The National Junior Honor Society at Elizabeth Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven conducted a toy drive for the Toys for Tots program run by the United States Marine Corps. The students collected 74 toys. ••• Click here to download the entire 1/6/22 issue: 01-06-22 PolarPlunge Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

As of press time, no additional candidates had taken out papers for Fairhaven Select Board since our last update. Four candidates have taken out papers to run for SB in the 4/4/22 election, and one has returned them. This election will have three seats on the ballot, as it is the election that will expand… [Read More]

Displaced During the Holidays Dear Frankie, My family loves the Christ­mas holidays. The day after Thanksgiving, they turn on the Christmas carols, get out the ornaments and decorate the tree. Every year they put the tree next to the big glass door that faces the patio. This is the best and sunniest place in the… [Read More]

Press Release The Fairhaven Fire Department and Fairhaven Harbormaster Division responded to WJA properties, located at 4 Water Street for a report of a diesel spill in the harbor from an unknown source on 12/16/21. An Engine, the Oil Spill Response Trailer, and the Deputy Chief were dispatched.  On arrival, the Fire Department found an estimated 50… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Residents all over the area worked hard to make their homes bright for the season. Once again, Gellette Road takes the cake with its 200,000+ lights and thoughtful use of all of them. The house on Route 6 near Welcome Street is also back at it. We truly want to give others… [Read More]

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Press Release Fairhaven Public Schools an­nounced the hiring of a new Assistant Superintendent at its School Commit­tee meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Mark Balestracci will assume the role of Assistant Superintendent starting on December 13, 2021. Balestracci, a South Coast native, is leaving his 16-year tenure with the Mashpee Public Schools, most recently as… [Read More]

Press Release On June 12th, 2020, Town Meeting convened to vote on a total of 60 articles, one of these items included action on Article 48, citizens petition calling for the creation of a nine-member Charter Committee. By 139-32 votes, your representa­tives at Town Meeting over­whelmingly approved this article. This group’s charge is reviewing all… [Read More]