The annual Caucus of the Fairhaven Democratic Town Commit­tee will be held on Wed., 3/18 at 6pm at the Fairhaven Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven. Please join us, all are welcome.  For more information or questions please contact ann.richard@gmail.com  ••• Click here to download the 2/19/26 issue: 02-19-26 KoolKids Click here to download the Atlas Tack… [Read More]

The Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund has established a donation site through Cape Ann Savings Bank to collect donations that will be distributed equally to the family members of those who lost their lives when the F/V Lily Jean sank on January 30, 2026. In the wake of this tragedy, there have been overwhelming expressions… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Police Department has partnered with Kelley Research Associates to develop a community survey. A community survey helps a police department better understand the needs, concerns, and expecta­tions of the people it serves.  By gathering honest feedback, the Fairhaven Police Department can identify what is working well, where improvements are needed, and how services… [Read More]

We are so excited to announce that registration is open for the 16th Annual Women’s Fund SouthCoast Mother’s Day 5k Road Race & Walk at Cisco Brewers New Bedford on Sunday, May 10th at 10:00am! Visit https://womensfundsouthcoast.org/16th-annual-mothers-day-5k/ We are also thrilled to once again feature original artwork created by local artist Ariana Lee, centering New… [Read More]

Fairhaven resident and Conserva­tion Commission member, Brandon Estrella, has suffered a spinal cerebral fluid leak. He will be out of work for a con­siderable amount of time and faces a long recovery.  His mother, Patti, wrote on his GoFundMe page: “If you know Brandon, he is the one who will give his last dollar to… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Police Department has partnered with Kelley Research Associates to develop a community survey. A community survey helps a police department better understand the needs, concerns, and expecta­tions of the people it serves.  By gathering honest feedback, the Fairhaven Police Department can identify what is working well, where improvements are needed, and how services… [Read More]

Acushnet’s election will be held on Tues., 4/28/26. Nomination papers are now available. The last day to take out papers is 3/6/26 at 5 p.m.  Candidates must get 42 signatures of registered voters in person to be placed on the ballot. Last day to submit papers is 3/10. Last day to register as a voter… [Read More]

Show solidarity every night in the streets to stop ICE. Visibilities will be held around the region in different municipalities each night until we remove the regime and abolish ICE.  Join us in Fairhaven on Thursday, 2/5, at 6 p.m., at the corner of Walnut and Center Streets in the center of town. Briing signs,… [Read More]

Acushnet By vote of Town Meeting, parking is restricted, as follows: in water district parking allowed opposite side of hydrants, out of water district parking allowed north side of street running east and west and parking allowed on west side of streets running north and south. Violators subject to being towed away at owner’s expense…. [Read More]