By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts is proceeding with the Phase 4 reopening plans as set out by Governor Charlie Baker.. These are some highlights of the upcoming changes. For details, visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/ reopening-massachusetts Effective on May 10 Large venues such as indoor and outdoor stadiums, arenas and ball­parks currently open as part of Phase 4, Step… [Read More]

May is around the corner, but spring has been elusive, with cold temperatures, wind and rain making an appearance on a regular basis. Meanwhile, though, the leaves are starting to push their way to the fore and wildlife is hanging out in the open more often. Margie Joseph caught these two love birds hanging out… [Read More]

The Recall Dan Freitas movement announced on Monday, 4/26/21, that they had collected enough signatures to recall Fairhaven Selectboard chair­per­son Daniel Freitas. On Tuesday, the group submitted the petitions with signatures that will now have to be certified. If the certified signatures reach the threshold of 20% of registered Fairhaven voters, which equals 2384, then… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor In last week’s issue, Fairhaven resident Diane Hahn sent a letter to the editor accusing Board of Health chairperson Peter DeTerra of closing the front door of town hall to keep her out of the building, while her arm was in the doorway. She said that he also threatened to call the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven resident and University of Rhode Island student Alyssa Botelho’s latest short film To Dust All Return, produced by Bethany Fernandes, has wrapped principal photography at the Aptucxet Trading Post in Bourne, MA. The crew con­sisted of University of Rhode Island students, alumni, and local New England filmmaking professionals.  The suspenseful drama… [Read More]

Press Release The Millicent Library, 45 Center Street, Fairhaven, is excited to announce outdoor storytime every Wednes­day in May at 11:00 a.m. (Rain date Thursday) Read, sing, and get up and move on the Millicent Library Lawn! This program is for families with little ones age 3+ (siblings are welcome!). Families are encouraged to bring… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Housing Authority teamed up with state agencies to make sure that residents were able to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The HA held two clinics, with the first shot administered on March 11 and the second on April 8.  FHA Executive Director Krisanne Sheedy said about 120 shots were… [Read More]

Fairhaven Tree Warden Press Release On Friday, May 7, 2021 the Fairhaven Tree Department partnering with the BPW and Eversource will celebrate Arbor Day by planting 10 new trees along Union and Laurel Streets. Arbor Day is an annual holiday celebrating the planting, upkeep and preserva­tion of trees. Eversource donated 8 of the 10 trees and… [Read More]