By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Firefighters Association, Local 1555 treated the community to its first “Foam Day” on Saturday, 7/29/23, at Cushman Park. Firefighters used the same setup they use for fighting fires with foam, but instead of the eductor pulling chemical foam from a container, it pulled Dawn Dish Detergent into the water stream… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board spent a bit more time than usual at its 7/17/23 meeting discussing police details for Our Lady of Angels Feast, which will be held at the OLOA feast grounds September 2–4.  Lt. David Sobral of the Fairhaven Police Department told the SB that he felt there needed… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The town of Fairhaven Belonging Committee teamed up with MO LIFE, a nonprofit that provides support for individuals with developmental disabilities, to hold the town’s first DisABILITY Pride event on 7/30/23 at the Fairhaven Senior Center.  The day included information booths, a dunk tank, and activities for kids, including face painting. … [Read More]

Press Release “Proud Tradition, Proud Future” became the Fairhaven High School motto in 2009 and now is the best way to describe the new approach to the Athletic Director role at Fairhaven High School. The Fairhaven Public Schools is proud to introduce Mr. Donald Joseph and Mr. John Ricciardi as the new Co-Athletic Directors for… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Police Department rolled out a new program at the town’s DisABILITY Pride Event on Sunday, 7/30/23.  “The Department has launched a Blue Envelope program to help us better/safer serve people with autism,” PD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Kobza.  The envelopes are designed to be used to hold vehicle paperwork, such… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Police received multiple 911 calls at about 11:05 a.m. on Monday, 7/31/23, stating that a male had shot himself and was not breath­ing, at Fort Phoenix, near the cannons.  According to FPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Kobza, police responded and found the injured male and a female who was not injured…. [Read More]

Is This All There Is? Dear Frankie, I understand I live a lovely life. I have a loving family and friends. The doggie daycare and the dog park I go to are state-of-the-art. I have never been sick, abused, or neglected. My parents are healthy, kind, and considerate.  But every day is like every other,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Approximately 300 people showed up in the center of Fairhaven with lawn chairs and blankets to listen to some free music in front of town hall by Truue on Thursday, 7/20. The free Concerts Under the Stars series is spon­sored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association (FIA) and features a different band… [Read More]