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]

Guests Sleep in Crates? Dear Frankie, Overnights at Lionel’s are a mixed bag for me. Lionel’s mom is great.  When I arrive, she always says with a smile, “My doghouse is your doghouse, Trey.”  Lionel is pretty spoiled. He has every canine toy and gadget you can imagine. His treat bowl is always filled and… [Read More]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30 pm Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, MA 1) DRAFT FY26 FAIRHAVEN COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN  The Fairhaven Community Preservation Committee will conduct a Public Hearing to receive information and public comment on the Draft FY26 Community Preservation Plan.  Copies of the Draft Plan may be… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven held its second annual Diverseabilities Pride event at the Council on Aging/Recreation Center to celebrate people with different abilities and enjoy some summer fun during Disability Pride Month. A little bit of speechmaking included Fairhaven Select Board chairperson Stasia Powers; State Rep. Tony Cabral; Fairhaven High School Unified Sports Coach,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, 7/30/24 to approve the Town Administrator’s choices for Director of Inspectional Services, and police chief. The process to getting a police chief has run into hurdles in Fairhaven. Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison named then-Sgt. Daniel Dorgan as her choice at… [Read More]

Press Release This past Sunday, July 28th, The West Island Scholarship Committee held their annual Scholarship Ceremony and Breakfast. Since 1985, the West Island Improvement Asso­cia­tion (WIIA) has been awarding scholarships in support of young adults with furthering their educa­tion. Since 2014 alone, the association has awarded $30,000 to deserving students!  To be eligible for… [Read More]

Submitted While spending time with Nana Beth Simmons on Adams Street in Fairhaven, Royce and his little brother, Adriel, dis­covered an orphaned opossum needing help. They immediately notified Nana and she sprung into rescue mode.  She called the police and they got  in touch with a local problem animal control agent. The little critter will… [Read More]