By Beth David, Editor The Fairhanen Father’s Day Road Race returned on 6/19/22 after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. The 5K only race saw 794 finishers, starting and ending at its traditional place, the Hastings Middle School.  First over the line was Fairhaven’s own Will Benoit in 15:39.8, now 19, and some­one we… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members approved a $56+ million operating budget, $50 million in borrowing for Wastewater Treatment Plant up­grades, and $3,765,000 in capital equipment/projects spending at annual Town Meeting on Saturday, 6/18/22, held in person for the first time in two years at Hastings Middle School. The meeting started at 9 and… [Read More]

Summer is in full swing, with Fairhaven’s annual Homecoming Day Fair and Fairhaven’s Got Pride this weekend, the July 4 parade and car cruise next week, and a bunch of other good stuff happening. See pages 5, 8, 9 for more happenings. Homecoming Day Fair Saturday, June 25, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Center… [Read More]

Press Release This scholarship is awarded by the Fairhaven Historical Society and honors Enrique Goytizolo’s dedica­tion to preserving the history of the Town of Fairhaven and his vital and long-time leadership role with the Fairhaven Historical Society. The annual Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship is a $1000 award for a graduating Fairhaven-resident high school senior. A minimum… [Read More]

The West Island Improvement Asso­cia­tion held the first of its four seasonal breakfast buffets on Father’s Day, 6/19/22, the traditional day for the season opener. The breakfasts have not been held for two years due to the pandemic.  The next breakfast will be on Sunday, 7/3, at the WIIA Community House, 41 Causeway Road, Fairhaven,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Farmers Market opened for the season on 6/19/22. Located at 151 Alden Road, the market has plenty of onsite parking, said owner-operator Joe Beaulieu. It’s still a little early in the season, but produce is available, and he said they plan on having corn on the cob available by July… [Read More]

Press Release The Lamb of God Christian Church, previously of Dartmouth, is now meeting at the Hampton Inn, One Hampton Way, Fairhaven, Mass. on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. This church has current ministries in evangelism, community outreach (examples: prayer, addiction, motor­cyclist blessings, elderly), and holds weekly Bible Studies with the pastor.  Sermons are taught in… [Read More]

Do you think I have a problem? Dear Frankie,  Last week my Nana dropped in unannounced to see the new baby. James is four months old and has been a handful for my mom.  Nana is a neat freak and went bonkers when she saw our messy house. To make matters worse, I had ripped… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven officials, state Rep. Bill Straus, and pickleball enthusiasts gathered for the official opening of the new pickleball courts at Fort Phoenix on Sunday, 6/12. Ken Pottel of the Fairhaven Pickle­ball Association called the growth of the organization “explosive.” He said they started with blended lines at the tennis courts at Cushman… [Read More]