By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board met on Monday, 3/30/26, to discuss the budget, a possible Proposition 2 1/2 override, and articles on the Town Meeting warrant. The board voted to approve all except for three articles:  the operating budget (Article 8); the proposed override (Article 9); and the General Fund Capital Plan be­cause… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board, Finance Committee, and School Committee held a joint meeting on Tuesday, 3/31/26, to discuss the budget and a possible Proposition 2 1/2 override vote. The Select Board and School Committee both managed to agree on the budget numbers, but the Finance Committee did not vote, deciding to hold off… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor New Bedford provided three chances to join in the No Kings 3 protest held around the caountry, and the world, on Saturday, 3/28/26. Protesters took to the streets to protest the authori­tarian policies and actions of the Trump administration.  About 1,000 people gathered at Buttonwood Park at noon and lined the streets… [Read More]

By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven High School softball team defeated Dartmouth on the road, 21-1, on 3/30/26.  The Blue Devils earned its first win of the 2026 season. Fairhaven roared to the tune of 16 runs in the fourth inning. Freshman (17) Brianna Pierce pitched a complete game and hit a home run… [Read More]

Easter Bunny Dear Frankie, For as long as I can remember, I have cele­brated Easter with the Bixbys.  The Bixby twins are my age and super fun to play with. We each get an Easter basket from the bunny and have a big Easter egg hunt. Last year, the bunny hid 100 eggs in some… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Coatline Elderly Services hosted a March for Meals event at the Fairhaven Council on Aging on 3/20/26, to celebrate Meals on Wheels program and the drivers and volun­teers who deliver the meals. The program delivers more than 1600 meals a day to elderly and disabled people in Greater New Bedford.  Gerami Pacheco,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor In a meeting that got tense at times, the Fairhaven Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee met for three hours on 3/19/26 to try to balance a budget that is $1.5 million short without cuts to departments and services. SC chairperson, Brian Monroe, gave an opening statement that did not mince… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board voted to approve the appointment of Carla Mourao as Treasurer/Collector at its meeting on 3/23/26. Ms. Mourao has more than 30 years of experience in related positions, including as an Assistant Treasurer/Collector, and currently as Treasurer/Collector in Somerset.  “I have the heart, work ethic, and dedication you need… [Read More]

Fairhaven’s election is on Tuesday, 6/9/26, and nomination papers are available. To be on the ballot, candi­dates must collect 50 signatures of registered voters. The last day to take out papers is Thurs., 4/16. Last day to return papers is Thurs., 4/21.  The last day to register to vote is Fri., 5/29 by 5 p.m…. [Read More]