Nomination papers for all town-wide elected positions and Town Meeting members are available in Fairhaven. Three people have taken out papers for Select Board so far: Cathy Melanson, Andrew Romano, and Andrew Saunders. Candidates seeking to be elected to office need to take out papers from the town clerk’s office and return them with the… [Read More]

Dear Frankie, How can you tell if someone is a good friend?  Lorraine Dear Lorraine,  Good friends are available, reliable, honest, and inclusive.  They make themselves available when you need them. You can rely on them to be on your side.  They are willing to tell you what they think. Sometimes, you may not like… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Marine LCpl Matthew Rodriguez, 19, was killed in Afghanistan on December 11, 2013, ten years ago. His family struggled this year to find a fitting way to mark the milestone. His mother, Lisa, said she saw an email announcing the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit would be at Gillette Stadium for the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board heard from several liquor store owners at its meeting on 12/4/23, asking the board to delay implementation of the Nip Ban bylaw that goes into effect on 1/1/24. Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison told the board that they do not have the authority to delay the bylaw… [Read More]

Nomination papers for all town-wide elected positions and Town Meeting memmbers are available in Fairhaven. Candidates seeking to be elected to office need to take out papers from the town clerk’s office and return them with the required number of signatures from registered voters.  Town-wide offices require 50 signatures; town meeting requires 10 signatures from… [Read More]

Fairhaven held its annual Old Time Holiday celebration this weekend, including craft fairs, food, and the annual sing-along with a visit from the Big Guy.  ••• Click here to download the 12/14/23 issue: 12-14-23 MattRod_REV Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Tutu Challenge began as a viral campaign on social media to help raise funds to buy gifts for less fortunate children during the holidays. It was so successful in its first year that it became an annual tradition that raises close to $10,000 in donations for toys. Founded in 2019, Friends of Jack’s mission is to provide… [Read More]

Christmas Complaints Dear Frankie, Every Christ­mas, my brother and I, who are close in age, get the same presents from my mom and dad. If I get a blue leash, he gets a green one. If he gets a red coat, mine is brown.  I don’t think my brother deserves to get as many presents… [Read More]

The Kindergarten class at St. Joseph’s School in Fairhaven had a special package delivered to their classroom! It was “A Gift from God!” Mrs. Kuliga, our principal, read the accompanying letter to the children and then opened the box…much to their delight! The students will be filling their classroom with “heart prints” and when their… [Read More]