Winter has arrived in earnest in these parts. After a whopper of a storm a couple of weeks ago, the region saw a couple more spits and starts. We got hit with another 6-8 inches Saturday, 2/7/26. The light, fluffy stuff got tossed around by high winds out of the north creating blizzard conditions on… [Read More]
Fairhaven personnel policy changes; child care for TM
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a public hearing at its 2/9/26 meeting to make changes to the Personnel Policy to align benefits for non-union employees with the benefits just negotiated for employees in the clerical union. The changes include adding one personal day for full time non-union employees, to give them four… [Read More]
Sgt. Mike Bouvier retires from Fairhaven PD
By Beth David, Editor Sergeant Michael Bouvier officially retired from the Fairhaven Police Department and was honored at a ceremony at the station on Friday, 2/6/26. Family, friends, fellow police department personnel and others gathered to see Sgt. Bouvier off into retired life. “Congratulations Sgt. Mike Bouvier on your retirement from the Fairhaven Police Department after… [Read More]
February is Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and this year’s theme is “A Century of Black History Comemorations.” The following information in quotes is from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH®), the founders of Black History Month. Visit https://asalh.org/ “2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. Dr. Carter… [Read More]
Acushnet teacher honored for Civic Education
Press Release Karen Bentley, an eighth grade civics teacher at Albert F. Ford Middle School in Acushnet, has been selected to receive the Don Salvucci Award for Excellence in Promoting Civic Education from the Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies (MCSS). The award recognizes classroom teachers who emphasize and teach the importance of democratic ideals… [Read More]
Miles Grant announces run for Fairhaven SB
Press Release Our town needs fresh voices, new ideas, and leadership that makes smart choices today to secure our future. I’m running for Select Board because I want to help make sure the decisions we face are debated thoroughly, collaboratively, and civilly, and are guided by a vision for sustaining Fairhaven as a vibrant community… [Read More]
Fairhaven girls fall to Martha’s Vineyard, 46–39
The Fairhaven Blue Devils hosted the Martha’s Vineyard team on February 4, which just happened to be National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Unfortunately, for the home team, the Vineyarders got the win, 46–39. ••• Click here to download the 2/12/26 issue: 02-12-26 StormWalker Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Turkey Trot proceeds distributed to three organizations
Press Release The Greater New Bedford Track Club (GNBTC) is proud to announce the distribution of $26,500 in charitable donations to local nonprofit organizations following the success of the 2025 Fairhaven Turkey Trot. Proceeds from the annual Thanksgiving Day 5k road race were awarded to three organizations serving critical needs across the Greater New Bedford… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Breach of Contract Dear Frankie, My parents adopted me when they got married, and those early years together were magical. Laughter filled every corner of our lives. We were always off on an adventure — camping under the stars, sailing across sparkling lakes, swimming until we shivered, or just hanging out at home. I remember the… [Read More]
Select Board gets budget update, honors football team & coach
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a lengthy meeting on Monday, 2/2/26, covering a range of items, including an update on the budget; a discussion of changing the scope of the Timothy-Hiller subdivision investigation; and honoring the Fairhaven High School football team, which won the state championship in Division VI play at Gillette… [Read More]
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