By Beth David, Editor More than 1800 people registered to run in the 52nd Fairhaven Father’s Day 5K Road Race on 6/21/26; 1650 finished according to race results online. This was the first race without founder, Allen Days, and he was remembered by his daughter, Carol-Ann Days-Merrill, at the start of the race with a moment… [Read More]
Romano voted to chairperson; SB passes on tourism funding
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board voted to reorganize at its meeting on 6/22/26, choosing a chairperson, vice chair, and clerk. Andrew Romano was voted in as chairperson unanimously. Andrew Saunders nominated newcomer, Rick Trapilo, for vice chair, and Mr. Trapilo seconded the motion. Then Mr. Romano nominated Natalie Mello for Vice Chair, seconded… [Read More]
Thia weekend is packed with events
Fairhaven will be hopping this weekend with the annual Homecoming Day Fair on Saturday, and Fairhaven’s Pride event and Full Bloom Festival on Sunday. Homecoming Day Fair The 48th Annual Homecoming Day Fair, proudly sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, will be held in the heart of Fairhaven on Sat., 6/27,… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting to vote on tight budget, gun law tweak
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting will face 35 articles on Monday, 6/29/26, including a tight budget that features more than $340K in cuts to a variety of departments, and two citizens petitions pertaining to the state’s new restrictive gun law. Mass. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 changes the state’s gun laws in… [Read More]
All-Abilities Fish Derby teaches kids to catch fish
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Recreation Center held its annual All-Abilities Fishing Derby to help everyone get to the water and learn how to fish. About 40 people participated this year, the number undoubtedly driven by the Touch-A-Truck event being held across the street at the same time. Recreation Director, Bernadette Barreira said Bounty Hunters… [Read More]
Acushnet Lions hold annual duck race
By Beth David, Editor Scores of people showed up outside the to watch the annual duck race sponsored by the Acushnet Lions Club on 6/20/26. The club dropped 1,000 numbered ducks into the Acushnet River north of Rivers End Cafe and waited for them to go with the flow of the river, under Tarkiln Hill Road,… [Read More]
Buzzards Bay Swim raises nearly $194K
By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The Buzzards Bay Coalition hosted its 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim in their mission to support the fight for clean and healthy water on Saturday, June 20. The Bay hosted approximately 200 swimmers of all ages stretched across the picturesque 1.2-mile stretch of water from New Bedford’s South End to… [Read More]
Old Colony vote fails again
By Beth David, Editor A ballot question to fund a new $288.7 million building for Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School failed for the second time in six months. All five communities in the district voted on 6/20/26. The measure had to pass by an aggregate of the votes, but lost 3,780–2,275. Only Mattapoisett… [Read More]
Millicent Library enhances signage, fixes flag pole
Press Release The Millicent Library is pleased to announce the completion of an accessibility signage project made possible through funding from the Henry H. Crapo Foundation. The project enhances accessibility and wayfinding throughout the library, creating a more inclusive environment for all patrons while addressing recommendations identified in the library’s recent ADA Transition Plan completed… [Read More]
Macomber Park gets spruced up
Submitted The Sustainability Committee broke ground on 6/17/26 on the new Sconticut Neck Native Plant Garden in Macomber & Pimental Park on Sconticut Neck. Red & Black Chokeberry and Paper Birch were purchased at Tree Talk Natives in Rochester through a Keep Mass Beautiful grant. The Committee will be working on the park, prepping the… [Read More]
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