By Beth David, Editor Members of Fairhaven’s Rogers School Re-Use Committee conducted tours of the old school last week to highlight the building’s strengths and character. More than 300 people toured the building, according to a Face­book post by committee chair­person Susan Loo.  She said the majority left in “awe of not only the building’s beauty… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor A 2002 dark green Ford Ranger pickup truck seriously injured a pedestrian and the driver when it crashed into a tele­phone pole on Route 6 in Fairhaven near the intersec­tion of Adams Street on a rainy Monday, 10/4/21, at 9:45 a.m.  It appears the woman was waiting at the bus stop when… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor A small, but enthusiastic group got a sneak peek at Alyssa Botelho’s latest short film, “To Dust All Return,” in a hometown screening in the Fairhaven Town Hall auditorium on 10/2/21. The nine-minute film was the capstone project for Ms. Botelho, writer/director/editor, who graduated from the University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School… [Read More]

Press Release Massachusetts-based Koopman Lumber Company announced that it is expanding on the South Coast through the acquisition of Fairhaven Lumber, LLC at 120 Alden Rd. in Fairhaven, MA.  “The new location will enhance and improve our ability to serve customers on the South Cost with local Pro Sales desks and local inventory.In addition, the… [Read More]

There’s a new Jersey Mike’s restaurant in these parts and it’s in Fairhaven. Operating Partner Michael Donaghy said opening day went great, and he was looking forward to many more. With a complement of 7-8 workers on site there was a constant stream of customers.  And with only an hour to go Michael was seen… [Read More]

Breaking Up is Hard to Do Dear Frankie,  A couple of months ago, my mom’s friend asked if her dog Rags could ride with us to the park. Before my mom and I picked up Rags, she said that I should be sure to introduce her to the other dogs. Honestly, she didn’t need to… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Community Preser­va­tion Plan has been reviewed and approved and is available on the CPC webpage. The Community Preserva­tion Committee is accepting applica­tions for the 2021 (FY23) CPC funding round. The deadline for full applica­tions has been changed to October 13, 2021 at noon at the Planning and Economic Development Department in Town Hall. … [Read More]

The Fairhaven Cultural Council is pleased to announce it is currently accepting grant applications for the 2022 calendar year. Applicants can apply online at https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/fairhaven/. Applications are due no later than October 15, 2021. Each year, the Fairhaven Cultural Council, a local organization supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Town of Fairhaven, awards Local… [Read More]

Tax Auction Boon Comes With Caveat The September 28th land auction — what a boon for the town of Fairhaven! They raised nearly $2 million by selling off parcels of land to bring in immediate cash as well as tax revenue for years to come. A smart financial move for sure. Many of the parcels that… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor They got rained on, but not rained out. The Fairhaven Village Militia braved the rain on Saturday, 9/25/21, and took advantage of a short window of clearer skies at around dusk to fire off the five 24-pound Seacoast Cannons. The annual Revolutionary War encampment was canceled last year due to COVID-19. This… [Read More]