The town of Fairhaven is conducting two surveys. Please take some time to have your voice count. Visit the town’s website at www.fairhaven-ma.gov for more information. Hazard Mitigation Plan Fairhaven is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan to reduce the risks from flooding, hurricanes, severe storms, and other natural hazards. The plan identifies local vulnerabilities… [Read More]
Wellness/Flu Clinics
SEMA (Southeastern MA Public Health Collaborative), serving Acushnet, Fairhaven, and New Bedford, is hosting monthly no-cost public health wellness clinics every third Thursday of the month at the Fairhaven Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven, from 8:30–10:30 a.m. Next date: 12/18. Walk-ins welcome. Featuring: health education, car seat safety checks, blood pressure screenings, stop the… [Read More]
Toy Drive
27th annual Toy Drive, a partnership between United Way of Greater New Bedford and the New Bedford Firefighters Union. Donations accepted until Monday, 12/15 (NOTE DATE CORRECTION). Accepting new, unwrapped toys and gift cards. Every toy you donate will go to a child in need, making their holidays a little brighter. All donations will be… [Read More]
Ramps for the Holidays
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations and support for their Ramp Donation Program. Ramp recipients have ranged in age from teenagers to those in their nineties. In 2024, BBAHFH formally introduced the Ramp Donation program giving low-income homeowners the accessibility they need to remain safe in their homes. Through… [Read More]
FHS is #1
The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils Football team played an exciting game to beat Norwell 28-14 at Gillette Stadium on 12/4/25, winning the Division VI championship for the second time in three years. You can watch the game for free on the Patriots YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlNeUrxw9cU. Scroll forward to 2:38. Unfortunately the sound is… [Read More]
Benoit Square lights up for season
The North Fairhaven Improvement Association held its annual lighting of Benoit Square on Friday, 12/5/25, featuring both Santa and Mrs. Claus, a sing-along, free hot chocolate, and lots of laughs. Fairhaven High School student, Emmalyn Pereira, led the crowd of around 200 singing Christmas carols. Both Miss Apple Peach, Elyza Wagner, and Jr. Miss Apple… [Read More]
Hundreds enjoy Acushnet lighting, visits with Santa
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Firefighters Association held its annual holiday lighting on Sunday, 12/7/25, at the Fire Station on Russell Street, at Parting Ways. The grounds and big tree are now lit up for all to enjoy, every night through the New Year. The Ford Middle School Chorus led the crowd of several hundred… [Read More]
Fairhaven’s Olde-Tyme holiday is this weekend
Fairhaven’s Olde-Tyme Holiday is this Saturday and features a host of fun activities for all ages to get you into the Christmas spirit (see ad on back cover). The big day starts at 10 a.m. and goes until 5:30 p.m., at a variety of venues in and around Fairhaven Center. Start at the town hall,… [Read More]
Oxford School Weathervane restored
By Beth David, Editor The Livesey Club held a rededication event on 12/7/25 to show the restored weathervane that used to be on the cupola at the Oxford School. The weathervane now sits proudly atop the cupola of the Livesey Club building, 11 Hopkins Street, not far at all from the old school, which is now… [Read More]
Hastings Middle School names top three Patriot’s Pen winners
Patriot’s Pen is an annual essay contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Affairs (VFW). This year’s theme waa“How are you showing your patriotism and support for our country?” Conducted nationwide, this VFW sponsored youth essay competition gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. The contest is… [Read More]
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