The 3-3-3 Rule Dear Frankie, Recently my parents adopted a two-year-old lab, from our local shelter.  Ralph scored high points with my mom be­cause he was housebroken, knew his name, and came when called. Later, we discovered he didn’t know how to walk on a leash or to respond to a reprimand when helping himself… [Read More]

Buzzards Bay Coalition Press Release Salt marshes across Buzzards Bay are experiencing significant stress from climate-change driven sea level rise, but also a range of factors that include tidal restrictions and nitrogen pollution. This is the conclusion of the report, “Buzzards Bay Salt Marshes: Vulnerability and Adapta­tion Potential,” released 2/28/23 by the Buzzards Bay Coalition,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Most of us know that many families rely on the meals provided by the school system to make sure children get the food they need. When school vacations come around, a lot of families have a tough time getting enough food for their growing children. The Fairhaven Public Schools Family Engagement Center… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Town of Fairhaven announced this week that it received a $12,500 grant from MassDEP Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP) for Level 2 charging stations and two leased electric Chevrolet Bolts for Town use.  The town has also installed two Elec­tric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, with two ports each, so a total… [Read More]

What Happened to My Word is My Honor?  Dear Frankie, My friend Harry scores a 10 when it comes to generosity. When he brings a snack to the park, half goes to me. When watch­ing TV, I get his favorite chair. If I forget my coat, his coat becomes mine.  The problem I have with… [Read More]

Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars Many different scholarships available with different requirements for graduating high school seniors.  Create profile/apply online, https:// fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org Colonial Club  One $1,000 scholarship for graduate attending a two or four-year college in the fall. For Fairhaven residents only. Applications available at guidance offices. Goytizolo Scholarship  One time $1,000 scholarship. The Enrique Goytizolo… [Read More]

Press Release As part of Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III’s ongoing Missing Persons Initiative, our office, working with the Massa­chusetts Unresolved Unit and the Fall River Police Department, are seeking the public’s help in providing any information related to missing person, Clotilde (Arruda) Tremblay. Clotilde “Claudette” Arruda was born in St. Miguel… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven officials, consultants, and state officials held a public meeting on Wednesday, 2/8/22, to discuss the growing threat of flooding along the coast during storms. The Municipal Vulnerability Prepared­ness (MVP) meeting allowed residents to voice their concerns and tell officials where the flooding is getting worse in their neighborhoods. The project is… [Read More]