Sports are Back By Elizabeth DaCunha Hello All!  DaCunha’s Dispatches is finally back at it in your favorite Neighb News!!  Now that Fairhaven High is back to normality for the most part, our student athletes finally have been able to have the Fall sport season they have so desperately missed during COVID times.  This edition… [Read More]

Mom is a Marathon Runner Dear Frankie,  My mom is a health nut. Be­sides the organic food, tooth­paste, cotton clothes, and probiotics, she also runs marathons. At least six months before the race, she is out there pounding the pavements regardless of the weather.  My motto has always been, “To each his own.” But that… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Monday, 11/8/21, the Fairhaven Select Board dis­cussed the Town Administrator search, say­ing they were on track to interview candidates within the next two to three weeks, and hopefully hire some­one who could start as soon as mid-December. The board also announced that the legislation changing the board to… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven welcomed two full time firefighters and two call fire­fighters to the ranks on Monday, 11/8/21, with the official swearing in during the Select Board meeting. The Depart­ment also promoted Chauncey Burr to Lieutenant. Fire Chief Todd Correia said the department had lost 38 years of experience due to retirements in the… [Read More]

Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badmin­ton and ping-pong. It is suitable for people of all ages and abilities, which accounts for its rapidly growing popularity in the US.  Fairhaven has two locations with pickleball courts: four courts each at Cushman Park and Fort Phoenix. All are open to the public,… [Read More]

It’s the Thought That Counts Dear Frankie,  Paris invited me to her birth­day party. The party will be at the barn where she keeps her horse.  When I got to the park the next day, every­one was talking about what to get Paris for a birthday present. Olivia showed us a horse magazine and said… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor All of Massachusetts and Rhode Island got socked by a fierce nor’easter from Tuesday to Wednesday, 10/26 and 10/27, that pelted the region with strong winds and lots of rain, resulting in widespread power outages. Fairhaven and Acushnet had trees down and blocked roads, keeping public works, police and other emer­gency services… [Read More]

Veterans Day is Thursday, 11/11, and both Fairhaven and New Bedford are holding their traditional parades. Both were canceled last year due to the pandemic.  So, let’s show veterans how we missed honoring them and get out there and line the streets. Fort Taber/Fort Rodman is also hosting Veterans Day events. FAIRHAVEN PARADE Thurs., 11/11,… [Read More]