Acushnet Avenue, the north end’s historic international commercial corridor, will soon be adorned at the Nye Street Pocket Park with a captivating contemporary artwork created by activist artist Keith M. Francis. This site-specific sculpture aims to stimulate conversations around the concept of community while celebrating the love for Acushnet Avenue and New Bedford – and… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Millicent Library held its annual Fire Safety Day on a scorching hot Monday, 7/17/23, on the lawn of the Unitarian Church.  Fairhaven Firefighter/Paramedic Maggie Rocha spoke to about 30 people who showed up in the 80+ degree weather, explaining what they should do in a fire. “Get out and stay… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a hearing in open session on 7/10/23 to discuss complaints against Gary Lavalette that were made against him while he was on the Conservation Commission (ConCom), to possibly remove him from the Fairhaven Historical Com­mis­sion. The agenda item was listed as an executive session item, but… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board re­viewed two proposals at its meeting on 7/17/23: the Benoit Square pro­posed road changes, and the bridge on Goulart Memorial Drive/Cause­way Road. Bill Travers, MassDOT District Operations Engineer for District 5, and Sam Hawkins, Sr. Engineer in the district traffic section presented to the board, with the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Cable TV Crew and “The Magazine” host Charlie Murphy picked up their national award in New York City on 6/28/23, taking a bit of a spin around the city while there. Mr. Murphy and independent producer David Fauteux won the “Best Magazine Show,” for their 2022 year-in-review episode. Fairhaven… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Rotary Club handed out four scholarships of $500 each to graduating high school seniors who are continuing their education.  ••• Click here to download the 7/20/23 issue:07-20-23 FireSafety Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Fairhaven Historical Society is pleased to announce that Kate Flannery is this year’s recipient of the $1,000 Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship. Kate graduated this June from Fairhaven High School and in the fall plans to attend Salve Regina University as a business major. Her essay outlined her efforts, alongside her grandmother, Beverly Rasmussen, to prevent… [Read More]

Press Release Bob McConnell has announced that he will be running for State Committeeman from the Second Bristol & Plymouth State Senate District in the upcoming Presidential Primary on March 5, 2024. The role serves New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fair­haven, Acushnet, and Mattapoisett.  “I am proud and excited to announce my candidacy for the Republican State… [Read More]

The Twins Dear Frankie, My friends Jack and Jill are twins. We usually meet three days a week at the park and have a great time together. That is when Jack is up to it. He has diabetes, so when he has a flare-up, he’s usually down for the count for a week.  Lately, Jill… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Rain and the threat of thunder­storms forced the Fairhaven Improve­ment Association to cancel the annual Homecoming Day Fair on 6/24/23. The event features about 175 vendor booths and is the biggest fund-raiser for many of the nonprofits that sell food. And, of course, food is perishable. So, some of the organizations… [Read More]