By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Tree Warden Don Collasius went before the Fairhaven Select Board on September 13 in response to what Chairperson Bob Espindola referred to as “some questions about some trees that were removed.” After Mr. Collasius’s short video presentation, he said that he had coordinated with Eversource to remove a number of… [Read More]

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven’s first appointed Charter Committee held its first meeting on September 9 to discuss its mission, conceptualize a process, and estab­lish its values and expectations of itself. The consensus was that transparency was critical to the committee’s success. The committee voted on a list of nine values/expectations: keeping an open mind,… [Read More]

From Mattapoisett Harbormaster Facebook page **Incident Update** On Saturday, September 4, the vessel “Lady Hawk” sank in the vicinity of Nye’s Ledge. The vessel was located earlier this week with the assistance of the Massachusetts Environmental Police in the vicinity of Nye’s Ledge.  The hazard to navigation was removed from the waterway late on Friday afternoon,… [Read More]

From Fairhaven Firefighters Association, Local 1555 Facebook page Local 1555 would like to welcome our newest member, Firefighter/EMT Todd Sexton. Todd is a Marine Corps veteran and brings some great insight with him.  We are excited to have him working with us, partially because he’s a great guy, but mainly because he laughs at everything we… [Read More]

London Bridge is Falling Down  Dear Frankie,  I live in a condo on the sixteenth floor. My parents love where we live because they can see and hear the ocean and swim in our community pool. Unfortunately, I saw on the news that an apartment building in Florida that looks a lot like ours collapsed…. [Read More]

Press Release As cadets return to campus for classes, the Regiment, athletics, extracurricular activities, and time with old and new friends, they have another opportunity awaiting them —  the chance to serve their community. Service is required of every cadet at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), but many students embrace the opportunity to give back well beyond… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The annual Our Lady of Angels Feast returned to North Fairhaven this weekend after being canceled last year due to COVID-19 restric­tions. The traditional Portuguese “festa” features live music, game booths, Portugese and American foods, auctions and activities for children. Vendors and organizers of “the Biggest Little Feast” said it was well… [Read More]

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven Board of Health Chairperson Michael Ristuccia said on September 9 that he had no regrets about canceling the last BOH meeting after resident Ann Richard expressed her disappointment that the board went longer than two weeks without a public meeting during a pandemic. She was also dismayed that she did… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Preservation Committee and the Fairhaven Cultural Council are both accepting applications until 10/15/21. Letters of interest for the CPC should be submitted by 9/17/21. Community Preservation Committee Applications The Fairhaven Community Preser­va­tion Committee is now accepting applications for the 2021 (FY23) CPC funding round. The deadline for full applications will be October 15,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor It was only shell of its former self when it hit last Wednesday night, but Hurricane Ida, which devastated the Gulf Coast, dropped 8.22 inches of rain on West Island, with 7.86 inches recorded in other parts of town. Acushnet received 2.95 inches, New Bedford got a whopping 9.50. Shellfishing was still… [Read More]