By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting held an all-day meeting on Saturday, 5/2/26, but managed to get through all 29 articles, and passed a $63 million budget. TM also voted to support a ballot question for a Proposition 2 1/2 override. Prop 2 1/2 is a state law that limits the amount municipalities can raise in property… [Read More]
Fairhaven voters will face three ballot questions
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven voters go to the polls on June 9 for local elections. In addition to voting on candidates for all town-wide offices and Town Meeting members, voters will also decide three ballot questions: one to adopt a town Charter, one to approve a Proposition 2 1/2 override, and one to remove police and… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Fairhaven Select Board
There are three people running two seats on the Fairhaven Select Board in the 6/9/26 issue. Here they are in alphabetical order. My name is Miles Grant and I’m asking for your vote for Select Board on June 9. I’m running because I want to help make sure the challenges we face are debated thoroughly,… [Read More]
Cherry Blossom Festival honors Fairhaven-Japan connection
The Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society sponsored its annual Cherry Blossom Festival on 5/3/26, celebrating the special connection between Fairhaven and Japan. In 1841, 14-year-old Manjiro was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific with his fishing crewmates. They were rescued by Capt. William Whitfield of Fairhaven, aboard the John Howland whaling ship. Manjiro returned to… [Read More]
Fire destroys Nice Cuts, damages Rivers End Cafe
Acushnet Fire Department Press Release At approximately 4:10 am on Saturday, May 2nd, multiple 911 calls were received simultaneously by both New Bedford Police Communications and Acushnet Police Communications reporting a structure fire in the area of 7 Tarkiln Hill Rd, which lies on the Town line between Acushnet and New Bedford. Both communities activated a… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Clerk addresses polling hours criticism
Public Statement Regarding Town of Acushnet Annual Town Election Hours from Pamela A. Labonte, CMMC Acushnet Town Clerk I wish to address the concerns expressed by members of our community regarding the reduction in hours for this year’s Annual Town Election held April 28th and to offer my sincere apologies for any inconvenience this decision… [Read More]
State Senate adds more state aid
By Beth David, Editor State Sen. Mark Montigny has announced a proposed increase in local aid in the senate’s version of the budget. According to Sen. Montigny, Fairhaven will receive $2,933,153 in unrestricted state aid, which is $104,789 more than the House budget. The town set its own budget based on the House number. The increase… [Read More]
Fairhaven Baseball defeats Nauset Regional 3-15
By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The (10-2) Fairhaven Blue Devils hosted the (4-8) Nauset Regional Warriors on 5/4/26 in a non-league match at the Joe Jason Senior Champions Field at Pope Park in Acushnet. Fairhaven played its season opener on the road against the warriors, resulting in their first win of the season, 7-2. Nauset… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Custody Dear Frankie has expanded to videos. Find her on Facebook, Instagarm, and TikTok. Search for dearfrankie dogtodogadvice. Dear Frankie, My parents have been divorced for a year. I’m the only dog, and the custody arrangement requires me to spend 50% of my time with each of them. They don’t live near one another, so… [Read More]
Nearly 200 take to street in West Island race
By Beth David, Editor Nearly 200 runners and walkers took to the streets on West Island for the 13th annual West Island 5K and Kids Fun Run. The 5K had 156 runners, and the Kids Mile had 41. The fun, family-friendly event also drew lots of spectators. Prizes were awarded in categories by age and gender. … [Read More]
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