By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 6/20/23, the Fair­haven Select Board filled vacan­cies on the Conservation Com­mis­sion, resulting in four new members being appointed to the seven-member board, and one incum­bent member not getting reappointed. Eight people applied to be on the commission. The ConCom has experienced some turmoil lately with chairperson Geoffrey… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor New Bedford native and former mayor John Bullard has written a memoir that delves into the problems his beloved home­town has faced, his attempts to correct them, and the challenges along the way.  “Hometown” explores Mr. Bullard’s professional life from his first job working with the Waterfront Historic Action LeagueE (WHALE)… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor A total of 322 motorcycles partici­pated in the annual Blessing of the Bikes by St. Joseph Church in Fairhaven on Sunday, 6/25/23. The bikers gathered at Fort Phoenix, rode past St. Joseph on Spring Street, then for a long ride through back roads, ending up at the Ice House in Fairhaven… [Read More]

Press Release Following months of intense public debate, Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) is pleased to support the Healey Administration’s decision to protect local homeowners from costly septic upgrades under new Title V regulations put forth by the Massachusetts Department of Env­iron­mental Protection.  Late last year, Senator Montigny pushed back against the agency’s proposed revisions… [Read More]

New Bedford to Hold July 4 Fireworks The City of New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks display will be staged from a barge located off the State Pier in New Bedford Harbor, beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th. Lower Union Street (between N. Water St. and Route 18) will be closed to vehicle traffic and… [Read More]

By Christin Ritz for the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee  1. Challenge yourself to create less waste this summer by joining Team Fairhaven in the Plastic Free July Eco-Challenge!  When we act as a community we can make a huge impact. By doing simple things like refusing Styrofoam and straws, bringing reusable bags when we go shopping, picking… [Read More]

Babysitting Dear Frankie, Summer vacation is com­ing up, and every­one at school is ex­cited except me.  My mom was laid off during COVID and just got her job back. So that means canine day camp is out for me because I have to puppy sit my little brother Lionel.  I reminded my mom that I… [Read More]

Press Release Overcast skies and the occasional shower did not deter the 225 swimmers who participated in this year’s Buzzards Bay Swim, held in New Bedford’s Outer Harbor on Saturday, June 24th. Athletes completed the scenic 1.2-mile point-to-point open water course, beginning in New Bedford’s South End, swimming past the iconic Butler Flats Lighthouse and… [Read More]

Press Release iStroll Southcoast’s stroller based parents’ bootcamp class offers a full body workout and a place to meet other local parents all at once. Owners and certified Group Fitness Instructors, Erin Cate and Sarah Freshman, are bringing a new type of workout to Southeastern, Mass.  Based in Dartmouth, and operating between Westport and Fairhaven,… [Read More]

Organizers said that more than 1100 registered for the 49th annual 5K Father’s Day Road Race on 6/18/23. According to Racewire, 1043 com­pleted the course. Fairhaven’s Will Benoit, 20, was first over the finish line in 15:03; Adam Sylvia, 22, of Rochester was second in 16:08; and Wyatte Lee, 18, of Raynham was third in… [Read More]