Statement by the Fairhaven Select Board regarding Civil Service: The Civil Service system in Massa­chu­setts has not served the interests of our community for many years, and Fairhaven is not alone in that regard. The current Civil Service system no longer fulfills its primary mission and is particularly deficient in terms of allowing communities to… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The 11th West Island 5K saw 209 registered runners/walkers, with 33 registered for the Kids Mile, on Sunday, 4/21/24.  For the kids, Sal Kerdi finished first in 6:25; with Denver Simala second in 6:30; and Solomom Barrett third in 7:46. For the girls, Vera Moran came in first in 8:21; Ellie… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor A 20-year-old West Island woman is asking the public for help getting a kidney transplant. Nellie Zygiel has been sick with a variety of illnesses since she was a young child, including vasculitis at the age of 10. That left her kidneys permanently damaged. She was placed on the National Donor… [Read More]

Press Release For several years, across America, The Yellow Tulip Project has brought hope to young people and others struggling with mental illness. It inspires people to create yellow tulip gardens with the mission of smashing the stigma surrounding mental illness, building community, and bringing hope.  In memory of her grandson, Trevor Viera, who died… [Read More]

Why Would Someone Take Their Life? Dear Frankie, Last month, my family buried my teenage brother Tommy. The terrible part is he chose to end his life. In the months lead­ing up to his death, he and my parents fought constantly about him taking drugs. My parents told him time and time again that drugs… [Read More]