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25th annual Flashlight Egg Hunt draws 100+

April 1, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The 25th annual Flashlight Egg Hunt at the Fairhaven Recreation Center on 3/27/26 had 105 registered participants. Children and their adults hunted for plastic, goody-filled eggs in a darkened gym, using their flashlights to get the eggs with the corresponding numbers on them. After collecting their goodies in the eggs, children could… [Read More]

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Fairhaven Select Board discusses Town Meeting Warrant

April 1, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board met on Monday, 3/30/26, to discuss the budget, a possible Proposition 2 1/2 override, and articles on the Town Meeting warrant. The board voted to approve all except for three articles:  the operating budget (Article 8); the proposed override (Article 9); and the General Fund Capital Plan be­cause… [Read More]

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Fairhaven continues to grapple with budget woes

April 1, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board, Finance Committee, and School Committee held a joint meeting on Tuesday, 3/31/26, to discuss the budget and a possible Proposition 2 1/2 override vote. The Select Board and School Committee both managed to agree on the budget numbers, but the Finance Committee did not vote, deciding to hold off… [Read More]

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No Kings 3 draws thousands to protests

April 1, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor New Bedford provided three chances to join in the No Kings 3 protest held around the caountry, and the world, on Saturday, 3/28/26. Protesters took to the streets to protest the authori­tarian policies and actions of the Trump administration.  About 1,000 people gathered at Buttonwood Park at noon and lined the streets… [Read More]

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Blue Devil smiles, Fairhaven defeats Dartmouth 21-1

April 1, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven High School softball team defeated Dartmouth on the road, 21-1, on 3/30/26.  The Blue Devils earned its first win of the 2026 season. Fairhaven roared to the tune of 16 runs in the fourth inning. Freshman (17) Brianna Pierce pitched a complete game and hit a home run… [Read More]

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Dear Frankie

April 1, 2026 by Staff Writer

Easter Bunny Dear Frankie, For as long as I can remember, I have cele­brated Easter with the Bixbys.  The Bixby twins are my age and super fun to play with. We each get an Easter basket from the bunny and have a big Easter egg hunt. Last year, the bunny hid 100 eggs in some… [Read More]

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Letter Voices of Easter

April 1, 2026 by Staff Writer

Voices of Easter  English clergyman and writer, Benjamin Jenks (1647-1724), said, “O our God, let your grace be sufficient for us.”  With Easter approaching, many voices will try to share what is the essence of this celebrated time. Some will consider Easter as simply another day. Others will say it’s a festive time with egg hunts,… [Read More]

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Letter Prop 2 1/2 in Context

April 1, 2026 by Staff Writer

Proposition 2-1/2 in Context It is critically importance for the Select Board to provide the taxpayers with the full context, transparency, and financial outlook of the Town in order to maintain public trust. If the Town is going to ask tax­payers to support an override, then the Town has an obligation to present the full… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Fairhaven BPW

April 1, 2026 by Staff Writer

TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS INVITATION TO BID The Town of Fairhaven invites sealed bids for the “Walnut Street Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Related Work”, in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by Department of Public Works, 5 Arsene Street, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, 02719.  Sealed bids marked “Walnut Street Sidewalk Rehabilitation and Related Work”, will… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Fairhaven BPW

April 1, 2026 by Staff Writer

TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS INVITATION TO BID The Town of Fairhaven invites sealed bids for the “Cushman Park Courts Rehabilitation and Related Work”, in accordance with the Contract Documents prepared by Department of Public Works, 5 Arsene Street, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, 02719.  Sealed bids marked “Cushman Park Courts Rehabilitation and Related Work”, will… [Read More]

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