Fairhaven Community Gardens (Wood School, East Fairhaven School, and Hastings Middle School) will gratefully accept your pumpkins after hallowe’en for their compost piles. No wax, paint, or glitter please. More information is on our website: www.fairhavencommunitygarden.org about “renting’” a raised bed next spring.  ••• Click here to download the 10/29/26 issue: 10-29-26 Horribles Click here… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Veterans Services Office places wreaths at local cemeteries for the holidays and our account is running low. The wreaths are placed on stands in specific locations at the cemeteries.  Those interested in donating can drop off a check or cash at the Veterans Office, 229 Huttleston Ave, Fairhaven, MA. This year we are… [Read More]

Do you like to sing? Singers ages 14 and up are invited to sing in the choir at the First Congregational Church in Fairhaven,  34 Center Street. Rehearsals are on Sunday morning beginning at 9:00 A.M. and our service begins at 10:00 A.M., through 11:00 A.M. If you are interested or have any questions please… [Read More]

Turn your donated items into $$$ to support the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts: Retired Priests & Brothers and Formation of new members. We are collecting  CLOTHES: men’s, women’s & childrens, coats, shoes, scarves, hand­bags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.   HOUSEHOLD TEXTILES: bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen tablecloths, curtains, decora­tive pillows, etc.   SMALL… [Read More]

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is busy recruiting volunteers for the upcoming tax season. The program benefits low to moderate income families, primarily seniors, by providing free tax services.  We are looking for two types of volunteers. The first oppor­tu­nity is to greet taxpayers as they arrive in the Fall River office, check­ing them in,… [Read More]

Housing Survey Fairhaven is currently creating its first Housing Production Plan, which is a 5-year plan that outlines Fair­haven’s strategy for producing and maintaining different types of housing in town. The survey is anonymous and should take about 10 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help us write the most authentic and repre­sentative plan possible… [Read More]

Academy Building/Museum Open  It’s the perfect time to reopen the doors of the Academy Building and invite you to explore Fairhaven’s rich history. We will be open every Saturday, from 11-2, through the end of November, at 141 Main Street, on the West Lawn of Fairhaven High School. The museum is free to all and… [Read More]