Veterans Tranisition House seeks nominations from the public between now and October 1, 2025, for Veteran of the year, presented to a regional veteran in recognition of his or her outstanding contributions to veterans, veterans’ issues, and the community as a whole. The nomination form is at https://www.vetshouse.org/veteran-of-the-year-application/ and can be requested by emailing info@… [Read More]
Extra Trains for Salem
The MBTA with its Commuter Rail operating and maintenance partner Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis) will operate increased weekend train service to and from Salem during the month of October. Several extra trains will run on Saturdays and Sundays during peak times on the Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line. The increase in service will help accommodate visitors… [Read More]
Harborfest wraps up for season
Jonathan Comey, Neighb News Correspondent As the start time of Saturday’s Medieval Faire neared, Alyssa Botelho and her crew of Discover Fairhaven volunteers were rushing around Grimshaw Park at Fort Phoenix, putting the finishing touches on the final event of the Huttleston Harborfest series. The preparations paid off, as a steady stream of fair(e)goers came and… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board agrees to ride-along for Rochester Police
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 9/22/25, the Fairhaven Select Board agreed to allow a Rochester police officer to ride along with Fairhaven police; accepted two proposals from Fairhaven Wind that they would discuss in executive session. Fairhaven police chief, Daniel Dorgan, told the board that the Rochester Police Department tries to have the… [Read More]
Fairhaven Planning Board holds bizarre five-minute meeting
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Planning Board held a meeting on Tuesday, 9/23/25 that lasted less than five minutes after four members walked out. The agenda, after two revisions, had a “Public Informational Q&A regarding the Timothy Street and Hiller Avenue Subdivision Project.” Deleted was the section that said Dave Davignon, project engineer, would share… [Read More]
Feds take three workers in Fairhaven
By Beth David, Editor Federal agents, presumably ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) arrested three men who were on their way to work to paint a house in Fairhaven on Friday, 9/19/25. The agents stopped the van that was carrying the men on Middle Street, near the Pease Park boat ramp at about 7:30 a.m. Ann… [Read More]
Rte 6 walking tour documents high speeds, recommends fixes
By Will Gardner, Special to the Neighb News In the wake of three serious crashes on Route 6 across Pope’s Island this year, at least two of them fatal, dozens of concerned citizens from across Fairhaven and New Bedford gathered September 16 for a walk audit of the corridor. Organized by SouthCoast Places for People with… [Read More]
Obituary: Allen Days
Allen E. Days, Sr. Allen E. Days, Sr., 88, of Fairhaven passed away at home Thursday, September 18, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a period of declining health. He was the loving husband of 68 years to Florina “Flo” (Talbot) Days. Born and raised in Fairhaven, son of the late Enos E. Days,… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The Run Dear Frankie, For years, my mom and I went for a daily run with her friends and their dogs on the track at the dog park. When she went back to work, she offered my brother Peter ten dollars to run with me during the week. Peter tried to get fifteen, but my… [Read More]
Letter Who wasted our money
Who Wasted Our Money? Critics say the Mattapoisett Special Town Meeting on October 4th is a “”waste of money.” Let’s be clear: if it is a waste, it’s because of the supporters of the expansion of the select board from 3 to 5 members. They created this situation when they rushed their Home Rule petition… [Read More]
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