Press Release To all guests, patrons, members and volunteers. This year there will be a few changes to our OLOA (Our Lady of Angels) feast. It is our top; concern to make sure that the feast is as safe as possible so everyone can come enjoy our beloved 95 year old tradition of the OLOA… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Third Time’s the Charm Dear Frankie, My first adoptive parents were in their seventies and laid back. I typically got up around 9:30, went for a short walk, had breakfast, and spent my mornings lounging on the window seat, watching the comings and goings in the neighborhood. When my parents went into assisted living, I… [Read More]
Police take it in annual Guns n Hoses softball showdown
By Beth David, Editor The third annual battle of the badges softball game in Acushnet, dubbed Guns ’n Hoses, ended with a win by police over the fire department, 40-23. “The Police Department took the title once more due to their teamwork and athleticism!” wrote the town on its Facebook page. “The Fire Department gave them… [Read More]
Select Board appoints committee members, approves street signs
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 8/11/25, the Fairhaven Select Board approved two new street signs, and appointed new members to the Historical Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. SB chairperson, Charles Murphy, was absent from the meeting due to a flight delay. Vice Chair Andrew Romano chaired the meeting. Police Lt. Kevin… [Read More]
Fire destroys garage, vehicles in Acushnet
Press Release At approximately 3:28 p.m. on August 8, 2025, the Acushnet Fire and EMS Department was alerted to a garage fire at 12 Rotch Street.* Firefighters arrived on scene approximately five minutes after the original call. Upon arrival they found a detached garage that was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters immediately deployed hose lines… [Read More]
Lake Street Rec Area weed remediation begins
From submitted materials State Representatives Steve Ouellette and Mark Sylvia visited the weed remediation project, while in action, at the Lake Street Recreation Area in Acushnet on Friday, 8/8/25 to see first hand how the project is progressing. Representatives from the Acushnet Conservation Commission and New Bedford Conservation Department attended, as well as the project… [Read More]
“Nana” Purrington turns 103
By Beth David, Editor On June 21, 2025, family and friends gathered to wish a very special 103rd birthday to Marian “Nana” Purrington of Fairhaven, who reached the milestone on 6/24. Family traveled from five states to celebrate with Nana, who still plays Mahjong, attends church regularly, and enjoys family get togethers. She has three children,… [Read More]
Green Lanterns garden group is sprucing up Fairhaven
Press Release The Green Lanterns are partnering with Mike Jenney, Veterans’ Services Officer for the Town of Fairhaven, to initiate a multi-phase project to enhance the landscaping of Veterans Memorial Park on Huttleston Avenue between Main and Middle Streets. Over the past months, this newly-formed group has set their sights on various locations around Fairhaven,… [Read More]
Kool Kids cool off in style
Submitted Super Hero Week at Fairhaven Recreation Department’s Kool Kids Summer Program went out with a splash! Huge thanks to the Fairhaven Fire Department for bringing the suds to our Water Fun Day on Friday, 8/8/25. Super Hero Week was made even more exciting with a visit from the Fairhaven Police Department. They shared how… [Read More]
Toby Dills runs tie dye and bottle rockets for the last time
Toby Dills is retiring. For decades the master storyteller has wowed children and their adults with a mix of sciene and fun. At the Millicent Library in Fairhaven, his annual tie dye show taught thousands how to make cool designs for t-shirts. His annual bottle rocket workshop taught how to make a two-liter bottle fly… [Read More]
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