By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 8/3/26, the Fairhaven Board of Public Works approved a request by Southcoast Mobile Fitness to place a portable toilet at Cushman Park. The organization uses the park for classes on Sunday mornings.  Peter Masciantonio told the board that although they have access to the permanent facilities at the… [Read More]

From Press Release Materials The Atlantic has long connected the Azores and New England through migration, memory, and shared maritime history. For generations, the whaling ships that once sailed between Pico Island and New Bedford carried not only people but stories, traditions, and identities that continue to bind both communities. In January 2027, those historic… [Read More]

By Emma DaCunha, Special to the Neighb News Hi everyone! As we enjoy the summer and look ahead to a new school year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible things our local youth have accomplished this past year. One of those young leaders is Zarak Ahmad, a rising senior at Milton Academy… [Read More]

Birthday Party Dear Frankie, My mom asked the parents of the dogs invited to my birthday party if any had food restric­tions. Much to our dismay, we found out that two were allergic to eggs, one to peanuts, two to wheat, and three to dairy. One mom said that her son was not allowed to… [Read More]

Concerts in Center soon to wrap up for the season By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Concerts in the Center, aka Concerts Under the Stars, continue for just two more weeks, with 8/6 the last scheduled day. Last week, 7/23, Butch McCarthy with Angel and the Gents entertained  a crowd of hundreds in front of Town Hall,… [Read More]

Press Release The Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven welcomes its new minister, the Rev. C.J. McGregor, on August 1. He will lead his first service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Unitarian Memorial Church, Center and Green streets. His sermon topic is “Hard to Hope.” In Rev. McGregor’s previous post, he was district… [Read More]

Press Release Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies, with locations in Somerset, MA, Fairhaven, MA, and Bristol, RI, had an incredible showing at the recent New Breed BJJ Federa­tion tournament, bringing home major team awards and proving once again what hard work, consistency, and teamwork can accomplish. We are proud to announce that Danny Savery BJJ… [Read More]