By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Tree Warden Don Collasius said the town had to remove a 34 inch Norway Maple at 93 Fort Street that was dying.  Mr. Collasius said the crown had more than 50% dieback, a term that refers to the gradual deterioration of tree health. The tree was also dropping limbs and… [Read More]

Scared Dear Frankie, My mom and I live alone. She has been sick for a couple of months and had to go to hospital three times in the middle of the night in an ambulance.  Before the am­bulance arrived, she would try to reach a friend and ask if they would come and get me…. [Read More]

The Board of Directors of the Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc., known as the Veterans Transition House (VTH), is pleased to announce the selection of William “Bill” Comeau as the 2023 Southeastern Mass. Veteran of the Year. Mr. Comeau is the 28th recipient of this award. Bill served in the United States Army during the… [Read More]

Follow the Halloween Trail… if you dare Halloween is Tuesday, 10/31 By Beth David, Editor Welcome to our 18th annual Halloween Trail.  Most are drive/walk by or wander around this year. But at least two are still sending you through the gauntlet of horror, twisting around the yards, with who-knows-what jumping out to scare the bejeebers… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 10/23/23, the Fairhaven Select Board held a pinning ceremony for two Fire Department lieutenants, Brian Riggs and Tyler Correia. Fire Chief Todd Correia told the board that Lt. Riggs was actually promoted last year, but due to a medical issue was not able to have a ceremony. … [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor A great turnout of about 30 people filled the meeting room at the Millicent Library to greet mystery writer Joan Liviingston at her hometown library for a reading and some fun stories on Wednesday, 10/18/23. The author of the Isabel Long Mystery Series, Ms. Livingston is from Fairhaven, the daughter of… [Read More]

Halloween Dear Frankie, My kid brother Herbie is four years old and a good kid. He has had more than his share of hospi­tali­za­tions in his short life be­cause of a chronic illness. When he is well, my family is committed to making his life as normal and pleasant as possible. Last week, Herbie asked… [Read More]