The Fairhaven Rotary Club awarded two scholarships to Fairhaven High School students. Brian Poirier and Colby Bolger each received $500 at a recent Rotary Club meeting.    ••• Click here to download the entire 8/19/21 issue: 08-19-21 TeddyBear Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal.

Making Smart Pay Off  Dear Frankie,  I am a seven-year-old poodle. I started agility school when I was a puppy. As soon as I gradu­ated, I began competing in the agility trials. I am now one of the top competitors in the sport. When I’m at a competition people often compli­ment me on my intelligence…. [Read More]

Press Release Every year since 1998, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots have been celebrating those who give their time to help others. The program was originally known as the Community Quarterback Awards and were presented to those who exemplify leadership, dedication and a commitment to improving their communities through volunteerism.  In 2011,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Interim Town Adminis­trator Wendy Graves and the Fairhaven Selectboard (see page 4) discussed the possibility of instituting a mask requirement for town hall again, but decided to wait for the health department to weigh in.  Meanwhile, Fairhaven Town Hall entrances will have signs urging people to wear masks but not… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board voted in June to make Fairhaven a Purple Heart Town, a designation to honor those who have been wounded or killed combat in service to the country. On Sunday, 8/8/21, the official designation was marked with a ceremony at Fairhaven’s Veterans Memorial Park on Route 6. Town officials,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor With a new board after the special/ recall election, the Fairhaven Select Board was finally able to move forward on the process of hiring a permanent Town Administrator. The board had been stymied for months, with board member Keith Silvia not allowed to participate because his wife is the Council on Aging… [Read More]

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Select Board adjusted the composition of the Town Administrator Search Committee on August 9, increasing the membership from seven to nine. Chair Bob Espindola said feedback he received from the public prompted him to consider adding a repre­sentative from the Board of Public Works to the screening committee. To… [Read More]

From Fairhaven Police Department Facebook Page FPD has BIG NEWS!!  The Fairhaven Police Department is EXCITED to announce our very own K9 Division. We have selected Officer Jillian Jodoin as our K9 handler. Our friendly scent community support K9 will be trained in locating missing and endangered children and adults, track persons involved in crimes,… [Read More]

At Custom House Square, New Bedord Summer Sound Series presents free concerts, Thursdays, 2–7 p.m., at the beer garden in Custom House Square in downtown New Bedford. Bring food, meet friends, grab drinks, enjoy music. Bring a lawn chair and lounge in the park, or sit under the tent and have a drink from the… [Read More]