Dance Debacle Dear Frankie, Miranda, the “it” girl at my doggie daycare, invited me to a party she was giving next month. It took me less than a second to say, “Sounds good to me. Count me in.” I thought saying something casual like that would make her think I was cool.  I told Humph… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society held its annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Friendship House and Museum on Cherry Street in Fairhaven on Sunday, 5/5/24. Local officials and the Consul General of Japan in Boston, Kotaro Suzuki greeted the public for tours of the museum; a taste of Japanese food, and other… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members passed a $61.2 million budget at the annual TM on Saturday, 5/4, passing all operating budget items with some discussion and explanations, but no real opposition. The collection of bylaws changes proposed by the Planning Board, however, garnered lots of dis­cus­sion, and resulted in a mixed bag… [Read More]

Three candidates have taken out papers to run for Mass. State Repre­sentative in the 10th Bristol district, the seat held by long time rep William Straus of Mattapoisett. Rep. Straus announced that he would not be seeking re-election this year. The 10th Bristol District includes Fairhaven, Marion Mattapoisett, Rochester and parts of Acushnet and New… [Read More]

Coin Catastrophe Dear Frankie, My friend Remy died yester­day. He was the hap­piest dog I ever met. The day before he died, he spent the day at my house, and we had a great time. When he went home that night, he was fine.  The following day, we got a text from his mom saying… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The recently appointed Junior Tree Wardens of Fairhaven celebrated their first Arbor Day by planting an oak tree at the Wood School on Friday 4/26/24, after school, specifically, a quercus macrocarpa, aka a Bur Oak. Fairhaven Tree Warden, Don Collasius, directed the youngsters as they filled in the dirt around the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting will be presented with a balanced budget on Saturday, 5/4/24, though the process has been painful to close a $2.2 million shortfall. The town worked hard to close the gap through a variety of cuts and increased fees, although not without controversy. At the urging of town hall,… [Read More]