By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board re­viewed two proposals at its meeting on 7/17/23: the Benoit Square pro­posed road changes, and the bridge on Goulart Memorial Drive/Cause­way Road. Bill Travers, MassDOT District Operations Engineer for District 5, and Sam Hawkins, Sr. Engineer in the district traffic section presented to the board, with the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Cable TV Crew and “The Magazine” host Charlie Murphy picked up their national award in New York City on 6/28/23, taking a bit of a spin around the city while there. Mr. Murphy and independent producer David Fauteux won the “Best Magazine Show,” for their 2022 year-in-review episode. Fairhaven… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Rotary Club handed out four scholarships of $500 each to graduating high school seniors who are continuing their education.  ••• Click here to download the 7/20/23 issue:07-20-23 FireSafety Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Fairhaven Historical Society is pleased to announce that Kate Flannery is this year’s recipient of the $1,000 Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship. Kate graduated this June from Fairhaven High School and in the fall plans to attend Salve Regina University as a business major. Her essay outlined her efforts, alongside her grandmother, Beverly Rasmussen, to prevent… [Read More]

Press Release Bob McConnell has announced that he will be running for State Committeeman from the Second Bristol & Plymouth State Senate District in the upcoming Presidential Primary on March 5, 2024. The role serves New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fair­haven, Acushnet, and Mattapoisett.  “I am proud and excited to announce my candidacy for the Republican State… [Read More]

The Twins Dear Frankie, My friends Jack and Jill are twins. We usually meet three days a week at the park and have a great time together. That is when Jack is up to it. He has diabetes, so when he has a flare-up, he’s usually down for the count for a week.  Lately, Jill… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Rain and the threat of thunder­storms forced the Fairhaven Improve­ment Association to cancel the annual Homecoming Day Fair on 6/24/23. The event features about 175 vendor booths and is the biggest fund-raiser for many of the nonprofits that sell food. And, of course, food is perishable. So, some of the organizations… [Read More]

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]