Ducks seem to be on their way to board the Steamship Authority’s ferry “Island Home,” docked in Fairhaven at dusk on Tuesday, 3/22/22, as spring tries to break through the last vestiges of winter at the end or March. The area will be facing some wet weather on Thursday, but the weekend should be in… [Read More]

Press Release FAIRHAVEN — Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department arrested and charged a man following a bank robbery on Wednesday afternoon, 3/16. Konstantin Gladyish, age 24, from Westfield, MA, was charged with: Armed Robbery While Masked Larceny Over $1,200 Larceny from a Building Gladysh also had an active warrant for larceny…. [Read More]

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]