Press Release Eighth grade artists in Mrs. Galinha’s class at Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School recently partnered with the Fairhaven Office of Tourism to dive deeper into the history of the Town of Fairhaven. The purpose of the partnership was to learn more about community, and how postcards can help preserve a town’s history. Students… [Read More]

Be Careful What you Wish Dear Frankie,  My Mom and I have a wonder­ful friend named Anne. Since I was a puppy, Anne has shopped for the gifts I give my Mom for her birthday and Mother’s Day. The other day Anne came over to hang out. When my Mom was in the kitchen and… [Read More]

Hello Readers! As you may have heard, the state has announced that all Massachusetts schools are to be learning full-time in person by May 17th. You might also know that the last day of school is around June 17th. That means that we are only spending about a month fully in the school building. Now,… [Read More]

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]