Hello Everyone! Welcome back to DaCunha’s Dispatches. Although the weather is getting colder, I have a heartwarming story to share about the Fairhaven Unified Basketball Team. Special Education teacher Ms. Allaire and Phys. Ed. teacher Ms. Stahowiak combined forces to create the Unified Sports Program a few years back, bringing the opportunity for inclusive sports… [Read More]

Measuring Up Dear Frankie, My sister Gillian holds the record in our state for track. Why not? She’s a whippet/grey­hound mix with a body built for speed: long and lean legs, narrow hips, and a sleek torso. My dad was a runner, so he takes great pride in Gillian’s accomplishments in track.  I, on the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Pickleball Associa­tion and town officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the four new pickleball courts at Livesey Park in Fairhaven on Saturday, 11/4/23.  FPA president Ken Pottel thanked the committee and members who went to meetings to get the funding, which used $180,000 in Community Preservation Act funds… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members will face a variety of articles at the Special TM on Tuesday, 11/14/23.  Several large expenditures are on the warrant, including $20 million in additional funds for the upgrade to the sewer treatment plant. The upgrade is required by law and has been hanging over the town’s… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board had a full agenda on Monday night, 11/6/23, includ­ing a long executive session and staffing updates. The board first met in executive session for more than 40 minutes to discuss possible litigation involving Rasputin’s Tavern, which has been under fire for violations including serving intoxicated indviduals, disturbances… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board welcomed the town’s newest police officer, Ian Furtado, at its meeting on Monday, 11/6/23. Ian Furtado was sworn in on 10/30, but got pinned on Monday, by this father, Jeffrey Furtado, who is also the town’s Water Superintendent. Fairhaven Police Chief Michael Myers told the board that… [Read More]

Press Release State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 25 recruits from the Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Program on 11/1/23. The graduates received certificates of completion at a ceremony held at Matthew J. Kuss Middle School in Fall River. The graduating firefighters represent the… [Read More]

Press Release Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department is investigating a rollover motor vehicle crash that occurred Thursday night. On Thursday, 11/2/23, just after 8 p.m., Fairhaven Police and Fire-EMS responded to the area of Main Street and North Street for a rollover crash.  Upon arrival, first responders located a 2003 Cadillac… [Read More]