The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the week of October 18, crews will begin converting all exit numbers in Massachusetts on specific roadways to a milepost-based num­ber­ing system, per Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements. Work will typically be completed during the overnight hours and the contractors are required to complete the full… [Read More]

In accordance with the Secretary of State Regulations 47.12 and under the provisions of section 7(k) of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020, the Town of Acushnet will be opening and deposit­ing early voted ballots received up until Thursday, October 29th on Friday, October 30th at 9:00 a.m. at the Parting Ways Building, 130… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Community Preser­va­tion Committee is accepting applications for the 2021 funding round. The 2021 Community Preser­va­tion Plan, Submission Guidelines and Application Forms are available on the Town’s Web Site on the Community Preservation Commit­tee’s page: https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/community-preservation-committee  Activities that can be funded are:  • Acquisition, creation and preserva­tion of Open Space. • Creation, preservation and support of… [Read More]

New Bedford Early Voting for the 2020 general election will be held  at the New Bedford Main Library, 613 Pleasant Street on the following remaining days. • Thurs. & Fri., 10/22 & 23, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. • Sat. & Sun., 10/24 & 25, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. • Monday through Friday, 10/26–30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  On… [Read More]

The town of Fairhaven has a variety of vacancies on volunteer boards, including the Planning Board, which has an elected position available due to a resignation. The Planning Board is responsible for the review of development applications for subdivisions and special permits, as well as long-range planning for the Town including Zoning Bylaw amendments, plans… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Community Preser­va­tion Committee is accepting applications for the 2021 funding round. The 2021 Community Preser­va­tion Plan, Submission Guidelines and Application Forms are available on the Town’s Web Site on the Community Preservation Commit­tee’s page: https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/community-preservation-committee  Activities that can be funded are:  • Acquisition, creation and preserva­tion of Open Space. • Creation, preservation and support of… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Cultural Council Local Cultural Council Grant application window for 2021 projects has been extended through Novem­ber 16, 2020. The council accepts online applications only. Online applications are now available from the MCC for LCC applicants via www.mass-culture.org. Applicants must complete their forms entirely online and upload any required supplemental materials by the November… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Voters in Massachusetts who do not want to wait until election day, but who also want to vote in person, may cast their votes for president and state offices starting on Saturday, 10/17, during specified hours. Voters may also use mail-in voting to avoid the polls on election day. In Acushnet All… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Community Preser­va­tion Committee is accepting applications for the 2021 funding round. The 2021 Community Preser­va­tion Plan, Submission Guidelines and Application Forms are available on the Town’s Web Site on the Community Preservation Commit­tee’s page: https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/community-preservation-committee  Activities that can be funded are:  • Acquisition, creation and preserva­tion of Open Space. • Creation, preservation and support of… [Read More]