By Beth David, Editor About 50 people showed up for the start of the Fairhaven Pickleball Association’s opening day festivities at Livesey Park in Fairhaven on Saturday, 6/1. The courts opened last year. FBA President Ken Pottel told the crowd that getting the four courts built was not easy, but they made their case to… [Read More]
Ash trees on Walnut Street removed
As discussed at the Fairhaven Select Board meeting on 5/13/24, several Ash Trees on Walnut Street near the Unitarian Chuch, across the street from the Millicent Library, were taken down last week. Contractors from Newcomb’s Tree Service took down the large, very old trees on 6/3/24 because they were diseased and in danger of coming… [Read More]
Sweet Lizzie’s Bake Shop to hold grand opening
Press Release Sweet Lizzie’s Bake Shop: Where Sweet Dreams Come to Life The aroma of freshly baked goods will soon waft through the streets of Fairhaven as Sweet Lizzie’s Bake Shop prepares to officially open its doors on June 15th. Located at 48 Main Street, Sweet Lizzie’s promises to be a haven for lovers of… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Pampered Dear Frankie, Last year my sister Ariana got married. When she moved out, my parents said I could have her room. Ariana is the only girl in the family and always gets away with much more than the rest of us. Anyway, that’s what I think. She insists on sleeping in her room whenever… [Read More]
Fairhaven sends 147 into the world
By Beth David, Editor A bright and sunny sky greeted 147 Fairhaven High School graduates in the football stadium on Sunday, 6/2/24, for their send-off into the world, with the main message of the day being to savor the moment. Valedictorian Kianna Coppa told her fellow graduates that when they look to the future, they… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School Top Ten Grads
Here are the top ten Fairhaven High School graduates for 2024. ••• Click here to download the 06-06-24 issue: 06-06-24 Graduation Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Scholarships awarded to graduates
A variety of academic scholarships have been awarded to graduating seniors who are continuing their education beyond high school. Fairhaven Mothers’ Club The Fairhaven Mothers’ Club is pleased to announce the award of three $1,000 scholarships to Fairhaven students. The recipients are: • Trowbridge-Whitfield Scholarship: Ms. Lyla Tavares of Fairhaven, a Senior at Westover School • General… [Read More]
FHS holds celebratory signing for athletes
Fairhaven High School held a celebratory signing for high school seniors who are planning on playng a sport next year in college, on Thursday, 5/23, in the FHS library. ••• Click here to download the 06-06-24 issue: 06-06-24 Graduation Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Colonial Club finds home at Whitfield-Manjiro house
Press Release The Fairhaven Colonial Club, Inc., and the Whitfield/Manjiro Friendship Society have signed an agreement welcoming the Club to use the Society’s Cultural Center for its meetings. The two groups had often collaborated on events when the Club was housed at the Coggeshall House, which was put up for sale in 2016. This agreement… [Read More]
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Sylvia
Robert W. “Bob” Sylvia Robert W. Sylvia, 86, a fixture on Fairhaven’s working waterfront for decades and a preeminent diesel mechanic servicing thousands of commercial marine vessels over many years, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Lady Lake, Florida, after a period of declining health. Born in Mattapoisett, Robert… [Read More]
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