTok. Search for dearfrankie dogtodogadvice. Promises Dear Frankie, I have been in the dumps since my human sister Beth’s wedding a couple of weeks ago. When Beth asked me to be the ring bearer, I wasn’t surprised because we are close. At the… [Read More]
Alyssa Botelho says farewell as office closes
Submitted by Alyssa Botelho, Discover Fairhaven Director Fairhaven invested in me, and because of that, I became someone who wanted to invest back in Fairhaven. It’s been a privilege to serve my hometown for the past ten years. First, behind the camera in cable access television (before it was even called “Fairhaven TV”), and most recently… [Read More]
Letter A Super Message
A Super Message Plastic fruit has its place, but give me fresh fruit any day! Play money works in the Monopoly board game, but I will take the real dinero, thank you very much! Big clothes may help to make me look thinner, but being fit is a far better option! If you are old… [Read More]
Legal Notice Fairhaven BPW Bid
TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids marked for work listed below, will be received at the Board of Public Works, 5 Arsene Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 not later than 2:00 p.m., July 23, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read on July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. FY27… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet Conservation Comm
ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ANRAD – James Sabra-1212 Main St Map 6 Lot 2 An Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) was filed by James Sabra for property located at 1212 Main Street, Map 6 Lot 2. The applicant proposes to determine resource areas located on a portion of the property. The… [Read More]
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