By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Assistant to the Town Administrator, Vicki Oliveira, has been assigned to a clerical position at the public works department, effective this past Monday, 8/15/22.  The first public indication of the move was a Facebook post by Tracy Travers, who has also sent a letter to the editor (see page 18). In… [Read More]

Fairhaven Fire Department Press Release On Monday, 8/15/22, around 6:02 p.m., the Town of Fairhaven sustained a large power outage.  The Fairhaven Fire Department responded to three box alarms during this time when a report of an explosion and fire in the brush near All Trust Credit Union at 123 Alden Road came in. Engine 3… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven police are reminding residents to lock their car doors, especially at night, after a spate of break-ins this week on West Island.  Cars on several streets on West Island had items stolen late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, 8/14. Residents posted on social media that their vehicles had been com­promised…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Veterans’ Services Office has been located in the Council on Aging/Senior Center building since June 23. Last week, the VSO/COA jointly held a barbecue lunch to welcome the VSO to the building.  By all accounts, the move has been a good one, with both departments saying the move is working out… [Read More]

About 200 classic cars showed up to the annual car-truck-bike show at Livesey Park on 8/14/22 sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association. In addition to lots of cars and lots of people checking them out, the event also featured food, music, vendor tables, and raffles. ••• Click here to download the entire 8/8/22 issue:… [Read More]

The Millicent Library in Fairhaven hosted Toby Dills for a lesson and hands-on experience building bottle rockets and setting them off on Tuesday, 8/9/22.  Dr. Dills explained the mechanics of the rockets, and then participants had a chance to try it themselves on the lawn of the Unitarian Church.  The rockets launch off their launchpads… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Rotary Club awarded four scholarships at their meeting last week. Jacob Larocque, Liam Reynolds, Samantha Sauve, and Mariel Surprenent each received $500 to help them with costs of their post secondary education.  ••• Click here to download the entire 8/8/22 issue: 08-18-22 TeddyBear Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Aspiring Writer Looking For Advice Dear Frankie,  I am one of your biggest fans. The first time I read your column, I knew I wanted to be a writer.  Since I was a puppy, I have been making up stories in my head. When I learned to write, I wrote my stories in little notebooks… [Read More]

Eight small sailboats participated in the annual West Island Regatta at Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven on 8/13. The informal, friendly sailing competition presents a challenge to experienced and novice sailors. The boats sailed out of Hoppy’s Landing and through a three mile course. The name of this year’s winner was not available by press time…. [Read More]