By Beth David, Editor An earthquake shook the region on Sunday, 11/8, and shook up residents as well, We’re not accustomed to earthquakes in these parts and it was a pretty good shake that rumbled through, starting in the waters off Mishaum Point in Dartmouth, and traveling beyond our coverage area. The initial reports put the… [Read More]

The temperature was in the mid-60s last Friday, 11/6, a great day to do some yard work. So the Fairhaven Lions Club members spruced up the grounds at the Academy building, which houses the Fairhaven Visitors Center and the Historical Society’s museum. The work was originally scheduled for last week, but temperatures were in the… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Animal Shelter held a trick-or-treat event on Saturday, 10/31/20, from noon to 2 p.m. More than 200 people and pets showed up for treats and fun. The Wicked Witch of Fairhaven made an appearance, and treats were available for all the children, two-legged and four-legged alike. Children were also able to pet the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor As of Monday, 11/2, Fairhaven dropped back a notch in the reopening trajectory, due to the town being in the red on the state’s map. The town is now in Phase 3, Step 1, instead of Step 2. The red designation is higher risk, and Mass. Governor Charlie Baker ordered that any… [Read More]

Nobody does Halloween like Fairhaven Center (okay, maybe Salem, Mass.), even in a pandemic. The good folks of Fairhaven’s village area found some creative candy delivery systems to keep the touching to a minimum, and still managed to keep the scaring at a maximum. Lee Baumgartner on Pleasant Street said they all need a “taste… [Read More]

Beth David, Editor The Witches of West Island made their first Halloween Day ride around the island on Saturday, 10/31. About a dozen witches traded in their brooms for bicycles and cackled their way along the roads of West Island, throwing candy where appropriate and spreading Halloween spirit. The right was rather hastily planned, but may… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Government/Public Access channel held its third annual Haunted Halloween Party at Town Hall on Thursday, 10/29, but this time they went virtual. Participants could use Zoom to join the party or view it online, or watch live on Channel 95.  Cable Access Director Derek Frates said that approximately 50 people joined through Zoom,… [Read More]