By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 4/27/26, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to change their recommendation for the operating budget and the proposed override that will be voted on at Town Meeting this Saturday, 5/2. Town Administrator, Keith Hickey, said the state budget is not finalized, but the latest iteration gives the town $94,000… [Read More]
BPW exploring traffic alterations, including one-way streets
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Board of Public Works and Fairhaven Police Department will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, 5/6/26, to discuss proposed traffic alterations in neighborhoods throughout town, which will include changing some streets from two-way to one-way. Many streets in town are very narrow, allow two-way travel and allow parking on both… [Read More]
Fairhaven Schools are something to be proud of
Submitted by Tara Kohler, Fairhaven Superintendent of Schools Our schools are something this community has every reason to be proud of. Every day, I see our educators, staff, and students doing the hard work of creating safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environments. That commitment is the foundation of Fairhaven, and it remains as strong as ever…. [Read More]
Neighbors protest proposed 40B project at GB Knowles site
By Beth David, Editor Neighbors who live on Peirce’s Point Road made up some signs and stood out on Route 6 in front of the G. Bourne Knowles property to protest the 40B development with 224 rental units proposed for the site. Lots of drivers blew their horns in support on Saturday morning, 4/25/26, as… [Read More]
Fire on Bridge Street displaces one
Fairhaven Fire Department Press Release On Tues., 4/28/28 at 1:35 p.m. Holbrook Regional Communications Center dispatched this department for a reported porch fire at 86 Bridge Street, Fairhaven. While companies were responding, Fairhaven Police reported that there were flames showing. Group 4 is assigned to duty today. Engine 2, Engine 4, Ladder 1, Car 1, Car… [Read More]
Bicycle enthusiasts help each other with bike repair
By Beth David, Editor The “blessing” part of the “Blessing of the Bicycles” kind of got lost in the shuffle, but the repair shop was most definitely a big hit. Four organizations teamed up for the bicycle repair workshop at the Unitarian Church in Fairhaven on 4/26/26: Fairhaven UU Church, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.), Fairhaven Livable… [Read More]
Fairhaven baseball defeats GNB Voc-Tech 7-1
By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Blue Devils hosted the Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech Bears on 4/24/26 at the Joe Jason Senior Champions Field at Pope Park in Acushnet, Mass. Fairhaven did not concede a run until the final inning. Pitcher Ryan Pires pitched all seven innings of the match. Pires was cold-blooded on… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The End of an Era Dear Frankie, In the last year, my mom has had several auto accidents. She didn’t hit anyone or crash into another car, but she did have to replace a fender, a side mirror, and a front grille. Except for the accident involving driving over a low wall, the other accidents… [Read More]
Acushnet holds election with no contested races
By Beth David, Editor A total of 6.36% of registered voters turned out in Acushnet on Tuesday, 4/28/26, to vote in an election that had no contested races. Five races on the ballot were empty, with no one at all running for those seats. Of 8,883 registered voters, 565 cast their ballots for all town-wide offices…. [Read More]
Fairhaven Conservation Commission holds Earth Day event
By Beth David, Editor The weather definitely put a damper on the Fairhaven Conservation Commission’s Earth Day event at Cushman Park on 4/18/26. Cold, rainy, and windy, the day was not hospitable for an outdoor event. That did not, however, dampen the enthusiasm of ConCom chairperson, Brandon Estrella, and his #1 helper, Colin Queen. Conservation &… [Read More]
