Halloween is Friday, 10/31 By Beth David, Editor Welcome to our 20th annual Halloween Trail. Most are drive/walk by or wander around this year. But a few are still sending you through the gauntlet of horror, twisting around the yards, with who-knows-what jumping out to scare the bejeebers out of you. Don’t be surprised, though, if a… [Read More]
Fairhaven Planning Board chair, Planning Director resign
By Beth David, Editor The Chairperson of the Fairhaven Planning Board, Diane Tomassetti, resigned from the board, on Monday, 10/20/25. The Neighb News was not able to get a copy of her resignation letter, which, according to sources, cites the negativity she has faced since confusion has arisen about the Timothy Street and Hiller Avenue Subdivision… [Read More]
No Kings protests rally millions nationwide, thousands locally
By Beth David, Editor Approximately 450 people showed up in Mattapoisett on Saturday, 10/18/25, as part of the nationwide “No Kings” rallies to protest the actions of President Trump. The Trump administration has defied the courts; detained and deported thousands without due process in a brutal crackdown on immigrants, even those here legally; has fired government… [Read More]
“Manny” Fernandes is 30th Veteran of the Year
For 30 years, Veterans Transition House has sought nominations from the community for the Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year Award. This award is presented to a Southeastern Massachusetts veteran in recognition of their outstanding contribution to veterans, veterans’ issues, and the community as a whole. Veterans Transition House proudly announces the selection of Lieutenant… [Read More]
Obituary: Anthime E. Brunette
Anthime Brunette Anthime E Brunette, age 84 of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on October 7, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven, MA, and took pride in his service in the Navy. Anthime served on the USS Claude Jones (DE-1033) and the USS Collette (DD-730) during the Vietnam War…. [Read More]
Obituary Thomas Mendell
Thomas Mendell Thomas Mendell, 82, of New Bedford passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long period of decline. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Barbara (Gibson) Mendell. Also, he was the son of John D. Mendell and Clare (Shurtleff) Mendell. Prior to recent years, Tom lived… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
The Proposal Dear Frankie, My sister Hope moved back home last month. Steve, the guy she is engaged to and has been living with for four years, told her he wasn’t ready to set a wedding date. Since she left Steve, he has been calling, begging her to come back. He told her he is… [Read More]
All-Inclusive fair welcomes all
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Commission on Disability and the Fairhaven Belonging Committee hosted Fall For All, an all abilities vendor fair at the Senior Center and Recreation Center on Sunday, 10/12/25. And although, the start of the big nor’easter seemed to put a damper on the size of the crowd, it did not stop… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board holds marathon meeting
By Beth David, Editor Newly appointed Fairhaven Town Administrator, Keith Hickey, got quite the welcome at his first regular meeting of the Select Board on 10/14/25. The lengthy agenda included three executive sessions, a tree hearing appeal (see page 4), and 16 separate action items, including a review of articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting,… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board hears tree hearing challenge
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 10/14/25 the Fairhaven Select Board voted to approve the removal of 24 trees on Oliver Street in response to 15 residents who appealed in writing after a hearing. The hearing was held by the Tree Department on 9/29. When an appeal is filed in writing, the next step… [Read More]
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