By Beth David, Editor The BMX pump track at Macomber & Pimental Park in Fairhaven got a top notch asphalt re-do recently. On Saturday, 9/19/26, officials and BMX enthusiasts, volunteers, kids, parents, and neighbors, enjoyed a variety of fun events at an official ribbon cutting ceremony.  Mike Rotondo, who spearheaded the original, smaller dirt track, thanked… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts voters will face a whopping nine ballot questions in the general election on Tuesday, 11/3/26. Questions 1-8 are laws proposed by initiative petition. If passed by the voters, these proposals would become law. Question 9 is a referen­dum on an existing law. Voters are asked if they approve of the existing… [Read More]

Press Release We are the Fernandes Family! We are on a mission to relieve our neighbors of common furniture frustra­tions that overwhelm all families at one time or another. Acquiring furniture built to last shouldn’t be a burden that creates a dilemma. Pay premium prices and even go into debt — or settle for overpriced, poor-quality… [Read More]

Press Release The Fairhaven Community Preser­va­tion Committee is accepting appli­ca­tions for the FY28 funding round. The FY28 Community Preservation Submission Guidelines and Applica­tion Forms are available on the Town’s Community Preservation Com­mit­tee Webpage:  https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/community-preservation-committee.  Since 2006, the Fairhaven CPC has appropriated over $8,400,000 that have created 126 affordable housing units, supported another 362 afforda­ble housing… [Read More]

Press Release Apply for a Cultural Grant!  Have a great idea to enrich the cultural lives of Fairhaven residents? Now you have the chance to turn your idea into reality! The Fairhaven Cultural Council is accepting grant applications.  We are seeking projects that pro­mote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the Arts, Humanities, and Interpretive… [Read More]

Middle School Dear Frankie, I’m anxious about going to middle school. None of my friends are in my class. What if no one likes me, they don’t have gluten free food in the cafe­teria, or I can’t keep up with the homework assignments?  My mom said there is no need to worry, I have always… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 9/14/26, the Fairhaven Select Board discussed the possibility of holding a regional meet­ing to discuss solutions to waste­water issues affecting municipalities from Westport to Wareham. The board also decided to hold off on creating a Tourism Committee, but did not dismiss the idea outright.  The town has met… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Well, one out of two ain’t bad. Saturday was great weather for the 45th Apple Peach Festival in Acushnet, but Sunday’s torrential rain put a damper on things. The parade was canceled, but the festival continued, but a handful of vendors and the performers showing up. The new Miss Apple Peach, Averi… [Read More]

The state of Massachusetts com­memorated the 9-11 terrorist attacks with several events on Friday, 9/11/26, the 25th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history.  The events began with a reading of the names of the 219 people who had ties to Mass. A ceremony in the House Chambers included speakers and the presentation… [Read More]