By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts is planning to open more mass vaccination sites and some pharmacies also have the vaccine. According to the state’s website, Dartmouth High School and Fairhaven Walgreen’s are the closest locations. Only people 75+ are eligible to receive the vaccines.   The state has seen steady declines in the number of cases… [Read More]

Press Release Fairhaven voters, it is surreal to realize how one individual can ignite an idea and unite a group of volunteers together towards a cause to create positive change for our community. Fairhaven Forward has always been about our town and being open, transparent and apolitical since its inception to engage as many residents… [Read More]

Press Release Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars announces the following scholarships now available for 2021. Application period is open until April 20, 2021.  Apply online at https://fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org   NEW scholarships are being added constantly. Check your profile weekly to see what NEW scholarships you qualify for both at the local and national level. The following scholar­ships are… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor A little variety store has been in that spot for 70+ years, but last year, on 2/3/20, Jackson’s Variety, which had occupied the space for more than 50 years, suffered a devastating fire.  The damage meant tens of thousands of dollars in renovations. The Jackson family decided it was time to sell…. [Read More]

By Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Fairhaven received the names of its three finalists for the town adminis­trator position during the Fairhaven Selectboard meeting on 2/8, and board members tentatively sched­uled a meeting for Tuesday, 2/16, to hold final interviews in open session. The Town’s hiring consultant, Community Paradigm Associates President Bernie Lynch, announced the three… [Read More]

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals on 2/2 could not shed light on the Stratford Group’s proposed reduc­tion in units or the altered roofline design for the Oxford School development, even after Building Com­mis­sioner Chris Carmichael confirmed that the ZBA did vote to approve the proposed changes two years ago. Resident… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker has eased up on some restrictions for businesses this week, citing a downward trend in new cases of COVID-19. Businesses that were limited to 25% capacity, are now able to operate at 40% capacity, including restaurants and close contact personal services. Businesses that can now operate at 40%… [Read More]

By Elizabeth DaCunha Snow days. It’s a controversial topic. You either love ’em or hate ’em, but that depends on whether you care about a few less days of summer. Unfortunately, snow days aren’t up for debate any longer. Now that we are so familiar with using technology to learn, schools including FHS have decided… [Read More]

Resents Being Dressed Up Dear Frankie,  Don’t get me wrong, I love my Mom. I’d even say she’s per­fect, except for one thing. She loves being hip, wearing torn jeans and shoes with spikes, (even though she has a bad foot). I love to see the get-ups she comes up with. But I don’t like… [Read More]

Hello, my name is Don Collasius and I am running for the position of Fairhaven Tree Warden. “A tree warden is a person in charge of shade trees on public town lands and has the unique legal responsi­bility: to guard public resources against destructive forces that might include persons, insects, or diseases,” as defined by… [Read More]