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Select Board holds appointments meeting, 1st after new bylaw

October 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a special meeting on 10/14/26 to make appointments to boards and commit­tees. It was the first meeting to make the annual appointments since two new bylaws passed at Town Meeting and were approved by the Attorney General.  The new bylaws restrict the number of boards and committees… [Read More]

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Early voting ends Friday, 10/30

October 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Early Voting ends on Saturday, 10/24, for the 11/3/26 state election. Mail-in and absentee voting is also underway. The deadline to apply for mail-in voting is Tuesday, October 27, at 5 pm.  Contact your town clerk/elections office (see below for each munici­pality) for information on how to request a mail-in or absentee… [Read More]

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Ribbon cutting commemorates end of bike path renovations

October 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The project started years ago, no one is exactly sure how many but at least more than four, because that’s when Fairhaven Highway Superin­tendent, Josh Crabb, came on, and the project had already started. The project was to resurface the Phoenix Rail Trail, formerly the Phoenix Bike Trail. Mr. Crabb thought they… [Read More]

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No Kings Vote Early draws marchers from Fairhaven to NB

October 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The latest “No Kings” protest day on 10/17/26, resulted more than 3,000 actions across the country, all with the purpose of encouraging people to vote, and vote early. In some places they marched to ballot drop-off boxes; in some places they gave out information on polling places; in all places they encouraged… [Read More]

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Sheriff Heroux Signs Pledge to Protect Free & Fair Elections

October 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Paul Heroux, Sheriff, Bristol County As election season approaches,  Americans of all political per­spectives should agree on one principle: our elections must remain free, fair, and administered according to the rule of law. In recent years, across the country, some sheriffs have attempted to conduct election investigations outside their traditional authority, sought access to ballots… [Read More]

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Dear Frankie

October 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

Being Ordinary Dear Frankie, I can’t think of a friend who doesn’t excel at something. Gisele, an Irish Setter, is absolutely gorgeous; Trix, a greyhound, wins every race, and Skipper, a border collie, is a gold-winning agility champ.  As a Corgi, I’m no sea slug when it comes to running; I’m also not bad-looking, and… [Read More]

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Fire Open House entertains and educates

October 15, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department hosted the town to an open house on Saturday, 10/10/26, featuring demon­stra­tions, free stuff, and tips on fire safety. The public could get up close to fire trucks, an ambulance, and other firefighting equipment. Fire­fighters were on hand to answer questions, and kids could crawl through the smoke… [Read More]

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Fairhaven Select Board okays AI policy, closes STM warrant

October 15, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 10/13/26, the Fairhaven Select Board ­ap­proved a policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and closed the warrant for the Special Town Meeting (STM) scheduled for 11/17. At a previous meeting, the board had discussed an AI draft policy created by SB member Natalie Mello, who then… [Read More]

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Fairhaven Historical Commission to hold Community Forum

October 15, 2026 by Staff Writer

Press Release Residents, property owners, busi­ness owners, and community members are invited to attend a public forum to learn about the Town of Fairhaven’s Historic Property Survey Plan Project and provide input on historic preser­va­tion efforts through the community. The forum will be held on October 20, 2026 at 6pm in theTown Hall, 40 Center… [Read More]

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Early voting starts Saturday

October 15, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Early Voting starts on Saturday, 10/17, for the 11/3/26 state election.  Mail-in and absentee voting is already underway. The deadline to apply for mail-in voting is Tuesday, October 27, at 5 pm.  Contact your town clerk/elections office (see below for each munici­pality) for information on how to request a mail-in or absentee… [Read More]

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