By Tim Garcia, Fairhaven Sustainability Committee As the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee, we’re always looking for ways to help our community connect with the natural beauty that surrounds us.  And right now — during these crisp, quiet days leading up to Thanksgiving — is one of the very best times to step outside and truly enjoy what Fairhaven has… [Read More]

From Operation Clean Sweep Published Materials The cleanup of Marsh Island in Fairhaven is one for the record books. We have never seen so much ocean debris along one shoreline within the New Bedford/Fairhaven Inner harbor. Or anywhere along the South Coast. We needed to bring in the best environmental groups, organizations and some of… [Read More]

On Sunday, 11/6/25, SouthCoast Places for People joined with South Coast Bikeway and community members from Dartmouth, New Bedford, Fairhaven, Acushnet, and Taunton to recognize those we’ve lost to road traffic. Groups met in all of these towns and then traveled to Pope’s Island in New Bedford for a shared ceremony as part of the… [Read More]

Press Release Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford serves up the 27th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner, their popular fundraiser that connects Club members with Club supporters, on Monday, November 24, at 5:30 p.m. at Century House in Acushnet. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker/author Steve Pemberton and will honor New Bedford… [Read More]

Press Release The Nemasket Group marked a historic milestone on Tuesday, November 4, celebrating its 40th Anniversary alongside the grand re-opening of its newly renovated Day Services and community space. The event brought together local leaders, partners, and community members to honor the organization’s legacy and chart its future. Executive Director Jenny Duval opened the… [Read More]

Respecting the Feelings of Others Dear Frankie, My mom has to get a series of painful shots be­cause I acted like a jerk. When she said she didn’t want to go for a walk in the woods, I pestered her until she agreed to go for a shorter time than usual.  On the way back,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor During the first cold snap of the season, at about 32°, Fairhaven celebrated Veterans Day on 11/11/25 with a parade down Main Street. People bundled up to line the street and attend the ceremony at the high school where they raised the Big Flag and listened to some speechmaking and music. Mackenzie… [Read More]