By Beth David, Editor The family of Fairhaven’s Matthew R. Rodriguez was awarded the Massa­chu­setts Medal of Liberty in his honor at a ceremony on September 11. Marine Lance Corporal Rodriguez was killed in action in Helmond Province in Afghanistan on 12/11/13.  The organization “Thanks To Yanks” holds a tribute dinner every year as a way… [Read More]

FHS Alumni Association Light-a-Light Campaign Unfortunately, due to budget cuts at the Standard Times and the Advocate, we are unable to conduct our mailing of the Advocate to the 6000 alumni we have in our database. This has always been our only fund­raiser of the year, and we now need your help to continue the mission… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Village Militia held its annual fall encampment at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on Saturday, 9/28/19. The one-day encampment was a smaller, abbreviated version of the militia’s usual camp due to the threat of EEE. Although the camp was smaller and crowds a bit lighter, the firing of the five cannons still brought a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The annual Fairhaven town auction brought in a healthy $11,808 from selling off surplus equipment, vehicles, recovered items, etc., on Saturday, 9/28/19. A larger than normal crowd assembled at the public works garage, probably due to the large number of vehicles and power tools available.  The biggest fetch of the day was… [Read More]

Last week of the contest Only one week left in Fairhaven TV’s summer photo contest. Deadline is every Friday at 9 a.m. for the week’s winning entry. How to Enter: Follow our Facebook page and/or Instagram @fairhaven_tv (we check!); Post and hashtag your photo #FairhavenTV (we won’t see it otherwise!) Here is photo contest schedule…. [Read More]

The Fairhaven Rotary Club presented longevity awards to Robert “Bob” Mitchell and Carolyn Longworth at its weekly meeting on Tuesday, 9/23/19. Mr. Mitchell has been a member for 43 years, and Ms. Longworth has been a member for 35 years.  Fairhaven Rotary members meet every Tuesday at Cleary’s Pub in Fairhaven at 12:15 p.m. Join… [Read More]

17th Manjiro Festival Sat., 10/5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., in the historic center of Fairhaven, Center and Walnut Streets. A Japanese-American festival com­memorating Manjiro Nakahama, the first Japanese person to live in America, and the town’s Sister City connection with Tosashimizu, Japan, established in 1987. There will be Japanese and American music and food, martial arts… [Read More]

Press Release The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee announces participation in The People’s EcoChallenge from October 2-23rd. This challenge focuses on creating more environ­mental and social good alongside your peers and thousands of global changemakers this October. Take the challenge, and connect the dots between your values and the impact of your actions during The People’s EcoChallenge!… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Village Militia is always looking for new members. Learn all about life in the 1700s, join members at encampments and re-enactments all over the region. Learn to fire flintlock weapons, cook over an open fire, tinsmithing, children’s games of the period and so much more. Founded in 1999, the FVM is a group… [Read More]