Dog Licenses Town of Acushnet has dog licenses available for 2024.  Licenses for spayed/neutered dogs, are $10; unaltered, $15.00 Kennel License Fees are: $75 for 5–10 dogs; $125 for 11–19 dogs; $200 for 20+ dogs. All kennels require an in­spec­tion by the Animal Control Officer prior to licensing (MGL c. 140 S 136).  State law… [Read More]

One side snow parking ban in effect midnight to 8 a.m. through March 31. No vehicles shall be permitted to remain on the hydrant side of all Fairhaven streets during the parking ban, during the time of any snowfall, or during snow removal operations. On streets with no hydrants, no vehicles shall be permitted to… [Read More]

The State’s Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities (EOHLC) has notified the Town that the families being sheltered at the Seaport Resort & Marina in Fairhaven will begin to be transferred to an alternate facility outside of Fairhaven in the coming weeks. The state advised the Town that this decision is part of a… [Read More]

The following events will be held at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Accessible. To register, or learn more call the library at 508-992-5342, email athiel@sailsinc.org, or visit http://www.millicentlibrary.org/events New – Monday Morning Playgroup Mondays from 9:30 – 11:30 AM in the Auditorium, Runs through Feb. 26th. A volunteer-led playgroup for children under 5…. [Read More]

A Public Informational Meeting will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed Swing Bridge Replacement project in Fairhaven and New Bedford, MA. at Hayden-McFadden Elementary School, Auditorium, 361 Cedar Grove Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, on Tues., 1/9, at 6 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity… [Read More]

Starting January 1st, the South­eastern Regional Transit Authority will bring back the “Try Transit” program. Building on the success of last year’s six‐week “Try Transit” Program which ran during the winter holidays, SRTA is now able to offer fare‐free service from January 1st to June 30th to grow ridership and support the local economy. “Try… [Read More]

The Town of Fairhaven Christmas Tree Pickup is January 9 – 12, 2024 – one day after your regular rubbish day. Please place trees curbside by 7:00 am on day of pick up and be sure to remove all ornaments and tinsel. Also, please DO NOT place tree in plastic bag.  Missed trees may be… [Read More]

One side snow parking ban in effect midnight to 8 a.m. through March 31. No vehicles shall be permitted to remain on the hydrant side of all Fairhaven streets during the parking ban, during the time of any snowfall, or during snow removal operations. On streets with no hydrants, no vehicles shall be permitted to… [Read More]

As we move into the new year, we are NO longer accepting clothing donations. Please direct your clothing donations to one of these other organizations: Gifts to Give or Walts Mobile Closet. While we no longer need clothing, the families do still need diapers. We will continue to collect diapers and wipes. Please email scwelcomecorps@gmail.com… [Read More]