On June 14 — Flag Day — President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else. No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from… [Read More]

The Birthday Party Dear Frankie, There are four­teen of us who hang around together at the dog park. What’s great about our group is that we can break into two teams and play baseball or touch football. Another advantage is that there is always someone to play with, even when a few dogs don’t show… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven High School sent 144 newly minted alumni into the world on Sunday, 6/1/25, with speakers repeating the message to carry it forward as they move onto the next phase of their lives. “We made it,” said Salutatorian, Christopher Barney, telling his fellow grads that leaving the halls of FHS does not… [Read More]

Here are the top ten Fairhaven High School graduates for 2025.   ••• Click here to download the 6/5/25 issue: 06-05-25 HS Grad Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

A variety of academic scholarships have been awarded to graduating seniors who are continuing  their education beyond high school.  Livesey Club The Thomas Livesey Club has awarded five, $1,000.00 Scholarships to the following graduating High School Seniors • Carly Bradshaw of Fairhaven High • Allison DaSilva. of Fairhaven High • Christopher Barney of Fairhaven High • Jayden Taylor of… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor After receiving a letter from Town Counsel, Healther White, explaining the flaw in their logic of the last meeting (5/15/25 issue), the Fair­haven Planning Board reorganized the board again, choosing a new chair and vice chair at its meeting on 5/27/25. Dianne Tomassetti, who was chosen Vice Chair at the 5/13 meeting,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Historical Commis­sion held a ceremony to celebrate the installation of a flagpole at Fort Phoenix, near the cannons, to replace one that had been broken for several months.  The new severe weather pole is rated to withstand winds of up to 180 MPH. The Apollo Series Severe Weather pole, made… [Read More]

Press Release Howe Allen Realty, the locally-owned boutique real estate firm that you have known for its dedication to Fairhaven and surrounding towns, is pleased to announce the opening of their new location at 47 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719.  Their locaton in the Center of Fairhaven reiterates the company’s commitment to serving the commu­nity… [Read More]

English as A Second Language Dear Frankie, I didn’t under­stand what my parents were asking me to do. My dad thought I had a hearing problem, but the vet said I could hear a refrigerator open a mile away. My brother said I was lazy and pulling their chain.  My mom wondered if it might… [Read More]