The region saw another snowstorm this week, with snow starting to fall after midnight on Saturday and continuing all day Sunday, with brief periods of reprieve. The light snow took a long time to accumulate, ending with just 3-4 inches. Snow continued all night Sunday to early morning on Monday, when frigid temperatures took hold…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board interviewed and offered the Town Administrator job to Angelina “Angie” Lopes Ellison, who has strong ties to the region. Ms. Ellison told the board she has family in New Bedford, and attended UMassDartmouth.  “I think I might have come to one or two parties in Fairhaven,” said Ms…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Unless someone withdraws at the last minute, it looks like Fairhaven will have contests for Select Board, Board of Health, and Planning Board in the next election.  Six candidates will vie for three seats on the Select Board. And Peter DeTerra faces a challenger for his seat on the Board Health. Leon… [Read More]

Third in a series for the month of February February is Black History month, an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans. The 2022 theme is Black Health and Wellness, to explore the legacy of Black scholars in Western medicine and the traditional healing arts. Black History Month began in 1915, by the Association for… [Read More]

Dear Members of the Fairhaven Community,  My name is Heidi Hacking and I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Board of Health. I am a lifelong resident of Fairhaven with more than 30 years of experience as a registered nurse and currently work for Southcoast Hospitals Group as a Risk Manager.  I have… [Read More]

Can Someone Be Too Healthy?  Dear Frankie,  I’m con­cerned that my mom is too focused on my health. Once a month, she gives me pills to prevent heart­worm and fleas and ticks. I’m OK with that; no one wants to have a heart attack or Lyme Disease.  She also gives me a medicine chew once… [Read More]