By Beth David, Editor Hundreds of people enjoyed a block party on Ferry Street in Fairhaven to celebrate the new extra-wide sidewalk installed just a few weeks ago. Organized by the Fair­haven Office of Community Develop­ment and the Livable Streets Committee, the event, “Scoops and the Street,” also celebrated the season opening of the Ice Cream… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 5/12/25, the Fairhaven Select Board heard from the police chief and fire chief about the change from a local dispatch system to a regional center in Holbrook. Fairhaven Police Chief, Daniel Dorgan, ran through a litany of missteps and problems since the new system started last year, while… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Massachusetts Civil Service Commission (CSC) released a final decision and an interim decision on two matters pertaining to the Fair­haven Police Department on 5/15/25. In the case of Matthew Botelho, the CSC affirmed the decision by the town to appoint Daniel Dorgan as police chief, bypassing then-Sgt. Botelho. The initial appointment… [Read More]

On Saturday, 5/17/25, Fairhaven Veterans Agent, Mike Jenney, and a group of volunteers placed flags at the graves of veterans at Riverside Cemetery.  “I would like to thank all the volunteers who showed up to help,” said Mr. Jenney, adding that the group included about 10 members of the Band of Brothers Motorcycle Club.  ••• Click… [Read More]

The Spare Dear Frankie, My mom told me the reason she adopted me was to replace her dog Lulu, who had just died.  She thought a new dog might help her think less about Lulu and feel sad.  I was still reeling from leaving my mom and littermates, but I was willing to try. I… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The parade had to be postponed due to the weather a couple of weeks ago, so the Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball league did not let threatening skies and a little bit of drizzle stop them this week, 5/10/25, from holding their opening day ceremonies. The teams marched on Main Street from… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board opted for new blood at its meeting on 5/12/25 when choosing to fill a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The vacancy was created when Amy Goyer resigned, citing a campaign of “libel and harassment” by Chairperson, Patrick Carr, and Vice Chair, Ruy daSilva (see… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Planning Board failed to elect a chairperson at its meeting on 5/13/25. It was the third time the board has met since the election on 4/7, but only the first time it took up the issue.  Former PB Chairperson, Cathy Melanson, was not re-elected, so Vice Chair, Patrick Carr,… [Read More]