By Beth David, Editor The 11th West Island 5K saw 209 registered runners/walkers, with 33 registered for the Kids Mile, on Sunday, 4/21/24. For the kids, Sal Kerdi finished first in 6:25; with Denver Simala second in 6:30; and Solomom Barrett third in 7:46. For the girls, Vera Moran came in first in 8:21; Ellie… [Read More]
20-year-old West Island woman looking for living kidney donor
By Beth David, Editor A 20-year-old West Island woman is asking the public for help getting a kidney transplant. Nellie Zygiel has been sick with a variety of illnesses since she was a young child, including vasculitis at the age of 10. That left her kidneys permanently damaged. She was placed on the National Donor… [Read More]
The Yellow Tulip Project comes to Fairhaven for Trevor Veira
Press Release For several years, across America, The Yellow Tulip Project has brought hope to young people and others struggling with mental illness. It inspires people to create yellow tulip gardens with the mission of smashing the stigma surrounding mental illness, building community, and bringing hope. In memory of her grandson, Trevor Viera, who died… [Read More]
The Unfinished Bylaw: Accessory Dwelling Units
An Opinion Piece By Wayne Hayward, Planning Board Member (1991-2023) Special to the Neighb News Town Meeting Article 20A proposes to accommodate additional living spaces in the Town of Fairhaven. There are many identified needs and depending on the intent, there are many approaches as well. Currently, Fairhaven offers and accepts application for these similar… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Why Would Someone Take Their Life? Dear Frankie, Last month, my family buried my teenage brother Tommy. The terrible part is he chose to end his life. In the months leading up to his death, he and my parents fought constantly about him taking drugs. My parents told him time and time again that drugs… [Read More]
Spring is springing
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Fairhaven has an easy choice
An Opinion Piece* By Wayne Hayward, Planning Board Member (1991-2023) Special to the Neighb News Whether to approve/disapprove omnibus zoning amendments at the 2024 Fairhaven Town Meeting will be a quick and easy vote for me. I have co-authored many of the planning bylaws that helped set the course according to our Master Plan. There is… [Read More]
FIA holds annual meeting/awards
The Fairhaven Improvement Association* held its 141st annual meeting and dinner at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford on April 11. Congratulations to the following award recipients. Business Beautification The Ice Cream Cottage and Southcoast Pickleball for their exceptional efforts in beautifying their commercial properties, enhancing our community’s charm and vitality. Community Service Ashton Conlon,… [Read More]
Two graduate from Fire Academy for Fairhaven
State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership announced the graduation of 21 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program on April 12. The graduating firefighters of Class #BW29 represent the fire departments of Bellingham, Brewster, Bridgewater, Canton, Fairhaven, Lakeville, Norwell, Norwood, Provincetown, Rockland, Sandwich, Scituate, Wellfleet, Westport, Wrentham, and… [Read More]
Obituary: Susan B. Sullivan
Susan B. Sullivan Susan B. Sullivan, a 19 year Fairhaven resident, passed away on Sunday, April 7, after a short illness. She was 72. Susan was surrounded by family and close friends at her home and slipped away peacefully. She was a long time member of the Bay Area Senior Cyclists and previously served on… [Read More]
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