By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s annual election is slated for April 5, 2021 (COVID permitting) and nomination papers should have been turned in by 12/12. There are four contested races as of 2/16, but candidates have until 3/3 to change their minds and withdraw. Up for re-election this year is Bob Espindola for Selectboard. He will… [Read More]

Press Release Edward Gonet IV of Fairhaven was awarded second place in the annual Massachusetts VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition sponsored by the State Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its Auxiliary. State winners were announced during a Zoom event on Sunday, January 31, 2021. The National theme for this year’s… [Read More]

School is hard. School during a pandemic is even harder. I think it’s important for my readers to know about the struggles of students during the COVID-19 pan­demic. That’s why I decided to find out what subjects and courses have been the most difficult for students to learn with a hybrid schedule.  Regardless of the… [Read More]

Hungry all the time Dear Frankie,  I’m hungry all the time. I only get two meals a day. In the after­noon, I do get two Kongs that are stuffed with peanut butter. But I never get them on a regular sched­ule. So, I’m always on the look-out for the first and then the second Kong…. [Read More]

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]