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]

Acushnet Acusnet’s local public access channels on the Xfinity/Comcast cable service have changed. • Acushnet Government Public Access Channel (formerly Channel 18): This channel, which broad­casts Town meetings, other local government-related programming, and our community bulletin board system, has moved to Channel 97. • Acushnet Education Channel (formerly Channel 9): This channel, featuring School Committee meet­ing videos,… [Read More]

Fairhaven will hold its annual Town Meeting on Sat., 5/2/26 in the  audito­rium at the Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School, 30 School Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 Citizen’s Petition deadline is noon, Tues., 2/5. Visit https://fairhaven-ma.gov/town-moderator/ For a Citizens Petition form visit: https://fairhaven-ma.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Citizens-Petition.pdf Contact the Town Clerk’s office, 508-479-4023 for information on how to submit an… [Read More]

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that crews and con­tractors will be conducting demoli­tion work to remove the I-195 viaduct bridge structure in New Bedford, beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2, and continuing for approximately 30 days.  As part of these operations, crews will also be conducting nightly work from Sunday,… [Read More]

An Acushnet resident and a Fairhaven resident made Dean’s List last semester.  Kaci Bieu of Acushnet, MA, has been named to the University of New England’s Dean’s List for the fall semester 2025. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of… [Read More]

Bill Hanney’s Theatre By the Sea announces Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for its 2026 Summer Season. Seeking strong singers, dancers, and actors.  Auditions will be held on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, , at: The Talent Factory, 46 French­town Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 AUDITIONS ARE BY APPOINT­MENT ONLY.  Visit https://www.theatrebythesea.com/auditions.html to… [Read More]

Fairhaven will hold its annual Town Meeting on Sat., 5/2/26 in the  audito­rium at the Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School, 30 School Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 Citizen’s Petition deadline is noon, Tues., 2/5. Visit https://fairhaven-ma.gov/town-moderator/ For a Citizens Petition form visit: https://fairhaven-ma.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Citizens-Petition.pdf Contact the Town Clerk’s office, 508-479-4023 for information on how to submit an… [Read More]

Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars proudly announces over 45 scholar­ships now available for 2026. Application period is February 1, 2026 thru April 1, 2026.  For a full list of scholarships and details on how to apply go to https://fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org.  Create your profile now and be ready to apply starting Feb 1, 2026!  NEW scholarships are being… [Read More]

Discover Fairhaven’s first lineup of events in 2025 was an absolute BANG! Thousands of residents and visitors came out to enjoy themed celebra­tions, unique vendors, and lively entertainment. And in 2026, the fun keeps rolling—with old favorites and fresh twists to make unforgettable memories in our charming coastal town. NEXT EVENT: Fairhaven’s 214th Birthday Celebration,… [Read More]