Saturday, December 14th 40 Center Street, Fairhaven Fairhaven’s 26th annual Olde-Tyme Holiday Village is Saturday, 12/14; 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (Main Event) 3:00–6:00 PM (Twilight Traditions) Step into a nostalgic holiday village like no other, set within the heart of Fairhaven’s historic Town Center! This year’s Olde Tyme Holiday features a delightful mix of timeless traditions… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven High School Blue Devils fell to the Dartmouth Indians in the traditional Thanksgiving Day matchup on 12/28/24, at Fairhaven’s Alumni Stadium. 21-16. The weather was unforgiving, with rain steady through the whole game and hard at times.  Standout star Justin Marques made one of the touchdowns for the Blue Devils;… [Read More]

Benoit Square Lighting & Singalong Join the North Fairhaven Improve­ment Association for the annual lighting of Benoit Square, on Fri., 12/6, at 6:30 p.m., at the intersection of Main Street and Howland Road, Fairhaven.  The lights will be turned on for the season and we will sing Christmas carols with Mrs. Claus and Friends. And… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Recreation Depart­ment held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open its new playground behind the Rec Center on 11/26/24. Recreation Director Kelley Ramirez said the new playground has all new equipment, and was moved to a spot that is not as wet, is more accessible for children with varying abilities,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Temperatures dropped down into the low 30s this Sunday, 12/1/24, but that did not stop the hardy souls on about 30 motorcycles who joined the Acushnet Lions Club in the annual Motorcycle Run and Toy Drive for the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet. As in past years, the ride started at the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Nasketucket Bay Vineyard in Fairhaven opened its holiday Ornament Market on Friday, 11/29, featuring thousands of Christmas ornaments by 40 artists from Mass. and RI. It will be open during the vineyard’s regular  business hours until the season closes on 12/22. The ornaments are being sold on consignment, 70% for the… [Read More]

Thanks­giving Blues Dear Frankie, I was so ex­cited that my aunts, uncles, and cousins were coming to our house for Thanksgiving because I’d get to lick the turkey pan.  When I heard my Aunt Luella and Cousin Georgie, who are allergic to dogs, were coming, I knew it meant I’d spend the day in the… [Read More]

A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor It’s time for one our favorite annual stories: Shopping with the Neighb News!  After the Thanksgiving Day feast is over and you’re looking for a way to work off some of it, it’s time to buy gifts for your precious loved ones, whether you want to or not! No… [Read More]