By Beth David, Editor Jaylen Lussier, who has been selling lemonade all summer to raise funds for Boston Children’s Hospital, turned in an impressive $2195.00. The Fairhaven ten-year-old traveled up to BCH on October 8, to present the traditional over-sized check to the hospital, get a tour, play a game live on the BCH “Seacrest… [Read More]

Press Release In the early morning of October 13, Fairhaven Firefighters responded to a one-room fire in a residence at 104 Fort Street. The call came in via an alarm monitoring company at 12:50 a.m. reporting fire alarms sounding in the home. Initially two Fire Engines responded to the scene. Once crews arrived at the… [Read More]

A $1000 scholarship for a graduating Fairhaven-resident high school senior interested in history will be awarded by the Fairhaven Historical Society. The scholarship, to be presented for the first time in 2019 and annually thereafter, honors Enrique Goytizolo’s dedication to preserving the history of the Town of Fairhaven and his vital and long-time leadership role… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department elicited many an ooh and aah at its annual open house and fire safety demonstration on Sunday, 10/7/18 at the Fairhaven Fire Department Head­quarters. Free activities included a bounce house, pizza, punch, popcorn, fire hose, “Jaws of Life” demonstra­tion, and, of course, fire. Sparky the Fire Dog was… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor More than 200 Fairhaven residents got ride of hazardous materials at the town’s Household Hazardous Waste Date at the public works building on Saturday, 10/6/18. Held from 9 a.m. to noon, the event started much earlier, with cars lined up on Route 6 as early as 8:15 a.m. Residents were able to… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The anxiously awaited BMX bicycle pump track at Macomber & Pimental Park* is officially open for business. Organizers held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, 10/6, joined by about 30 BMX riders from toddler to adult.  Michael Rotondo, who spear­headed the effort, said he was pleasantly surprised at the support his group… [Read More]

Patrons of the Fairhaven Senior Center were treated to some snuggles with kittens from the Fairhaven Senior Center on Tuesday, 10/2/18. Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps said the kittens would be available for adoption this week. Meanwhile, he thought the kittens and the seniors could benefit from some mutual snuggles. “We did it because we just… [Read More]

Fairhaven Lion, Bill Kligel, now has the honor of responsibility for the Big Flag raisings at Fairhaven High School. Bill grew up in Fairhaven, has taught Flag Etiquette at Bristol Community College and is onYouTube under Flag Etiquette. He feels his military service and being a Fairhaven Lion has increased his respect and his desire… [Read More]