By Beth David, Editor EJ’s Restaurant, which has been closed since May, will reopen in the fall as “Cleary’s Pub,” according to building owner Cathy Melanson and Drew Tillett, who will be leasing the building. Mr. Tillett is the former owner of the Ice Chest. Cleary’s will be an “upscale pub,” said Mr. Tillett. The new… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The fourth annual Picnic on the Lawn in Fairhaven filled up the grounds of the Unitarian Memorial Church with white-clad diners, elegantly dressed dining tables, and lots of laughter on Saturday, 8/5. Inspired by “Diner en Blanc,” which started in Paris more than 25 years ago, it is a fun event for… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Michelle Carter, the Plainville woman who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the suicide death of Conrad Roy III, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in jail, with 15 months to be served in the Bristol County House of Correction, and 5 years probation. Immediately after Judge Lawrence Moniz announced his sentence in… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals approved a proposal by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to create a museum at 191 Main Street. The church owns the property, which is the childhood home of Joseph Bates, Jr., one of the church’s founders. Representatives of the church told the board that they do not… [Read More]

The 103rd Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, aka “The Feast,” was held this weekend, August 3–6, at Madeira field in New Bedford. The annual summer gathering is a favorite for people to meet up every year. It is the largest Portuguese feast in the world. A recent change has been the addition of a family… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The west lawn of Fairhaven High School filled up with people eager to get to know their local police and fire department personnel as the town of Fairhaven held its first ever National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, 8/1. The event featured free food, drink, tunes and a chance to “dunk a… [Read More]