Press Release The Green Lanterns are partnering with Mike Jenney, Veterans’ Services Officer for the Town of Fairhaven, to initiate a multi-phase project to enhance the landscaping of Veterans Memorial Park on Huttleston Avenue between Main and Middle Streets. Over the past months, this newly-formed group has set their sights on various locations around Fairhaven,… [Read More]

Submitted Super Hero Week at Fairhaven Recreation Department’s Kool Kids Summer Program went out with a splash! Huge thanks to the Fairhaven Fire Department for bringing the suds to our Water Fun Day on Friday, 8/8/25. Super Hero Week was made even more exciting with a visit from the Fairhaven Police Department. They shared how… [Read More]

Toby Dills is retiring. For decades the master storyteller has wowed children and their adults with a mix of sciene and fun.  At the Millicent Library in Fairhaven, his annual tie dye show taught thousands how to make cool designs for t-shirts. His annual bottle rocket workshop taught how to make a two-liter bottle fly… [Read More]

Saying Goodbye Dear Frankie,  Rufus, the mayor of the dog park, in­formed us this morning that our friend Bella had passed away.  Bella was awesome. She was as smart as a whip, and gorgeous — a real canine cupcake. She was also generous to a fault.  What do you do when a friend dies? How can… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Recreation Center, and the Marine Resoures Department sponsored their second annual Fishing Derby on Friday, 8/1/25, at Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven. The Rec Center posted on its Facebook page that it was a “huge success, and we couldn’t be more proud of all the amazing anglers who came out to… [Read More]

Fairhaven has a high-tech helper to the harbor — a Jellyfishbot! This grant-funded autonomous aquatic robot is here to clean up floating debris…but first, it needs a name. We’re looking for fun, creative, and maybe even historically inspired names that pay homage to Fairhaven’s coastal roots. Here’s how it works: • Submit your name idea(s) below… [Read More]

Press release The Fairhaven Historical Society is pleased to announce the awarding of the Enrique Goytizolo Scholarship to Mr. Adam Marashio of Fairhaven High School Class of 2025.  Inspired by the films using Fairhaven as a setting, and by the creativity of the town’s own filmmakers, Adam hopes his college years will lead him to… [Read More]