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]

(See end for employee salaries) By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members will face 59 articles and a $56+ million budget this Saturday, 6/18/22. In addition to the general operating budget and spending articles, TM will also decide the fate of some bylaw proposals/changes. The Finance Committee report notes that for the last two years,… [Read More]

Press Release On June 3, 2022, Jeffrey E. Riley Stadium at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech was filled with family, friends and members of our school commu­nity as the Class of 2022 Artisans crossed the stage at our annual graduation ceremony. The ceremony was opened with a beautiful rendition of the national anthem performed by Deysia… [Read More]

The Livesey Club awarded 6 scholarships to the following people;  Tristen Lewis of Middleboro High  Jacob Larocouge Fairhaven High  Gage Darmofal Fairhaven High  Neely Francis Fairhaven High  Paige Bettencourt Fairhaven High in memory of William Bill Cabral  Bryan Tremblay of NB Voke  We wish them all success in life.  ••• Click here to download the… [Read More]