Voters in Massachusetts went to the polls on Tuesday, 9/6, for the state’s primary election. Democrats and Republicans picked their candi­dates to face off in the election on November 8. As of press time only the Democratic race for governor had been called by the Associated Press. In an expected victory, Mass. Attorney General Maura… [Read More]

The kids have gone back to school. Students in Fairhaven began last week, with different schools and grades starting on different days. We at the Neighb News totally spaced out about the occasion, but a couple of our readers on West Island have been kind enough to share pics of the bus stop gang on… [Read More]

When Fairhaven celebrated the 500th anniversary of Fairhaven’s sister city Lagoa, in the Azores, Portugal, the mayor of Lagoa was not able to attend. But she learned all about it by reading the Neighb News.  The two municipalities engage in a variety of activities to create a deeper understanding of each area’s lives and traditions,… [Read More]

A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed Dear Frankie,  My good friend Mac has had two opera­tions on his back leg. Neither procedure has been successful. He needs to hold up his bum leg and limp on his other three legs to walk. He also suffers excruciating pain when he moves his leg the… [Read More]

Approximately 150 people showed up for some fire department fun, treats, and safety talk at the Millicent Library on Wednesday, 8/24/22. Members of the Fairhaven Fire Department talked to children and their adults about fire safety, and let some feel the power of the fire hose, aiming it at a stop sign. The library also… [Read More]

By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday 8/23 the Fairhaven Board of Public Works hired a new Highway Superintendent and another position for that department. The board first met with Daniel Wieghmink who was interviewing for Highway Department Heavy Motor Equipment Operator.  BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado said that he and Highway Superintendent… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The transportation and infra­structure bond bill signed by Governor Baker earlier this month includes $100 million for the permit­ting and construction of the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge. State Rep. Bill Straus and state transportation officials presented information to Fairhaven officials on August 10. Rep. Straus also spoke about the presentation at the Select… [Read More]

Fairhaven Firefighters Association, Local 1555, treated the town to a free movie on Saturday, 8/27/22, at Livesey Park in Fairhaven, featuring Disney’s Encanto. Sponsors included Local 1555, S.A.F.E. Program, Anne Whiting Real Estate, Profishant, Inc., and Dorothy Cox’s Chocolates. In addition to the movie, attendees enjoyed free treats, including popcorn and other snacks. At least… [Read More]