Know your town: Town of Acushnet boards and who’s on ’em Acushnet has an open Town Meeting form of government. Any registered voter can vote at the annual and special Town Meeting. The town has a Town Administrator who runs the day-to-day operations of town hall and all town departments The three-member Select Board sets… [Read More]
Department Phone Numbers
Department Phone Numbers Acushnet Phone number is 508-998-0200 with the listed extensions, unless otherwise noted. Acushnet Housing Authority: 508-998-3603 Acushnet Public Library: 508-998-0270 Animal Control Officer: Ext. 5 Board of Assessors: Ext. 7 Board of Health: Ext. 6 Board of Selectmen: Ext. 9 Building Department: Ext. 4 Cable Department: 508-998-2578 Collection Center: Ext. 3 Conservation Comm.: Ext. 4… [Read More]
Euro, a staple in Fairhaven Center, set to close
By Beth David, Editor Euro Ship Store/Phoenix, housed in the historic building on the corner of Center and Main Streets in the center of Fairhaven, is closing its doors for good. Gail Isaksen, 80, who opened the store about 25 years ago, said she has been facing some health issues, so the time has come…. [Read More]
Oscar-Winning Writer/Director Brian Helgeland in Fairhaven
Press Release Discover Faivrhaven invites the community to step back in time for Huttleston HarborFest: A Medieval Faire, a day-long celebration of old-world charm by the sea, capped with a Hollywood highlight. During daytime festivities, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM at Grimshaw Park at Fort Phoenix, visitors can wander a bustling marketplace filled with artisan vendors, themed… [Read More]
Veteran of Year nominations open
Press Release The Board of Directors of the Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc., known as Veterans Transition House (“VTH”), has opened nominations for the 2025 Veteran of the Year Award sponsored by BankFive. The Veteran of the Year Award is presented to a regional veteran in recognition of his or her outstanding contributions to… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The Inheritance Dear Frankie, I have attended Cathedral Canine Academy on a scholarship for three years. After my parents inherited a substantial fortune from a distant relative, my dad notified the academy to bill him for my tuition and offered to sponsor a wing of the library in our family’s name. My mom then insisted… [Read More]
FESTA!
By Beth David, Editor The new security measures did not deter feastgoers at the 95th Our Lady of Angels feast this weekend. Opening night was jam packed, and the wait at the entrance was minimal. Volunteers checked bags in one spot and used metal detector wands to check people as they came through the entrance. And… [Read More]
Annual Acushnet Car Cruise breaks record
By Beth David, Editor The annual Acushnet Car Cruise had at least 180 antique and classic cars converge upon the center of town on 8/28/25 for some car talk, oldies music, dancing, and food. The annual event is sponsored by the town and takes over the Parting Ways area around Town Hall, with Main Street closed… [Read More]
Fairhaven Animal Control Officer, Terry Cripps, retiring
By Justin Wilder, Special to the Neighb News In 2017, Terry Cripps arrived for the first day (of his second stint) on the job. On September 6th, he will leave that job for the final time. Fairhaven’s longtime Animal Control Officer is retiring. “I won’t lie, I’m probably going to cry.” said Mr. Cripps about leaving… [Read More]
School season starts
School has started in these parts, and that includes Fairhaven. Our Ace Correspondent Jonathan Comey took a ride around town on August 27 to catch a few photos of the kids heading back to classes. ••• Click here to download the 9/4/25 issue: 09-04-25 OLOA Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
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