Press Release Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford serves up the 27th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner, their popular fundraiser that connects Club members with Club supporters, on Monday, November 24, at 5:30 p.m. at Century House in Acushnet. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker/author Steve Pemberton and will honor New Bedford… [Read More]
Nemasket Group celebrates 40th
Press Release The Nemasket Group marked a historic milestone on Tuesday, November 4, celebrating its 40th Anniversary alongside the grand re-opening of its newly renovated Day Services and community space. The event brought together local leaders, partners, and community members to honor the organization’s legacy and chart its future. Executive Director Jenny Duval opened the… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Respecting the Feelings of Others Dear Frankie, My mom has to get a series of painful shots because I acted like a jerk. When she said she didn’t want to go for a walk in the woods, I pestered her until she agreed to go for a shorter time than usual. On the way back,… [Read More]
Fairhaven honors veterans with parade, ceremony
By Beth David, Editor During the first cold snap of the season, at about 32°, Fairhaven celebrated Veterans Day on 11/11/25 with a parade down Main Street. People bundled up to line the street and attend the ceremony at the high school where they raised the Big Flag and listened to some speechmaking and music. Mackenzie… [Read More]
Rain does not stop Acushnet from honoring veterans
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet held a parade on 11/8/25 braving the rain to honor veterans for Veterans Day. Local veterans and civic groups, and the State Police Mounted Unit marched along Main Street from Town Hall to the Veterans Memorial Park. The Ford Middle School led the crowd in song and the Pledge of Allegiance. Bruce… [Read More]
Old Colony building vote is next week for Acushnet
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard and Finance Committee held another joint meeting with representatives of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School (OC) on 11/10/25 to get more information on the proposed new school building and its financial impact on Acushnet taxpayers. The meeting was the third and was requested by the FinCom. FinCom… [Read More]
Jeff Lucas is chosen for Planning Board vacancy
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Planning Board met jointly with the Select Board on 11/10/25 to choose a replacement for Dianne Tomassetti, who resigned on 10/20, and then tried to rescind her resignation. She applied to fill that vacancy, along with former PB member, Rick Trapilo; and long time PB member, Jeff Lucas. Michelle Costen… [Read More]
Fairhaven Town Mtg to face spending articles, bylaw change
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members will face seven articles at a Special TM on Wednesday, 11/19/25. Articles include spending items totalling just under $1 million, and a bylaws change that would significantly increase fees at the Animal Shelter. (See related article in 10/16/25 issue.) The largest spending item is Article 6, asking for… [Read More]
Meet Buddy, King of William Street
By Tim Garcia, Special to the Neighb News On William Street in the heart of Fairhaven’s town center lives a cat who is more than just a cat — he’s a legend. His name is Buddy, and if you’ve ever walked through the center, there’s a good chance you’ve met him. With a coat of glowing orange… [Read More]
Millicent completes electrical, begins HVAC improvements
Submitted The Millicent Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation independent of the Town of Fairhaven, is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of the historic, town-owned building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, at 45 Center Street, Fairhaven. Electric Upgrade Completed Late this past summer, the Millicent Library completed a $468,000 electrical upgrade, made… [Read More]
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