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Hazard Mitigation Plan

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

Fri., 8/15, 1–2:30 p.m., Fairhaven Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center St, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Free pizza from The Nook + refreshments provided! Help shape Fairhaven’s future! SRPEDD is developing the Town’s 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan. SRPEDD is the regional planning agency for southeastern Massachusetts. We are developing the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) for the… [Read More]

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Fairhaven GOP

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

Please join the Fairhaven Republi­can town Committee on August 19th at 32 Abbey Street. We meet at 6 p.m. All are welcome, easy ground floor access to accommodate all. We represent the Republican party at a local and neighborhood level. Sharing ideas, making plans to recruit, nomi­nate and elect Republican candidates.  Bristol County Republican candi­date for… [Read More]

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Walking Tour

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

Free. 10 a.m.–noon. Every Tuesday through August. Tales of an old seaport village. Take a free, guided walking tour through historic Fairhaven with local historian Bob Foster or Michael Hevey. Learn stories and legends from the 1700s to the 1890s in this “Small Town with a Big History.” Weather permitting. Perfect for history lovers, curious… [Read More]

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Call for Short Plays

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

Play Submissions: Now through Sept 1, 2025. THEME: The Time is Now   • Plays may be 1 – 15 minutes running time (15 pages or fewer)   • Submissions should be in “standard play format”   • Please include a cover page with playwright’s name and contact information   • Also include: a brief synopsis of the play… [Read More]

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Miss New Bedford Contestants

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

The Miss New Bedford scholarship organization is seeking contestants for its upcoming “miss” and “teen” competitions. A local preliminary of the Miss America Organization, the competition awards college scholar­ships, fosters interview and public speaking skills, and empowers confidence and leadership in young women.  This year’s Miss New Bedford will win a $3,500 scholarship. Miss New… [Read More]

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Miss Apple Peach

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

You could be the next Miss Apple Peach or Jr. Miss Apple Peach! Win scholarship awards and the chance to represent your town.  The Junior and Miss categories are open to young women from Acushnet in grades 5–12.    Message us on social media, email MissApplePeach@gmail.com or call 508-965-4465 for info or to register; facebook.com/MissApplePeach;… [Read More]

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Water Flow Testing

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

The Fairhaven Water Department will be conducting water flow testing (light flushing) on a continuing basis in various parts of town. This can result in brown water. Call the Public Works, 508-979-4030, to sign up for notices to know if they will be in your neighborhood. ••• Click here to download the 8/14/25 issue: 08-14-25… [Read More]

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Police take it in annual Guns n Hoses softball showdown

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The third annual battle of the badges softball game in Acushnet, dubbed Guns ’n Hoses, ended with a win by police over the fire depart­ment, 40-23.  “The Police Department took the title once more due to their teamwork and athleticism!” wrote the town on its Facebook page. “The Fire Depart­ment gave them… [Read More]

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Select Board appoints committee members, approves street signs

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 8/11/25, the Fairhaven Select Board approved two new street signs, and appointed new members to the Historical Commis­sion and the Zoning Board of Appeals. SB chairperson, Charles Murphy, was absent from the meeting due to a flight delay. Vice Chair Andrew Romano chaired the meeting.  Police Lt. Kevin… [Read More]

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Fire destroys garage, vehicles in Acushnet

August 13, 2025 by Staff Writer

Press Release At approximately 3:28 p.m. on August 8, 2025, the Acushnet Fire and EMS Department was alerted to a garage fire at 10 Rotch Street. Firefighters arrived on scene approximately five minutes after the original call. Upon arrival they found a detached garage that was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters immediately deployed hose lines… [Read More]

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