By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members will face 29 articles, including an override to the budget and some bylaws changes, at the Annual TM on 5/2/26. This year, the Fairhaven Recrea­tion Center is offering free child care to Town Meeting members, and $35 for the day to other residents who want to attend, but… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Administrator, Keith Hickey, and Superintendent of Schools, Tara Kohler, have released a video to explain how the proposed budget will affect the school depart­ment with and without the override. Town Meeting members will vote on a balanced budget that makes cuts to several departments and funds the schools at just… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Not too much has changed since our last update, but the deadlines for taking out and returning nomination papers have both passed in Fairhaven. The field is set, most likely, with only an off chance that someone could withdraw by 5/7. Two races have contested seats: Select Board and Planning Board.  Fairhaven’s… [Read More]

Press Release Eighth Bristol District Repre­sentative Steve Ouellette announces the hiring of Jessica Fidalgo as Legislative Aide, effective April 17, 2026, following the retirement aide Craig Dutra.  Craig Dutra joined Representative Ouellette’s office at the beginning of his term in 2025 and has been a steady presence in serving the district. He will continue his… [Read More]

Press Release Rowers, spectators, and waterfront enthusiasts are invited to kick off the spring season with one of the region’s most unique maritime events: the Wicked Whaleboat Challenge, set for Saturday, and open to the public, May 2, at Pope’s Island Marina, 102 Pope’s Island (Rte. 6), New Bedford. Race day begins with an 8 a.m…. [Read More]

Love in Bloom  Dear Frankie, Spring has sprung, and love is in full bloom at the dog park.  Wherever I look, it seems there is another couple gazing into one another’s eyes, rubbing heads, and wagging their tails in synch. It is heartwarming and, at the same time, heartbreaking.  I used to be one of… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor For the first time in seven or eight years, Scout Troop 52 of Fairhaven held an Eagle Court to welcome new Eagle Scout, Patrick Fleming to the rather exclusive club. Approximately 6% of Scouts receive the Eagle Badge.  Members of Troop 52, Pack 52, relatives and friends gathered in the hall at… [Read More]

 By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 4/13/26, the Fairhaven Select Board heard a proposal for a “friendly” 40B project.  Chapter 40B is the statute that allows developers of residential units to skirt most local zoning bylaws if at least 20% of the units are affordable, meaning the rents are based on income. The law… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Administrator, Keith Hickey, and Assistant Town Administrator of Finance, Town Accountant, Anne Carreiro, continued to take their message about the budget situation directly to the public with a meeting at the West Island Improvement Association Community House on 4/8/26. The two have been meeting with organizations and citizen groups to… [Read More]