By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 10/23/23, the Fairhaven Select Board discussed possible penalties to levy against Rasputin’s Tavern after ascertaining that the bar had violated laws and/or regulations on six separate occasions from December of 2021 and as recently as June of this year. The violations included serving alcohol after hours, serving… [Read More]

Press Release The Fairhaven Fire Department announces our new Engine 2 has been delivered and officially placed into service. This new Engine will replace a 1983 Open Cab Ford 8000 Ranger.  Our department’s apparatus work­ing group, led by Lt. Josh Benoit, de­signed this American-made 2023 E-One Typhoon top-mount pumper. The apparatus has been custom-designed for… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Most people know that some types of animal traps are not allowed in Massachusetts. But even those that are allowed can have unintended consequences.  Last week, a raccoon got a rat trap stuck on its paw and had to be rescued by Fairhaven Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps. “I never would… [Read More]

Fairhaven TV’s 6th annual Haunted Halloween Party on 10/26/23, treated everyone to a free, safe and fun environment to trick-or treat. The event had something or everyone, including freaky photo booth, costume contest, Halloween movies, ghoulish games, community tables, and more, with more than 500 children, most in costume, enjoying the evening’s festivities.  ••• Click… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Tree Warden Don Collasius said the town had to remove a 34 inch Norway Maple at 93 Fort Street that was dying.  Mr. Collasius said the crown had more than 50% dieback, a term that refers to the gradual deterioration of tree health. The tree was also dropping limbs and… [Read More]

Scared Dear Frankie, My mom and I live alone. She has been sick for a couple of months and had to go to hospital three times in the middle of the night in an ambulance.  Before the am­bulance arrived, she would try to reach a friend and ask if they would come and get me…. [Read More]

The Board of Directors of the Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc., known as the Veterans Transition House (VTH), is pleased to announce the selection of William “Bill” Comeau as the 2023 Southeastern Mass. Veteran of the Year. Mr. Comeau is the 28th recipient of this award. Bill served in the United States Army during the… [Read More]