By Beth David, Editor The rebuilding of the bulkheads at Union Wharf in Fairhaven is in the final phase. The east, west and south sides have been finished. Construc­tion crews are now working on the north side. The work consists of driving 50-foot steel sheet piles into the ground; then connecting them with an ibeam;… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board heard from several department heads at its meeting on 1/22/24. Recreation Director, Kelley Ramirez told the board a new staff  person started that day, which will allow the department to expand services and outreach. The winter program has more than 900 participants, a “signficant” jump from last… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Blue Devils beat Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech 52-49, on Tuesday, 1/23, with Hansen Zhao scoring 28 points to help the Blue Devils capture their first win the past six games. Demetrius Baptiste led Voc-Tech with 19 points.  ••• Click here to download the 2/1/24 issue: 02-01-24 UnionWharf Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with… [Read More]

Press Release We are a collaborative group of established healthcare practitioners who specialize in whole health inter­ventions to balance Body, Mind, & Spirit for optimal health and wellness. Located at 78 Middle St in Fairhaven, MA, our practice includes: Elaine Vercellone is a Certified Reflexologist and Meditation Instructor. Reflexology is an alternative medical practice which… [Read More]

Its scholarship season! Time for students to get some help with the next phase of their education. Here are some opportunities for local students to win scholarships for college and other programs. We have been running updates for the last few weeks, so be sure to check back issues at www.neighbnews.com under archives. Fairhaven Historical… [Read More]

The Select Board race in Fairhaven continues to heat up with six people having pulled papers for two seats as of press time. Nomination papers for all town-wide elected positions and Town Meeting are available in Fairhaven until Thursday, 2/8. Town-wide offices require 50 signatures; town meeting requires 10 signatures from the precinct in which… [Read More]

Deserted and Stranded Dear Frankie, When I left the dog park for my ride home, my mom’s car was nowhere in sight. I checked the parking lot to see if she had parked there, but it was empty. The only thing I could think of was something horrible had happened to her, and I was… [Read More]

Press Release It’s Robert Scott ( Bob) McConnell here from beautiful Fairhaven in the Second Bristol and Plymouth District, including Dartmouth, New Bedford, Acushnet and Mattapoisett. We are located here on Buzzards Bay, a seaside community in Southeastern Massachusetts.  I’m running for Republican State Committee Man and will appear on the Presidential Primary Ballot March… [Read More]