National Urban Design Experts Help Shape New Bedford’s RiverWalk Vision
New Bedford's RiverWalk and River District project moves closer as the Acushnet River cleanup nears completion, opening new recreation and redevelopment opportunities.
Acushnet River
The British Burned New Bedford Before Fairhaven Stopped Them
In September 1778, a fleet of 40 British warships sailed into New Bedford Harbor and burned the city to the ground. As America celebrates 250 years of independence, this is the SouthCoast story you need to know.
Acushnet River Faces Challenges Years After Superfund Designation
The Acushnet River’s polluted past gave way to a billion-dollar cleanup, environmental restoration, and cautious optimism for New Bedford Harbor’s future.
How the Acushnet Measures Up to Other Massachusetts Rivers
How does the Acushnet River measure up with some of the other, much longer rivers in Massachusetts?
New Bedford Mill to Be Demolished After Court Order
A disused mill building at the end of Coffin Avenue in New Bedford's North End will be demolished, after the city was granted a court order to remove the building due to the risk of its collapse.
MassDOT to Hold Public Meetings on New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Design
Two public meetings on the design and permitting for the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge replacement have been scheduled for early October.
Fairhaven Trash Pile Removed Thanks to Volunteers
Fourteen volunteers gathered over the weekend to remove the giant pile of waste that had built up along the shores of the Acushnet River in Fairhaven.
The 15 Coolest Lighthouses Along the SouthCoast and Cape Cod
For National Lighthouse Day, let’s take a trip down the coast and shine a beacon on 15 of the coolest lighthouses in the area.
Acushnet River Herring Festival 2018
Looking for something fun to do with the family on a Saturday afternoon?
Second Annual Acushnet River Herring Festival
Looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon?