Press Release On Wednesday, 1/8/25, Governor Maura Healey signed a safe boater bill establishing a boater education program, the Hanson-Milone Act (S3011 Amendment to H4941). This legislation will mandate that boat operators in the Common­wealth obtain a boater safety certificate. The legislation was first drafted over ten years ago by previous State Rep. Thomas Calter…. [Read More]

Nomination papers for next year’s Annual Town Election are available at the Town Clerk’s office for interested parties. February 12, 2025 at 5PM is the deadline for requesting papers. The Annual Town Election is scheduled for April 7, 2025.  All elected boards have seats up for election, including: one seat on the Select Board, with… [Read More]

Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars announces over 40 scholarships now available for 2025. Application period is February 1, 2025 thru April 1, 2025.  Full list of scholarships and details on how to apply available at https://fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org.  NEW scholarships are being added constantly. Check your profile weekly to see what NEW scholarships you… [Read More]

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Flotilla 65 will run its 2025 SPRING SEMESTER 13-week Boating Skills & Seamanship Course (BS&S) from Mon­day, 1/27 through April 21, from 7-9 pm, at the Acushnet River Safe Boating Club (ARSBC) on 80 Middle Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719.  This 13-week comprehensive course is designed for both the ex­peri­enced and… [Read More]

The first monthly meeting of the Fairhaven Republican Town Commit­tee will be held at 6 pm on Tues., 1/21, at 32 Abbey St., Fairhaven. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month. Ward and town committees serve as the building blocks for political parties in Mass. Equal party repre­senta­tion is critical to good governance…. [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee welcomes members, guests and community members to join us on Thurs., 1/23  from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to attend our monthly meeting. At 7:00 pm we are excited to welcome local resident, Steve Miller, to present his personal slide show on three historical events from his travels to Washington D.C…. [Read More]

Join us for our Roadmap for Running Workshop!  Keynote Highlight: Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio will share her inspiring journey to public office! From breaking barriers to becoming the youngest statewide Constitutional Officer, Diana’s story proves anyone can lead with passion and purpose. You won’t want to miss her empowering message!  Be the first to… [Read More]

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) is welcoming visitation from Acushnet residents by offering free admission for the month of January 2025. Ring in the new year with a visit to one of New Bedford’s most grand whaling estates. Upon arrival, individuals are asked to produce proof of residency with a piece of current… [Read More]

Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars announces over 40 scholarships now available for 2025. Application period is February 1, 2025 thru April 1, 2025.  Full list of scholarships and details on how to apply available at https://fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org.  NEW scholarships are being added constantly. Check your profile weekly to see what NEW scholarships you… [Read More]

It’s easy to apply for Mass. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), a free resource offered in partnership with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities that helps eligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills.  In this area, PACE is the agency that administers the program. Visit https://paceinfo.org/programs/fuel-assistance/ to find out if you… [Read More]