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Paula Jardin It is with great sadn­ess, yet a tremendous amount of apprecia­tion that we acknowl­edge the retirement of Paula Jardin from Fairhaven High School. We are so thankful to have had the opportunity to learn from her, laugh with her, and to have been cared for by her for so many successful years. Any… [Read More]

From Robert N. Baldwin, Superintendent, Fairhaven Public Schools Now more than ever I will have to keep this Commencement Address short and to the point because you will have the opportunity to fast forward right through this part of the ceremony. It has become tradition that every year I do not write my speech until the morning… [Read More]

From Andrew Kulak, Principal of Fairhaven High School Good Afternoon  Welcome — family, friends, staff, and especially the class of 2020.  Class — You are Now Graduates — and alumni of this remarkable high school  In your journey through high school, you have persevered and achieved a significant milestone in your life. Be Proud of that achievement.  Graduating from… [Read More]

By Jean Perry, Special to the Neighb News The “drive-through” graduation ceremony preceded by an unprece­dented school semester of online learning from home was certainly unconventional, but as Fairhaven Class of 2020 Valedictorian Olivia Maciel pointed out in her prepared speech: “We’re probably the only graduating class in recent history that’s going to have a story… [Read More]

By Emelia Dube, Fairhaven High School Salutatorian Good afternoon family, friends, faculty members, and of course, graduates. I am Emelia Dube, and I’d like to start off by thanking those who have offered their advice, instruction, and support these past few years. I would like to say a special thank you to the Fairhaven School Committee,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Black Lives Matter protests causing upheaval in cities across the country have not ignored this area. But, so far, local protests have been peaceful. A group protesting against police brutality in response to the death of George Floyd, made its way to Fairhaven on Monday, 6/1.  The group of about 60… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said this week that businesses on the “Phase 2” list, slated to reopen on 6/8, can begin preparations inside their stores to open in the next phase. Workers will be allowed in to prepare businesses and get them ready for the many changes necessary for the phased reopening…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The parade had to be canceled, but that does not mean that the ceremony and rituals of remembering the fallen had to be canceled. The Town of Fairhaven still placed flags on the graves of veterans at town cemeteries, raised the big flag at the high school, and held a ceremony. The… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Town employees in both Acushnet and Fairhaven have been working partly from home and partly on site during the COVID-19 restrictions. Both town halls are closed to the public, but all departments are serving the public as well as they can. ‘We’re open for business, but unfortunately closed to the public,” said… [Read More]