By Beth David, Editor After Fairhaven town officials announced that 15 rooms at the Seaport Inn had been reserved by the state for “unsheltered families,” a group of people mobilized to protest their arrival in Fairhaven. Immediately after, a “welcoming” group organized to rally in favor of the families. The state has been receiving immigrant… [Read More]

Press Release Residents of Fairhaven and the surrounding communities are excited to welcome the refugee families.  Up to 20 families will be temporarily residing at the Seaport Inn while they sort out their status and find permanent residence. Community members lead by Kelly Ochoa, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven, has organized… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Members of the North Fairhaven Improvement Association gathered for a neighborhood meeting on 10/5 that was supposed to include mem­bers of the public works department, but due to a misunderstanding, PW superin­tendent Vinnie Furtado and Highway Superintendent Joshua Crabb did not attend. The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, 10/12, at… [Read More]

It’s Not Fair Dear Frankie, My parents have canceled several family trips this year because of my brother Billy’s behavior. Often, when they ask Billy to do some­thing he doesn’t want to do, he will argue with them or have a screaming fit. When I was helping Billy pack the car for the lake a… [Read More]

Drop off clean, used Halloween costumes and decorations in the bin at Town Hall, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, from now to October 13th.  On October 14th at Kids Fest, you can pick out items you might want yourself at the Sustainability Commit­tee’s Halloween Swap booth!  Costumes should be clean, and non-violent (no gore). Don’t limit… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The state has rented 15 rooms at the Seaport Inn on Middle Street to house “unsheltered families.” Accord­ing to Fairhaven officials, the town was notified late last week by the  governor’s office, that the state has contracted to shelter people in Fairhaven, a practice that has been happening around Massachusetts. Town… [Read More]

Press Release At 01:57 a.m. on Friday, 9/29/23, the Fairhaven Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 41 Adams Street. Engine 3, Ladder 1, Medic 1, Chief 1, and Chief 2 responded. Upon arrival, heavy fire showed from the first floor, southeast corner of the building. The fire had extended into the attic and… [Read More]