The North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Touch-A-Truck event had a steady stream of visitors in the morning, right up until the heat got oppressive on Sunday, 8/17/25, at Livesey Park. The park had big trucks from the public works department, a fire truck, police cruiser, a Bristol County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit, a few cool… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Atlas Tack Working Group gave a presentation on its progress to the Fairhaven Select Board at its 8/11/25 meeting.  Rick Trapilo said the ATWG voted him in as chairperson, met at least once a week since they were formed, and found out some surprising informa­tion about the Atlas Tack Superfund site. … [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Ashton Conlon has a tough act to follow: his own. The 12-year-old has been raising money for the Fairhaven Animal Shelter for years, since he was five, and has raised thousands.  So, last Friday, 8/15/25, State Senator, Mark Montigny, presented young Ashton with an official citation from the Mass. Senate for his… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Teddy Bear parade celebrated its 40th anniversary with a jaunt through the center of town and fun activities on the lawn of the Unitarian church on Saturday, 8/16/25. Children and their adults marched from the Millicent Library up a few blocks and through Our Lady’s Haven, giving the residents there a… [Read More]

Submitted The Fairhaven Recreation Depart­ment’s Kool Kids Summer Program recently wrapped up “Under the Sea Week,” giving participants a hands-on introduction to marine life and ocean conservation. Staff from the Fairhaven Marine Resource Department and Fairhaven Conservation visited the program to teach children about the importance of keeping waterways clean. Students were particularly fascinated by… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Dennis Arsenault thought it was fun to play football in his 40s into his 50s. Then he decided to hang up his cleats. Until his son, Rudy, 20, said he’d like to play, too. A father-son team within the team was born. Dennis and Rudy played for the New England Bombers this… [Read More]

Press Release To all guests, patrons, members and volunteers. This year there will be a few changes to our OLOA (Our Lady of Angels) feast.  It is our top; concern to make sure that the feast is as safe as possible so everyone can come enjoy our beloved 95 year old tradition of the OLOA… [Read More]

Third Time’s the Charm Dear Frankie,  My first adoptive parents were in their seventies and laid back. I typically got up around 9:30, went for a short walk, had break­fast, and spent my mornings lounging on the window seat, watching the comings and goings in the neighborhood.  When my parents went into assisted living, I… [Read More]