By Beth David, Editor A four-year-old Acushnet boy was killed by a car on 6/10/26 in New Bedford, on Cherokee Street, near Sassaquin Pond. Young Liam Pinheiro was riding his tricycle while visiting family when he collided with a truck. The driver stayed on scene and cooperated with police. “Our community has been devastated by this… [Read More]
Obituary: Jean Ann Warters
Jean Ann Warters Jean Ann Warters passed unexpectedly June 4, 2026, in Naples, FL following a year of health challenges. Born Jean Ann Silvestrone to Gismonde and Catherine (D’Amore) Silvestrone May 3, 1953 in Watertown, MA she lived most of her life in Fairhaven, MA. She was a 1971 graduate of the former Southeastern Massachusetts… [Read More]
Obituary: Meredith Ann Hathaway
Meredith Ann Hathaway Meredith Ann (Richmond) Hathaway, 86, of Lake Wales, FL, formerly of Fairhaven, MA, Bridgewater Corners and Plymouth, VT, and Dundee, FL passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026 with family by her side. She was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Harold and Dorothy (Lambert) Richmond. She was married to… [Read More]
Old Colony redo vote is Saturday, 6/20
By Beth David, Editor The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building project will get a re-vote this Saturday, 6/20/26. The five member communities voted on 11/10/25 to authorize funding of the $288.7 million project, but the measure failed. The numbers have not changed and the district will vote again. With the Mass. School Building… [Read More]
Fire on Forestview Drive displaces four
Press Release On June 10, 2026, at 12:02 p.m. the Fairhaven Fire Deparment department received a dispatch from Holbrook Regional Communications for a report of smoke in the basement of 2 Forestview Drive. Group 1 responded in Engine 4, Ladder 1 and Engine 3. Car 1, Car 2 and Car 3 also responded. A box… [Read More]
Goytizolo Scholarship awarded
The Fairhaven Historical Society is pleased to announce the awarding of the Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship to Mr. Harrison Zheng of Fairhaven High School Class of 2026. He will continue his education at Harvard University in the Fall. ••• Click here to download the 6/18/26 issue: 06-18-26 NoKings Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Dear Frankie
Annual Dog Park Dance Dear Frankie has expanded to videos. Find her on Facebook, Instagarm, and TikTok. Search for dearfrankie dogtodogadvice. Dear Frankie, The dog park dance is coming up, and it’s already a disaster. Many of the boy dogs have boycotted the dance because of the dress code and the overkill in supervision. Some… [Read More]
Letter Your Local Newspaper
Silva Says Support Your Local Newspaper The Fairhaven town election was Tuesday, June 9th and polls closed at 8:00 p.m. Election results were first available at the Fairhaven Neighborhood News (on-line) Wednesday night and then printed copies Thursday morning. (Thanks Beth.) There was no mention that I could find in The Standard Times about Fairhaven… [Read More]
Letter Thank You to Fhvn Historical Comm
Thank You to the Fairhaven Historical Commission On behalf of the Delano Kindred, I thank the Town of Fairhaven, especially Doug Brady of the Historical Commission, who championed the effort to replace the deteriorating Delano Cemetery sign with a new bold one. (See FNN 5/28/26.) Thanks also to Brian Messier, Historical Commission member, and Keith… [Read More]
Letter The Job will not get done
The Job Will Simply Not Get Done Those who voted against the override, when asked about the loss of the economic development office, like to say, “Oh, volunteers will do that.” Two problems: First, they’re ignoring and devaluing the professionalism, expertise, and connections that Alyssa Botelho brought to the job. Second, no one is saying, “Oh,… [Read More]
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