By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held a birthday party on 2/22/26, to celebrate 214 years as a town. Food trucks, trivia contests, games for kids, music and cannon fire combined to make a festive celebration outside and inside town hall. The festivities began with the Fairhaven Village Militia firing off the small cannon, followed by the… [Read More]
Local election season is underway
By Beth David, Editor Election season for Acushnet and Fairhaven is underway. To be on the ballot, candidates must collect signatures of registered voters and get them certified by the Town Clerk’s office. Acushnet Acushnet’s election will be held on Tuesdau, 4/28/26. Nomination papers are now available. The last day to take out papers is 3/6/26… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Zero Tolerance Dear Frankie, I have been attending doggy day care, trouble-free, for years. Since my little brother, Mascot, started attending, I’ve been doing nothing but damage control for his bad behavior. If he isn’t pushing into the front of the cafeteria line, he’s joining games uninvited, or having tantrums if he isn’t chosen for… [Read More]
Storm updates
By Beth David, Editor We don’t usually do breaking news, but this storm is historic. ACUSHNET The Acushnet Selectboard held an emergency meeting today, 2/23/26. They ackknowledged the state’s state of emergency declared by the governor and declared a state of emergency in Acushnet. The two votes, as in Fairhaven, make it possible for the… [Read More]
Plenty for kids indoors during February vacation
Fairhaven had lots of activities for students during school vacation week. The Kool Kids program at the Fairhaven Recreation Center provides activities for Grades K-7 after school and during school vacations. See page 9 for more info. The Millicent Library has a variety of ongoing programs for children. Visit https://millicentlibrary.org. ••• Click here to download the… [Read More]
Atlas Tack Working Group updates Select Board
By Beth David, Editor The Atlas Tack Working Group updated the Fairhaven Select Board on the progress the group has made trying to find a solution for the superfund site that is in the center of town. ATWG chairperson, Rick Trapilo, told the board at its 2/2/26 meeting that the group has made progress defining the… [Read More]
Acushnet makes decision on Town Administrator hire
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 2/17/26, the Acushnet Selectboard voted to offer the Town Administrator position to Adam Lamontagne. The board interviewed three finalists at its 1/29/26 meeting, but failed to make a decision. At the time the board said they wanted to talk to members of the screening committee. Mr. Lamontagne had… [Read More]
Sail House Tavern celebrates opening with ribbon cutting
By Beth David, Editor The Sail House Tavern celebrated its official opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on 2/13/26. Owners, employees, town officials, and patrons gathered to hear a few words and listen to Ken Richards. The tavern is in the old VFW building, 109 Middle Street, Fairhaven. The renovated space features a large dining area,… [Read More]
Superbowl Sunday — A Real Dream Come True
By Steven J. Bouley, Special to the Neighb News Writing a story about our recent Superbowl experience is both a delight and a challenge. The delight is in the fact our team, the Seattle Seahawks, won a decisive victory over the New England Patriots. First, a plea for some local mercy. Our loyalty as die-hard Pats… [Read More]
Obituary: Charlie-Dog David
Charlie-Dog David Charlie-Dog David, 20, aka Evil Dog, aka ELS (Evil Little Sidekick… or Shit), crossed the rainbow bridge from the comfort of his favorite couch surrounded by the family members who loved him most (all two of them plus one almost-loved one) on 2/16/26. Known for his fiesty personality and no-nonsense protection of his… [Read More]
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