By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard did not vote to hire a Town Administrator after interviewing three finalists on 1/29/26. The board interviewed Ian Abreu, a sitting New Bedford City Councillor; Michael Boucher, a long time member of the Acushnet Finance Committee; and Heather Chew, former Acushnet Council on Aging Director. First up was Mr…. [Read More]
Millicent Library holds birthday party for namesake
By Beth David, Editor The Millicent Library in Fairhaven held a 153rd birthday party on Saturday, 1/31/26, for namesake, Millicent “Millie” Rogers. Town benefactor Henry Huttleston Rogers donated the building to the town in 1893 as a memorial to his daughter who passed away when she was 17. The library also kicked off a capital campaign… [Read More]
Acushnet holds Complete Streets info session
By Jonathan Comey, Neighb News Correspondent Road safety takes everyone’s cooperation, and the town of Acushnet is hoping that the power of crowdsourcing will lead to safer streets. On Tuesday, 1/27/26, as the area dug out from the season’s first major snowstorm, a representative from the town and a national consulting firm held an event at… [Read More]
FHS Blue Devils fall to Stang
By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The Bishop Stang Spartans hosted the Fairhaven Blue Devils last Wednesday, 1/28/26, at the John C. O’Brian Gymnasium. Bishop Stang held* onto the lead for the remainder of the game after breaking a 14-14 first quarter stalemate. Bishop Stang’s largest lead of the game was during the beginning of the… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Heartbroken Dear Frankie, Celine was the first dog to say hello to me at the dog park. She walked right up and complimented my collar, saying it matched my beautiful brown eyes. I remember blushing and feeling my heart race. Every time Celine came to the park, she would find me to talk or play…. [Read More]
Storm dumps 11 inches of snow in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor A whopper of a snowstorm dumped more than 10 inches of snow on Fairhaven and surrounding towns last weekend. The snow started falling late morning on Sunday and kept going through the afternoon on Monday. After that 10 inches landed, a another inch or so dropped on Monday night, giving Fairhaven a… [Read More]
Acushnet/Fairhaven Boys win against MetroWest League teams
The Acushnet/Fairhaven boys basketball teams played Seekonk and Canton on Saturday, 1/24/26, at Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven in MetroWest Basketball League play. The fourth-graders won their game against Seekonk, 37-24, while the eighth graders won their game against Canton, 59-40. The Acushnet-Fairhaven Basketball League (AFBL) is open to all children who either reside or… [Read More]
Application period open for Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars
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. You can start your profile for 2026 and beyond at any time. This includes entering your demographics,… [Read More]
TSA to start charging fees if you do not have proper ID
Press Release The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding residents that they must present a federally approved form of identification, such as a REAL ID driver’s license, a REAL ID identification card, or a valid U.S. passport, when proceeding through airport security for domestic flights. A full list of TSA acceptable documents is available at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Thank-You Notes Dear Frankie, Once again, my aunt sent me a book for my birthday that I have no interest in reading. On my birthday card, she wrote that my cousin, who is a total dork and obsessed with recycling, claims it was the best book he had ever read on the subject. Now my… [Read More]
