Acushnet Acushnet’s election will be held on Tuesdau, 4/28/26. Nomination papers are now available. The last day to submit signatures was 3/10. The last day to register as a voter is Friday, 4/17. The polls will open at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. on Election Day. All precincts vote at the Acushnet Elementary… [Read More]
Trapilo announces run for Select Board
Today, I am proud to officially announce my candidacy for the Fairhaven Select Board. I believe deeply in public service — and in the spirit of never giving up. As a financial business leader with a master’s in business administration and decades of executive experience, I understand budgets, revenue strategy, and long-term planning. I have… [Read More]
Obituary: Roberta A. (Tavares) Rose
Roberta A. Rose Roberta A. (Tavares) Rose, 81, of Fairhaven passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to Edward G. Rose. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Mary (Amaral) Tavares, she was a… [Read More]
Fishing boat capsizes off Ptown
The F/V Yankee Rose, which is based out of New Bedford, but has been fishing out of Provincetown in recent years, capsized on Thursday, 3/5/26, with two people on board. According to a US Coast Guard press release, one person was recovered from the water at about 12:27 p.m. He was later identified as Angel… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Beauty vs. Brains Dear Frankie, Cassie and Luella are both wicked smart math students. Cassie is a tall, lanky Irish Setter with silky red fur. Luella is a short terrier mix with coarse tan fur. Whenever the teacher asks a question, they are always the first to raise their paws. Most of the time, the… [Read More]
Blizzard cleanup continues…by everyone
By Beth David, Editor Getting 30+ inches of snow in these parts is more than unusual, it’s practically unheard of. The last time we came close was in 1978, and that was only 24 inches. The blizzard of 2026 hit hard on Monday, 2/23, dumping all that snow in one day, with hours of zero visibility… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB releases executive summary of subdivision report
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 3/2/26, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to release the executive summary of the investigation into the Timothy-Hiller Subdivision Constructive Approval, but not the full report. The investigation was initiated to find out how plans for a 16-house subdivision never got in front of the Planning Board for a… [Read More]
Fairhaven TA talks about Proposition 2 1/2 override possibility
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Administrator, Keith Hickey, and Assistant Town Administrator of Finance/Town Accountant, Anne Carreiro, have been meeting with a variety of groups and organizations to talk about the budget and the consequences of passing or not passing a Proposition 2 1/2 override. Prop 2 1/2 is a state law that caps the… [Read More]
Acushnet hires police chief
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard held a meeting on 2/27/26, and held three interviews for police chief, an item postponed from a meeting on 2/23, in the height of the blizzard. Gary Coppa, Provisional Police Chief, was chosen from a field of three, with Jeremy Fontes and Danny Deamaral also being interviewed. The board… [Read More]
Marcus Ferro announces run for BPW
Press Release My name is Marcus Ferro. I am a father, an attorney, and a lifelong resident of Fairhaven, and this election I am running for the open seat to return to the Board of Public Works. Earlier this year my wife, Kayla, and I welcomed our beautiful baby girl Eleanor into the world. Eleanor… [Read More]
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