By Beth David, Editor There may not have been a whole lot of it, but the snow that fell on Tuesday, 2/13, was very wet and heavy. Scituate hit the jackpot with more than 10 inches; Burrillville, RI got socked with 9”, TF Green got 6, and both Providence, RI, and Fall River, MA got… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Unless there’s a last minute with­drawal from someone, the Fairhaven election field is set, and it promises to be a spirited election season, with contested races in five contests: Select Board, School Committee, Board of Health, and two races for Planning Board. Six people will be on the ballot for the… [Read More]

Press Release At about 6:30 a.m., on Thursday, 2/8/24, the Fairhaven Fire Department responded to a report of a fishing vessel fire at 4 Washington Street in Fairhaven, formally known as Blue Harvest Fisheries.  Engine 2, Engine 4, Ladder 1 initially responded. Upon arrival, heavy fire was coming from the pilot house on the 82… [Read More]

Press Release On Sunday, 2/11/24, at 3:51 a.m., the Fairhaven Fire Department responded to a reported garage fire at 40 Christian Street.  Engine 2, Engine 4, Ladder 1, Chief, & Deputy Chief responded. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire coming from a single story, 15×20 concrete block garage de­tached from the residence.  Firefighters conducted fire… [Read More]

Submitted Claire A. Duval was born March 15th, 1924 to Arsene and Anna Duval. She was the second oldest of seven. She grew up in North Fairhaven, living with her family in the apartmen above the Duval business, Oxford Pharmacy.  After graduating from Sacred Hearts School, she went on to Fairhaven High School where she… [Read More]

Press Release This Wednesday, February 14th, will be marked in the state with the proclamation of Frederick Douglass Day. Celebrated on Douglass’ chosen birthday, Senator Mark Montigny was the one who championed legislation to honor the important abolitionist. His law now calls for an annual proclamation in honor of Douglass.  The New Bedford Senator has… [Read More]

The Coyotes Dear Frankie, The principal called an emer­gency assembly to tell us that a dog had been killed by the coyotes last week. She said it was mating season, and the coyotes were coming into town looking for food.  Sky asked what mating season was, and the principal said it was when the coyotes… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Recycling Center has undergone a few changes in the last week or so. First, it moved, but don’t worry, you’ll find it easily enough. It only moved to the north side of the Board of Public Works property on 5 Arsene Street.  The RC used to be on the… [Read More]

Press Release The Fairhaven Police Department reports that a 55-year-old New Bedford man was arrested and charged with carrying a firearm without a license and additional charges on Friday, 2/2/24 Carlos Brito, age 55, of New Bedford, was arrested and charged with: • Carrying a Firearm Without a License • Receiving Stolen Property Under $1,200 • Number Plate… [Read More]