By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held a parade, classic car cruise, and ceremony, complete with cannon fire, to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. The parade traveled from the center of town along Green Street to Fort Phoenix for the ceremony. Activities included the reading of the Declaration of Independence and the fired the… [Read More]
Fire Safety day includes cooling down
The Millicent Library in Fairhaven held its annual Fire Truck Day on 7/14/26, with the Fairhaven Fire Department giving a presentation on fire safety, and then letting the kids (of all ages) cool down under the fire hose on the lawn of the Unitarian Church. Visit https://millicentlibrary.org to learn more about the Millicent Library’s programs. … [Read More]
FALPT organizes river cleanup
The Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preservation Trust organized a cleanup of the Acushnet River at Hamlin street on 7/11/26. The volunteers cleared pathways to suport the herring’s migration next season. Sixteen volunteers cleared 270 yards of river debris that will not only help the herring, but will also help kayakers and canoers. “The volunteers worked hard and… [Read More]
Acushnet students tour PJK
Building Connections Through Education: 4th Grade Quarry Experience By Lily Marguy, PJK Communications Specialist This spring, P.J. Keating proudly partnered with Acushnet Public Schools to deliver an engaging, hands-on learning experience for local fourth grade students, bringing classroom concepts to life while making a lasting impact on the community. The Rocks Build Our World program began… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Dear Frankie has expanded to videos. Find her on Facebook, Instagarm, and TikTok. Search for dearfrankie dogtodogadvice. Retirement Dear Frankie, My dad has talked for years about spending time with me after he retired. In his first year of retirement, he was gone a lot, visiting retirement communities in the south to find the perfect… [Read More]
Homecoming packs ’em in
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s 49th Homecoming Day Fair, sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association, drew in a crowd that packed the streets around Town Hall on Saturday 6/27/26. The fair is best known for connecting people who have not seen each other in a long time, often since the previous year’s Homecoming. Parking was tight… [Read More]
Region celebrates July 4 with parades, fireworks
The public can enjoy parades, fireworks, reenactments this weekend as the nation celebrates its 250th Independence Day. Fairhaven Parade, Car Cruise, Cannon Fire The Fairhaven Village Militia will officially participate in the town’s annual Independence Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, July 4, 2026, bringing living history to life as part of a landmark community… [Read More]
Fairhaven holds annual Pride celebration
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Belonging Committee sponsored the annual Fairhaven’s Got Pride event in support of the LGBTQ+ community in front of town hall on 6/28/26. The event celebrates everyone and welcomes everyone. The event included vendor and food booths, live performances, beer garden, and some open mic time for people to tell their… [Read More]
Full Bloom Fest has plenty for kids
By Beth David, Editor The 6th annual Full Bloom Fest took over Cushman Park with music and fun activities for kids on 6/28/26. Vendors and information booths lined the perimeter of the field near the bandstand while performers took to the stage all day, right through to 8 p.m. Activities included a training/ fitness course, bounce… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting passes budget, gun rights bylaw
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet voters approved a $38+ million budget with almost no discussion at the Annual Town Meeting on 6/29/26. TM also approved a bylaw that would allow licensed gun owners to carry concealed weapons into certain town buildings, as an exception to the state’s new restrictive gun law. At the beginning of the… [Read More]
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