Crazy, insane, nuts: Those are just some of the words used to describe the turnout at Saturday’s Kids Fest sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism. Many vendors had sold out of some products, some were almost sold out of everything at about 1:30, which another hour and a half to go. The Sustainability Committee… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven is under a second boil water order, this time with Matta­poisett, Marion, and Rochester, the other towns that make up the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District. The water tested positive for E. Coli again, but this time 12 of the 20 random samples in Fairhaven came back as positive.  The DMRVWD… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Tuesday, 10/12/21, the Fairhaven Select Board met with Historical Commission members to discuss the controversy surrounding their plan to install decorative lighting around Town Hall. The six Victorian style lights will be placed on the sidewalks: Two each on Center, William and Walnut Streets.  HC chairperson Wayne Oliveira… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Animal Shelter held its annual yard sale on 10/9/21 and took in a healthy $900.  “Our little community always supports their animal shelter,” said Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps in an email. The yard sale included all manner of items for pets, including crates, dog and cat beds, food bowls,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor On Sunday, 10/10/21, the Rotary Club of Fairhaven and the Millident Library dedicated the Longworth “Little Free Library” on Shaw Road in Fairhaven, at the entrance to the Phoenix Bike Trail.  “With Carolyn Longworth, 40 years of being the Librarian at the Millicent Library, and the first woman in the Fairhaven Rotary… [Read More]

Press Release In its third announcement of 2021, the Carnegie Hero Fund is proud to recognize 18 civilians who risked their lives for others. Each will receive the Carnegie Medal, North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism.  Among those to be awarded this quarter is John D. Colter, 66, who rushed into his daughter’s home… [Read More]

Take the High Road Dear Frankie,  Yesterday the dog park was almost empty. I asked Rufus if he knew where the dogs were.  He said, “Maybe at Scooter’s birthday party.” This was the first I had heard about a party.  When I asked Rufus, “Were you invited?” he said,  He thought so, but parties weren’t… [Read More]