By Beth David, Editor The crazy wind pushed some activities up the street, but  it didn’t stop Fairhaven’s Japanese Cherry Blossom Friendship Festival from happening on Sunday, 5/7. Sponsored by the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, the festival celebrates Fairhaven’s unique relationship with Japan, especially one small fishing village. In 1841 a 14-year-old boy was stranded on a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s annual town meeting was largely a quick and uncontested affair, with Town Meeting members voting to pass just about every single article that required a vote, and finishing up just a few minutes after 12 noon. There was almost no discussion on spending items, just one or two questions on budget… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven is getting spruced up for the warm weather. The Harbormaster’s depart­ment, Marine Resources Committee and the Board of Public Works have teamed up to make some changes that will make the idyllic spot a little more welcoming to families of all ages. After securing the permission from the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Disabled American Veterans Dr. C.E. Burt, Chapter 7 held its annual swearing in ceremony on Saturday, 5/6, at its headquarters at 19 Willis Street, New Bedford. Elected officers were Commander Rodney Hunt, Sr. Vice Commander James Gagon, Jr. Vice Commander Roland Boisvert, and Treasurer David Miska. Appointed officers: Adjutant, John E…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor An 84-year-old woman apparently hit the gas instead of the brake, catapulting her car through the wall of the 7-11 in Fairhaven on Wednes­day, 5/10. Police and paramedics responded at around 9:30 a.m. to find the car completely inside the building and products strewn about inside. The area of the store that… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor One of Fairhaven’s oldest clubs is losing its longtime home. The Fairhaven Colonial Club, established in 1912, is losing the house at 6 Cherry Street which was left in trust to the club at the death of Martha Coggeshall in 1916. The trust is administered by Bank of America, which sent… [Read More]

Seniors in the area were able to strut their stuff at the second annual Senior Talent Show sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fairhaven on Sunday, 4/30. First place winner was comedian Gailia daMaglia; second place winners were Ed Kawalski and Hilda Connor, who teamed up for a musical perfromance; and third place was singer… [Read More]

The sixth West Island 5K took place on Sunday, April 30, on West Island in Fairhaven. The runners enjoyed perfect weather on the island with 55 degrees and bright sun. There were  510 5K registered runners (453 finishers) and 60 registered Kids Mile runners (34 finishers). This year the race will award scholarships to 10 graduating… [Read More]