On Thursday, 8/23, the seniors from the Social Day program at the Fairhaven Senior Center were treated to an Italian Day. Thanks to the generosity of Lisa & Jaci from “Just Gotta Have It,” the clients enjoyed Lasagna & pizza. Council on Aging Director Anne Silvia made homemade canoli and Gerry Giusti made tiramisu. Music… [Read More]

The Fairhave Police Department issued a statement confirming that they were investigating after a man’s body was found in the water near Moby Dick Marina, 2 River Avenue, on Monday, 8/27/18.  At approximately 6:45 p.m., Fairhaven Police responded to a call at the marina, and located the body of an adult man in the water… [Read More]

The North Fairhaven Improvement Association held its annual Music Night and Car Show in Benoit Square on Sunday, 8/19/18, featuring classic and antique cars, and Eddie and the Exciters playing all the old tunes, while people danced in the street or listened to the music. The dancing and car show were free, and attendees could… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Anyone using the Little Bay Extension on the Phoenix Bike Trail in Fairhaven by now has noticed that the grounds around the old stone building have been spruced up quite a bit as of late. The project is the brainchild of Fairhaven resident Alex Sylvaria, 17, who is fixing up the area… [Read More]

Press Release What may have looked like a ladder drill was actually a bird rescue on Tuesday Fairhaven Firefighters received a call from staff at Fairhaven High School reporting a large seagull had its wing impaled on a lightning rod on the roof of the High School and could not fly off.  On, 8/21/18, at… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Ever find yourself face to face with a customer who just does not seem to get it, who just does not seem to understand what you are saying? Your instinct tells you that some­thing’s wrong, but you can’t figure out what. Should you get angry, get firm, or maybe consider that the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Paulo Raposo, 45, of 7 Morton Street, Fairhaven, was arraigned on 8/16/18 on animal cruelty charges stemming from a complaint filed back in June. On 6/18/18, Fairhaven Police were called to the residence on a report of a case of animal abuse. When they arrived, police were informed that Mr. Raposo frequently… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The USCG Cutter Barque “Eagle’ floated into New Bedford harbor with local politicians on board and crowds gathered in all the good places to see it glide through the hurricane barrier to the State Pier. As it passed by Fort Phoenix, the Fairhaven Village Militia shot off the Fort’s cannons in salute…. [Read More]

The United States Coast Guard band, a 55 piece ensemble, played patriotic songs and popular classics, both instrumental and vocal pieces, at a free concert on Saturday, 8/11/18, at the Hastings Middle School gymnasium. The band was in the area for the arrival of the USCG Cutter Barque Eagle, which was open to the public… [Read More]