By Beth David, Editor Nellie Zygiel was having a bad day, so she was going to get ice cream. Her phone rang in the car, and she saw that it was Beth Israel Hospital, but, she just could not handle talking to them at that moment. So, she did was any young 20-something would do:… [Read More]

Press Release On Saturday, 1/18/25, at 4:10 a.m., the Fair­haven Fire Department responded to a report of a possible structure fire at 215 Main Street in Fairhaven, MA. When the first crew arrived, they found heavy smoke on the first floor.  An investigation revealed that the contents in the front living room had caught fire…. [Read More]

Press Release My name is Natalie A. Mello. I am running for a seat on the Fairhaven Select Board, and I ask you to support my candidacy for this important position. Before moving to Fairhaven full-time in 2015, my husband and I lived in Paxton, Massachusetts. Prior to settling in our current home, we owned… [Read More]

Submitted by the Fairhaven Commission on Disability Winter can make travel difficult and challenging as we battle snow and ice. This can be even more true for those of us with a disability affecting mobility, vision, safety awareness, or balance.  In addition to being dangerous, icy or snowy sidewalks are inaccessible for anyone using a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven High School National Art Society has earned their place in the top 10 in the nation for the Junk Kouture Contest. They are headed to Dublin, Ireland, to show­case their skills to an international audience. The group needs $5,500 to cover chaperone support for safe travel, meals, daily essentials,… [Read More]

Hello Fairhaven Community, On behalf of Fairhaven Public Schools, I’m excited to introduce our newly established Hardship Fund, which is designed to support families in our community who are facing financial challenges. We are reaching out to you, our community members, to help make this initiative a success. Our goal is to raise $3,000 for… [Read More]

Press Release Marion Police Chief Richard Nighelli, Fire Chief Brian Jackvony and Harbormaster Adam Murphy report that their departments cooperated to rescue a duck hunter after he fell out of his boat into the water Monday morning, Jan. 20.  Marion’s emergency dispatchers received a 911 call reporting that a man fell in the water from… [Read More]

Press Release The Millicent Library Board of Trustees is excited to announce that the library’s electrical upgrade project is now underway.   This crucial project involves the replacement and relocation of outdated electrical panel boards that pose safety risks and do not meet modern code requirements.  Additionally, the library’s electrical capacity is being increased from… [Read More]