Fairhaven Conservation and Sustainability Agent Bruce Webb decided to “further confuse Scottish and Irish culture,” by wearing his kilt all day on St. Patrick’s Day and playing the bagpipes (which are Scottish, dontchaknow?) in front of town hall. Mr. Webb has been playing the bagpipes since he was 12 years old. He grew up in… [Read More]

Patrick Carr Hello Fairhaven! My name is Patrick J. Carr and I am seeking a position on the Fairhaven Planning Board.  I have been a town resident since 1983 and a town business owner for over 25 years.  Currently, I am a voting member on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), as well as the… [Read More]

Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars Many different scholarships available with different requirements for graduating high school seniors.  Create profile/apply online, https://fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org Goytizolo Scholarship  One time $1,000 scholarship. The Enrique Goytizolo Scholar­ship, awarded by the Fairhaven Historical Societ for graduating seniors attend­ing college in the fall. Must be Fairhaven resident. Email: historicalsocietyfairhaven@gmail.com Colonial Club  One $1,000 scholarship… [Read More]

Press Release The Rescue Cafe is a mission based coffee shop specializing in high quality coffee & espressos, delicious baked goods. We also make Hawaiian Shaved Ice, smoothies and smoothie bowls.  The Rescue Cafe was founded by Joni Rhoads in 2021 with a goal to help the local homeless animal population by donating a portion… [Read More]

Soldiering On Dear Frankie, I have been Roger’s canny (canine nanny) since my mom brought him home from the hospital. Be­sides taking care of him, I have also been his playmate. Recently Roger has become obsessed with soldiers and war games. Last week he dressed me in a soldier suit and said I was to… [Read More]

The weather in March in New England, is, indeed, still full of surprises. Parts of central and northern Mass. had already received snow measured in feet, not inches, while the SouthCoast was still largely seeing lots of rain by press time on Tuesday night. The town of Colrain, Mass. hit the jackpot with 36 inches… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 3/6/23, the Fairhaven Select Board opened up the discussion again on the Non-hazardous Tree Removal Policy, after receiving correspondence from Planning Board chairperson Wayne Hayward, who had concerns about the proposal.  Select Board member Bob Espin­dola said he asked for the recon­sidera­tion because Mr. Hayward brought up points… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven still has a projected budget shortfall of $450,000. The numbers from the state are preliminary, but if all holds true, the town will have some tough decisions to make. The amount is a lot to cut from alreay lean budgets, so the town’s budget consultant, Rich Bienvenue, has suggested a Proposition… [Read More]

Justine Frezza Fairhaven Board of Health Candidate Hello Fairhaven Community, My name is Justine Frezza and it is nice to meet you all! For those of you that I have not met, I sincerely look forward to working with you in the future as I announce my candidacy for the Fairhaven Board of Health 2023. … [Read More]