By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Health spent a few minutes at the end of their 3/16/22 meeting discussing the oddity of one board member’s ability and willingness to fill in as an inspector in a variety of areas.  BOH chairperson Mike Ristuccia used the standard item for “any other business” to praise fellow… [Read More]

Kevin Grant My name is Kevin Grant and I’m running for a seat on the Planning Board. I grew up in Fall River and lived in New Bedford for years before purchasing a home in Fairhaven with my wife in 2018. I am the East Coast Supply Chain Manager for Revolution Foods, which is based… [Read More]

By Lori Richard, Neighb News Correspondent Over the past three weeks, members of the East Fairhaven School student in grades 4 and 5 have been collecting dog and cat food, toys, cleaning supplies and more in their Fairhaven Animal Shelter Pet Drive.  The students conceived of, organized, and ran the fundraiser, including creating posters and flyers… [Read More]

The Fairhaven High School Drama Club will present the musical “Into the Woods,” its first production since the pandemic hit in 2020, Thurs., 3/31–Sat., 4/2 at 7:30 p.m., and Sun., 4/3 at 2 p.m. This year’s director is former FHS student Marisa Rebelo. For tickets, visit https://fairhaven-public-schools.ticketleap.com/into-the-woods. Tickets: $15/adults, $13/students, $13/seniors. “Into the Woods” is… [Read More]

Will COVID Ever End? Dear Frankie,  My family is driving me nuts. All they ever talk about is how Covid has ruined their lives, and they can’t take it anymore.  My Dad is upset because the golf trip was canceled. My mom is depressed because her cousin canceled the wedding reception and it’s too late… [Read More]

 March is Women’s History Month, when we try to focus on the contribu­tions of women throughout history. Last month, during Black History Month, we included many women among the African American lumi­naries we highlighted. See our Feb­ruary issues for informa­tion on those African American women who made (or should have made) history.  Women’s History Month… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Members of Fairhaven High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) rallied their classmates to show solidarity with all LGBTQ+ youth across the country. In response to legislation in Florida and Texas, the students participated in the National Queer Youth Walkout on Friday, 3/11 at 1 p.m. Samantha Brodeur, president of the GSA at FHS, told… [Read More]

Anne Morton Smith My name is Anne Morton Smith and while I am officially running unopposed, I am asking for your support in the April 4 election to become a member of the Board of Public Works. A number of people have asked me “why?” and my answer is simple. I’d like to be part… [Read More]