By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 8/11/25, the Fairhaven Select Board approved two new street signs, and appointed new members to the Historical Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. SB chairperson, Charles Murphy, was absent from the meeting due to a flight delay. Vice Chair Andrew Romano chaired the meeting. Police Lt. Kevin… [Read More]
Fire destroys garage, vehicles in Acushnet
Press Release At approximately 3:28 p.m. on August 8, 2025, the Acushnet Fire and EMS Department was alerted to a garage fire at 12 Rotch Street.* Firefighters arrived on scene approximately five minutes after the original call. Upon arrival they found a detached garage that was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters immediately deployed hose lines… [Read More]
Lake Street Rec Area weed remediation begins
From submitted materials State Representatives Steve Ouellette and Mark Sylvia visited the weed remediation project, while in action, at the Lake Street Recreation Area in Acushnet on Friday, 8/8/25 to see first hand how the project is progressing. Representatives from the Acushnet Conservation Commission and New Bedford Conservation Department attended, as well as the project… [Read More]
“Nana” Purrington turns 103
By Beth David, Editor On June 21, 2025, family and friends gathered to wish a very special 103rd birthday to Marian “Nana” Purrington of Fairhaven, who reached the milestone on 6/24. Family traveled from five states to celebrate with Nana, who still plays Mahjong, attends church regularly, and enjoys family get togethers. She has three children,… [Read More]
Green Lanterns garden group is sprucing up Fairhaven
Press Release The Green Lanterns are partnering with Mike Jenney, Veterans’ Services Officer for the Town of Fairhaven, to initiate a multi-phase project to enhance the landscaping of Veterans Memorial Park on Huttleston Avenue between Main and Middle Streets. Over the past months, this newly-formed group has set their sights on various locations around Fairhaven,… [Read More]
Kool Kids cool off in style
Submitted Super Hero Week at Fairhaven Recreation Department’s Kool Kids Summer Program went out with a splash! Huge thanks to the Fairhaven Fire Department for bringing the suds to our Water Fun Day on Friday, 8/8/25. Super Hero Week was made even more exciting with a visit from the Fairhaven Police Department. They shared how… [Read More]
Toby Dills runs tie dye and bottle rockets for the last time
Toby Dills is retiring. For decades the master storyteller has wowed children and their adults with a mix of sciene and fun. At the Millicent Library in Fairhaven, his annual tie dye show taught thousands how to make cool designs for t-shirts. His annual bottle rocket workshop taught how to make a two-liter bottle fly… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Saying Goodbye Dear Frankie, Rufus, the mayor of the dog park, informed us this morning that our friend Bella had passed away. Bella was awesome. She was as smart as a whip, and gorgeous — a real canine cupcake. She was also generous to a fault. What do you do when a friend dies? How can… [Read More]
Letter_Trees in Fairhaven
Trees in Fairhaven The trees in Fairhaven are a precious resource. It is our responsibility to care for them. I am writing to address the tree cutting and lack of re-planting in our beautiful town. I walk around town and I see the stumps and I wonder whether nearby homeowners were notified. It seems they… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet Conservation Comm
ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room, located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massachusetts. • Public Hearing Amended Order of Conditions – Eric DeBarros, 56 Hathaway Road/Map #14 and… [Read More]
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