By Beth David, Editor Acushnet’s Boy Scout Troop 11 has a new Eagle Scout. Landon Medeiros was sworn in at his Eagle Court of Honor on Saturday, 5/24/25. He built a little free library at the Lake Street fishing area for his Eagle Scout project. Mr. Medeiros started his journey to Eagle Scout when he was… [Read More]
Encampment shows life in 1770s
Although the rain caused the Fairhaven Village Militia to cancel the firing of the big cannons on Saturday, it did not stop the rest of the activities. The Militia held it Revolutionary War encampment at Fort Phoenix on Saturday and Sunday, 6/7/25 & 6/8/25. The weekend included demonstrations of musket fire, tinsmithing, cooking, and other… [Read More]
No Kings Day on 6-14
On June 14 — Flag Day — President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else. No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The Birthday Party Dear Frankie, There are fourteen of us who hang around together at the dog park. What’s great about our group is that we can break into two teams and play baseball or touch football. Another advantage is that there is always someone to play with, even when a few dogs don’t show… [Read More]
FHS grads told to “carry it forward”
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven High School sent 144 newly minted alumni into the world on Sunday, 6/1/25, with speakers repeating the message to carry it forward as they move onto the next phase of their lives. “We made it,” said Salutatorian, Christopher Barney, telling his fellow grads that leaving the halls of FHS does not… [Read More]
Fairhaven High School Top Ten Grads
Here are the top ten Fairhaven High School graduates for 2025. ••• Click here to download the 6/5/25 issue: 06-05-25 HS Grad 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. Livesey Club The Thomas Livesey Club has awarded five, $1,000.00 Scholarships to the following graduating High School Seniors • Carly Bradshaw of Fairhaven High • Allison DaSilva. of Fairhaven High • Christopher Barney of Fairhaven High • Jayden Taylor of… [Read More]
Planning Board chooses a new chair, vice chair
By Beth David, Editor After receiving a letter from Town Counsel, Healther White, explaining the flaw in their logic of the last meeting (5/15/25 issue), the Fairhaven Planning Board reorganized the board again, choosing a new chair and vice chair at its meeting on 5/27/25. Dianne Tomassetti, who was chosen Vice Chair at the 5/13 meeting,… [Read More]
Flagpole at Fort Phoenix replaced with severe weather pole
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Historical Commission held a ceremony to celebrate the installation of a flagpole at Fort Phoenix, near the cannons, to replace one that had been broken for several months. The new severe weather pole is rated to withstand winds of up to 180 MPH. The Apollo Series Severe Weather pole, made… [Read More]
Obituary: Bernard F. Roderick
Bernard F. Roderick April 1, 1937 – May 29, 2025 Bernard F. Roderick, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old. Born on April 1, 1937, in New Bedford, Bernie grew up in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, and was a proud… [Read More]
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