Bob Espindola Fairhaven Selectboard I have really enjoyed serving as your Select­man over the past six years and I am looking forward to an­other three year term. Three years ago I spoke about the critical time the Town was about to go through, in selecting our first ever Town Administrator to lead us through a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Students at the Leroy L. Wood Elementary School continue to wonder about the world around them. Then they are taking those wonderings to learn about the things that made them wonder. It is an “inquiry based approach to learning,” that gets students engaged and excited about learning, according to principal Amy Hartley-Matteson…. [Read More]

By Jim Anderson, Special to the Neighb News Residents of Fairhaven, especially those living near the Unitarian Memorial Church on Green Street, have been hearing strange, raucous ‘Ronnnkkk’ sounds from slightly menacing large black birds. At least one pair of ravens, far from their usual Appalachian mountain haunts, have been visiting for several weeks. Now, however,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Thank-you, thank-you, obrigado and obrigado, rang out in the banquet room at Fairhaven Town Hall as Selectboard members and officials from the town’s newest sister city, Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, met to sign the Friendship Pact, exchange small gifts, and enjoy pastries and refreshments on Monday, 3/19. The group also included representatives… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Christoper Richard never pre­tended he could end the controversy about where John Cooke is buried. He has plenty of material to debunk the theory that John Cooke was buried at Cooke Memorial Park, he even tracked down when the rumor started. But he also admits that no one knows where he is… [Read More]

Barbara Acksen I am Dr. Barbara Acksen, candidate for the Board of Health. I previously served on the Board and found the work compelling, and wish to serve once again. As a healthcare professional for over 40 years, I am passionate and commit­ted to the important work of the Board to safeguard the town’s health… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Students at the Leroy L. Wood Elementary School continue to wonder about the world around them. Then they are taking those wonderings to learn about the things that made them wonder. It is an “inquiry based approach to learning,” that gets students engaged and excited about learning, according to principal Amy Hartley-Matteson…. [Read More]

Press Release For the last 31 years, Lions Clubs around the world have proudly sponsored the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This art contest for kids encourages young people world­wide to express their visions of peace. The Fairhaven Lions Club proudly announces their Peace Poster winner for 2017: Olivia… [Read More]

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