By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Lions Club filled up the Adams and Adams 12K (GVWR) big box truck with toys and food during their annual food/toy drive and motorcycle run at the Rivers End on 11/26/23. All food and toys went to the Shepherd’s Pantry where they will be distributed to the people who… [Read More]

Submitted On November 22nd, a heart­warming reunion took place at the Northeast Maritime Institute–College of Maritime Science’s Founder’s Hall gymnasium, the former Fairhaven Boys Club gym.  About forty men, once young attendees of The Fairhaven Boys Club during the 1960s and 1970s there, gathered to honor a figure who had significantly impacted their lives. The… [Read More]

Press Release Harborside Hounds Mobile Groom­ing is based out of Fairhaven, Massa­chu­setts. We serve the Town of Fairhaven and the surrounding com­mu­nities up to a 20-mile radius.  As a one-on-one mobile grooming service, your dog is our one and only priority and we strive for a positive grooming experience. Groomer and owner, Margaux, has over… [Read More]

Paying Up Dear Frankie, At the vet’s last week, a lady brought in a dog that was hit by a car. After the vet examined the dog, the lady met with him to discuss the dog’s injuries and treatment costs.  When she left the meeting, she was crying. My mom asked her what was wrong, and… [Read More]

A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor It’s time for one our favorite annual stories: Shopping with the Neighb News!  After the Thanksgiving Day feast is over and you’re looking for a way to work off some of it, it’s time to buy gifts for your precious loved ones, whether you want to or not!… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board welcomed six new firefighters, assessed penalties for violations at Rasputin’s Tavern, and addressed racist graffiti at Rogers School at its meeting on 11/20/23. Someone painted “F… N—-rs” on the Rogers School building a couple of weeks ago.  SB Chairperson Leon Correy started the meeting by thanking people… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Economic Develop­ment Committee hosted a social/ networking event for Fairhaven businesses on 11/16/23 in the town hall auditorium. Members of the committee and other town officials joined about 20 local business owners and representatives of organizations that support businesses to share ideas, network with each other, and connect with… [Read More]

  By Beth David, Editor Interim Town Clerk Elisabeth Horan swore in six Fairhaven Fire­fighters at the Select Board meeting on 11/20/23. Fairhaven Fire Chief Todd Correia said the six had come on board, graduating from either call of full time firefighting academies in the last six months. The new hires are: Ian Thatcher, Kyle… [Read More]

Press Release The writing of “Nana’s Gift: A Recipe for Mind, Body, and Spirit,” has been a five-year labor of love for me,” said former Fairhaven resident, the Rev. Leslie Lopes Foster.  It was originally intended to be no more than a legacy work for her eight grandchildren.  “Nana’s Gift…” is one family’s treasure chest… [Read More]

Lonely Times Dear Frankie, My life is so dreary com­pared to my friends. Most of them come from a two-parent family and have several siblings. They have one another; there’s always someone to talk to, play with, or go for a walk.  I live with a single dad who is a computer game designer. His… [Read More]