Natalie Mello I am running for Select Board for Fairhaven for several reasons. Six of those reasons have names and are my granddaughters — I want to be a role model as they grow up. I want them to know that they can have an impact on their local community and can make a positive difference…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The two 100+ year old oak trees that have been in the public eye recently, were cut down on 2/27/25 to make room for electrical upgrades to the Millicent Library in Fairhaven.  The plan sparked protests from some residents who asked the Fairhaven Select Board to stop the removal of the trees… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Economic Develop­ment Committee officially welcomed Play Haven to town with a ribbon cutting on 2/28/25.  The space is an indoor playground, with a climbing structure for kids, themed playhouses, a dress-up area, designated baby area, and a large open space for just running around.  Owner Kaitlin Stephenson owns a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Economic Develop­ment Committee officially welcomed Hanami Tea House and Lounge, a Japanese tea house and cafe, with a ribbon cutting ceremony in February. Alyssa Botelho, Fairhaven Commu­nity Development Coordinater, noted Fairhaven’s special connection with Japan, with a sister city relationship with Tosashimizu, the village of Manjiro Nakahama, the first Japanese… [Read More]

The Barrel Dear Frankie, My parents usually rent a beach house dur­ing my winter break from doggy day­care. My dad thought the family was get­ting into a rut, so he rented a ski house this year. I wasn’t hot on the idea, but I was outvoted by my siblings, who are snowboarders. As a consolation,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Chief Daniel M. Dorgan would like to thank the Fairhaven community for its outpouring of support after the department took custody of 15 dogs surrendered by a town resident. On Friday, 2/21/25, at about 9 a.m., Fairhaven Animal Control Officer Terry Cripps received a call from a resident who said they… [Read More]

Meet Jake and Ocho, who are at the Fairhaven Animal Shelter, waiting for their forever homes. Jake is about 11 years old. He’s a Shar Pei mix. This senior dog needs a nice quiet home to live out the rest of his days. He would prefer to be the only dog but we would do… [Read More]

Press Release, by Ellen Flynn Thank you all for sharing your time on the cold Saturday Morning, February 22, 2025 to celebrate Black History Month with our MLT/TTAR StoryWalk at Munro Property and reception at the Mattapoisett Museum.. This year marks the third year that the Mattapoisett Land Trust collaborated with Tri Town Against Racism… [Read More]