Left Out Dear Frankie, My brother Joey is five years older than I am. We enjoy spending time together watching our favorite TV shows, playing games, and hanging out. However, he acts like he doesn’t know me when his friends come over to play chess or soccer. Whenever I ask him if I can join… [Read More]
Fairhaven holding pride event this weekend
Fairhaven’s Got pride! Fairhaven’s Got Pride is a celebration that supports and celebrates local LGBTQ+ communities. Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or just curious about what all the rainbows are about, you’re welcome to join! The event includes entertainment, guest speakers, vendor and informational booths, opportunities for sharing stories, and… [Read More]
Fairhaven Star temporarily going offline
Press Release In 2018, the Millicent Library made available online the entire run of the Fairhaven Star newspaper, spanning from 1879 to 1967. Over 25,000 pages were digitized, allowing each article to be keyword searched with results segmented by article. This project began in 2015 when the Millicent Library received a grant from the Fairhaven… [Read More]
“Just remember why we have a Memorial Day”
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held its annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, 5/26/24, starting at South Street, marching along Main Street, and concluding with a ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. Keynote speaker Ret. Army 1st Class William Kligel reminded the crowd that Memorial Day began as Decoration Day to honor those who died in the… [Read More]
Carr berates Select Board; ZBA chair resigns on camera
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Select Board Chairperson Stasia Powers and Patrick Carr, a member of the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, had some tense exchanges at the SB meeting on Tuesday, 5/28/24. The board spent a bit of time going over the annual appointments/ reappointments to the various boards, including the… [Read More]
Economic Development Committee shares survey results
Submitted The Fairhaven Economic Development Committee (EDC) has released the results of the survey on New Business suggestions for the town. The Fairhaven EDC thanks all those who participated in the survey. Total residents taking the survey for their choice of new business in town: 508 This was a great response, statistically significant. Thank you!… [Read More]
May is Bike Month
By Laura Gardner, Fairhaven Sustainability Committee As the only town on the Southcoast with a bike trail that spans its entire width, Fairhaven is special. And whether you bike for fun, to commute to work, or to run errands, the bike path certainly makes bicycling easier. Why Bike? Biking is a great way to improve… [Read More]
Fairhaven’s Lori Leal wins again
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven resident, Lori Leal, is tearing up the racetrack in Seekonk, winning the Powder Puff race for the third time this weekend. Lori won the “Powder Puff Feature’ on Saturday, 5/25/24, Memorial Day weekend, dubbed the 2024 Memorial Day Thrill Show. Ms. Leal, also won the 2023 Mid Summer Thrill Show, Powder… [Read More]
Obituary: Donna Donnelly
Donna M. Donnelly Donna M. Donnelly passed away on April 14, 2024 at her home in Fairhaven, Massachusetts at the age of 69. She was born on December 8, 1954 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was formerly active as a Town of Fairhaven Meeting Member and a graduate of Fairhaven High School. She retired as… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Shelter Dogs Dear Frankie, I’m writing for myself and my two friends at the shelter. We are all under three and were adopted when we were puppies. Horace’s family dumped him because they didn’t realize he would grow to 100 pounds by the time he was a year old. I don’t know how they didn’t… [Read More]
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