By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Police and Fire held a National Night Out event on Tuesday, 8/6/24, welcoming the community to meet officers and firefighters, witness some cool demonstrations, play a few games, and explore police vehicles, including a cruiser and ATV (All Terrain Vehicle). The event, held on the lawn of Fairhaven High School,… [Read More]

Bicyclist Injured by Pickup Truck Fairhaven Police Press Release Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department responded to a collision involving an off-duty Fairhaven police officer and a bicyclist on Monday afternoon. On Monday, July 29, at approxi­mately 3:15 p.m., Fairhaven police responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor George Brownell, 73, of Fairhaven, died tragically by his own hand on Thursday, 8/1/24. Mr. Brownell was a well known Vietnam era veteran who was active in many veterans organiza­tions. He helped organize the Veterans Day Parade and the Memorial Day Parade, and often emceed the ceremonies at those events for… [Read More]

Submitted On June 23rd, 2024 there was a wonderful family gathering for the 102nd birthday of Marian Purington (“Nana”).  Family came from five different states to celebrate this incredible landmark.  Marian, originally from Framing­ham, lives in Fairhaven and can often be seen playing Mahjong, attending church or enjoying family get togethers.  This incredible woman has… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Huttleston Market­place includes scores of booths every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring local vendors selling select hand made arts and crafts, quality antiques and vintage collectibles, upcycled items, fresh farm produce, and locally prepared foods. Last week a group of home schooled students showed their creative side… [Read More]

By ML Baron, WestIslandWeather.com “With the current sea and wind conditions, debris likely will be washing ashore at West Island (if it hasn’t already) before the day is out,” said one fisherman on 8/5/14, who brought the foam to us and wished to remain anonymous.  Chunks of foam in a massive debris field were spotted… [Read More]

Press Release Chief Michael Myers is pleased to share that the Fairhaven Police Depart­ment received a $193,145 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administra­tion as part of the FY25 Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) Grant Program. The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded more than $3 million in grant funds to 32 local police departments to implement or expand body-worn camera programs…. [Read More]

Guests Sleep in Crates? Dear Frankie, Overnights at Lionel’s are a mixed bag for me. Lionel’s mom is great.  When I arrive, she always says with a smile, “My doghouse is your doghouse, Trey.”  Lionel is pretty spoiled. He has every canine toy and gadget you can imagine. His treat bowl is always filled and… [Read More]