Press Release Superintendent Dr. Paula Bailey and Albert F. Ford Middle School Principal Michelle Silvia are proud to announce that eighth grader Avarie Vaughan represented Acushnet Public Schools in Boston on 1/25/25 as Project 351 kicked off a year of youth-led service. Avarie has been named an eighth-grade service Ambassador, joining representatives from the Commonwealth’s… [Read More]
Messy snow/rain mix on the way
The weather is going to be unsettled this week, with two storms bringing a rain/snow mix to the region. Thursday morning, a storm will bring some snow at first, but changing temperatures could lead to snow, sleet and rain, causing a messy commute. But it will all be over Thursday night. Look for the same… [Read More]
Fairhaven ZBA cancels meeting with one bizarre agenda item
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals was scheduled to hold a meeting on 2/4/25 for one item: to discipline a sitting member, get her kicked off the board, and get a former member back on to replace her. The truly bizarre agenda item, the only item on the agenda, was partially written… [Read More]
Update on Fairhaven and Acushnet elections
Nomination papers for town elected offices are available in both Fairhaven and Acushnet, available at the Town Clerk’s office in each town. Fairhaven’s election is on Monday, 4/7/25. Acushnet’s election is on Tuesday, 4/22/25. Fairhaven The Annual Town Election is scheduled for April 7, 2025. February 12, 2025 at 5PM is the deadline for requesting… [Read More]
Updated: Black History Month events
By Beth David, Editor February is Black History Month, and organizations around the country will be holding events to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans. This year’s theme is African Amerians and Labor. On its website, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the founders of Black History Month, write: “The… [Read More]
GNB Voc-Tech & NBHS launch two new programs
Press Release Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School (GNB Voc-Tech) and New Bedford High School (NBHS) are excited to announce the expansion of their innovative After Dark Program, now offering Carpentry and Plumbing pathways for students. This collaboration provides NBHS students with enhanced opportunities for hands-on technical education while maintaining their academic studies…. [Read More]
Petition created to bring back Powder Puff race at Seekonk
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven resident Lori Leal and her daughter Tori Price are promoting* a change.org petition to get Seekonk Speedway to bring back the Power Puff race, which used to be part of the Thrill Shows. The Powder Puff is an all female race, and the decision by Seekonk to remove it from… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Assumptions Dear Frankie, Whenever I’m at a drive-up window, some well-meaning human hands my mom or dad a dog biscuit. They never ask. They just hand it over, pleased that they have made my day. I get it; most dogs like dog biscuits, but not all dogs. Most dogs are also gluttons. They will eat… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB welcomes new officers; gets first budget draft
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board welcomed four new police officers at its meeting on 1/27/25, and received the first draft budget prepared by Interim Town Administrator George Samia. The four new officers had been officially sworn in that morning by the town clerk. They were introduced to the board and the public… [Read More]
Earthquake in Maine felt in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor An earthquake that started off the coast of Maine, shook homes all the way to Rhode Island on Monday, 1/27/25 at about 10:22 a.m. The 3.8 magnitude earthquake’s epicenter was about 10 km/7 miles southeast of York, ME. The US Geological Survey online showed the effect of the earthquake reaching as… [Read More]
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