By Beth David, Editor Kelly Massey, the Fairhaven Animal Control Officer who has been bitten by dogs twice in the last year and was also involved in a violent altercation with a resident whose dog she was trying to take into quarantine is no longer on the job. Fairhaven Town Administrator Mark Rees confirmed that Ms…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor It’s an exhibit that started long before Ron Barboza knew he would create an exhibit. The retired New Bedford High School teacher said he became interested in Cape Verdean culture and history from listening to the stories of relatives when he was a child. About 50 years ago he started collecting photographs,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Christopher Paiva just thought the little plant looked pretty, so he bought it from the supermarket. It bloomed, was “captivating” in its beauty and symmetrical. The purle and white plant was an African Violet, and Mr. Paiva was hooked. “It just grew and grew and grew and was absolutely beautiful,” he said…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor More than 400 motorcycles joined the annual blessing of the bikes in Fairhaven on Sunday, 5/7, braving cold and windy weather at Fort Phoenix and the threat of rain. The weekend included just a few hours of respite from the wet weather, just enough time for the riders to gather at Fort… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The crazy wind pushed some activities up the street, but  it didn’t stop Fairhaven’s Japanese Cherry Blossom Friendship Festival from happening on Sunday, 5/7. Sponsored by the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, the festival celebrates Fairhaven’s unique relationship with Japan, especially one small fishing village. In 1841 a 14-year-old boy was stranded on a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s annual town meeting was largely a quick and uncontested affair, with Town Meeting members voting to pass just about every single article that required a vote, and finishing up just a few minutes after 12 noon. There was almost no discussion on spending items, just one or two questions on budget… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven is getting spruced up for the warm weather. The Harbormaster’s depart­ment, Marine Resources Committee and the Board of Public Works have teamed up to make some changes that will make the idyllic spot a little more welcoming to families of all ages. After securing the permission from the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Disabled American Veterans Dr. C.E. Burt, Chapter 7 held its annual swearing in ceremony on Saturday, 5/6, at its headquarters at 19 Willis Street, New Bedford. Elected officers were Commander Rodney Hunt, Sr. Vice Commander James Gagon, Jr. Vice Commander Roland Boisvert, and Treasurer David Miska. Appointed officers: Adjutant, John E…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor An 84-year-old woman apparently hit the gas instead of the brake, catapulting her car through the wall of the 7-11 in Fairhaven on Wednes­day, 5/10. Police and paramedics responded at around 9:30 a.m. to find the car completely inside the building and products strewn about inside. The area of the store that… [Read More]