By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Planning Board met jointly with the Select Board on 11/10/25 to choose a replacement for Dianne Tomassetti, who resigned on 10/20, and then tried to rescind her resignation. She applied to fill that vacancy, along with former PB member, Rick Trapilo; and long time PB member, Jeff Lucas. Michelle Costen… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members will face seven articles at a Special TM on Wednesday, 11/19/25. Articles include spending items totalling just under $1 million, and a bylaws change that would signifi­cantly increase fees at the Animal Shelter. (See related article in 10/16/25 issue.) The largest spending item is Article 6, asking for… [Read More]

By Tim Garcia, Special to the Neighb News On William Street in the heart of Fairhaven’s town center lives a cat who is more than just a cat — he’s a legend. His name is Buddy, and if you’ve ever walked through the center, there’s a good chance you’ve met him. With a coat of glowing orange… [Read More]

Submitted The Millicent Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation independent of the Town of Fairhaven, is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of the historic, town-owned building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, at 45 Center Street, Fairhaven. Electric Upgrade Completed  Late this past summer, the Millicent Library completed a $468,000 electrical upgrade, made… [Read More]

Liking One Parent More Dear Frankie, The other day, I heard my mom complain­ing to my dad that I liked him more than her. I do love my mom but in a different way than my dad. He’s a guy and we like to do guy things like wrestle and throw a ball.  She said… [Read More]