By Beth David, Editor The Bristol County District Attorney’s office released the report on the police shooting of Paul Coderre, Jr. at the Bayside Lounge in Fairhaven on December 29, 2023. (See 1/4/24 issue.)  The report concludes that police were justified in their response to Mr. Coderre who was “actively shooting at police officers, striking… [Read More]

Am I Being Played? Dear Frankie, Nothing would please my parents more than for me to settle down with a partner and have a litter of puppies who would be our forever family. They have gone as far as building an apartment on the house for my guy and me so they can lend a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Police and Fire held a National Night Out event on Tuesday, 8/6/24, welcoming the community to meet officers and firefighters, witness some cool demonstrations, play a few games, and explore police vehicles, including a cruiser and ATV (All Terrain Vehicle). The event, held on the lawn of Fairhaven High School,… [Read More]

Bicyclist Injured by Pickup Truck Fairhaven Police Press Release Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department responded to a collision involving an off-duty Fairhaven police officer and a bicyclist on Monday afternoon. On Monday, July 29, at approxi­mately 3:15 p.m., Fairhaven police responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor George Brownell, 73, of Fairhaven, died tragically by his own hand on Thursday, 8/1/24. Mr. Brownell was a well known Vietnam era veteran who was active in many veterans organiza­tions. He helped organize the Veterans Day Parade and the Memorial Day Parade, and often emceed the ceremonies at those events for… [Read More]

Submitted On June 23rd, 2024 there was a wonderful family gathering for the 102nd birthday of Marian Purington (“Nana”).  Family came from five different states to celebrate this incredible landmark.  Marian, originally from Framing­ham, lives in Fairhaven and can often be seen playing Mahjong, attending church or enjoying family get togethers.  This incredible woman has… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Huttleston Market­place includes scores of booths every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring local vendors selling select hand made arts and crafts, quality antiques and vintage collectibles, upcycled items, fresh farm produce, and locally prepared foods. Last week a group of home schooled students showed their creative side… [Read More]

By ML Baron, WestIslandWeather.com “With the current sea and wind conditions, debris likely will be washing ashore at West Island (if it hasn’t already) before the day is out,” said one fisherman on 8/5/14, who brought the foam to us and wished to remain anonymous.  Chunks of foam in a massive debris field were spotted… [Read More]

Press Release Chief Michael Myers is pleased to share that the Fairhaven Police Depart­ment received a $193,145 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administra­tion as part of the FY25 Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) Grant Program. The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded more than $3 million in grant funds to 32 local police departments to implement or expand body-worn camera programs…. [Read More]