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]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Planning Board member Patrick Carr owns Seaspray Container Com­pany, which supplies shipping and storage containers to businesses and residences. The PB has pre­sented a series of bylaws changes, including one pertaining to shipping containers. In response to an email asking Mr. Carr if there was a possible conflict of interest,… [Read More]

Submitted by Cathy Melanson, Fairhaven Planning Board Chairperson Dear Fairhaven Residents, The Planning Board is an elected, volunteer board. The members are here to further enhance the prosperity, livability, and resiliency of the community. We are here for you and to ensure compliance with Mass General Laws. The Master Plan 2040 is a guiding document as… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor West Island’s self-proclaimed mayor, Terry Pereira celebrated her 90th birthday at the West Island Improvement Association on Saturday, 4/27/24. Friends, neighbors, and family gathered in a festive mood to eat, drink and tell stories. Two relatives penned “Roses Are Red” poems, including in them lots of fun little details about the… [Read More]

Fairhaven’s own Grace Pacella, 12, sports a huge smile as she reaches a milestone, riding, maneuvering AND propelling a trike in her neighborhood, a milestone the micro-preemie’s doctors would simply marvel at. ••• Click here to download the 05-02-24 issue: 05-02-24 JrTreeWardens Click here to download Patrick Carr’s response letter: CarrResponseSeaspray Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball league held its annual parade on opening day, Sat., 4/27/24, with the athletes marching on South Main Street from St. Xavier School to the baseball fields at Pope Park. The ceremony included recognizing volunteers, the all-stars, and a ceremonial first pitch by Colby Correia.    ••• Click here to download… [Read More]

Submitted The South Coast Conference National Honor Societies held their annual Academic Luncheon on Thursday, 4/25/24.  Five students at Fairhaven High School who achieved the highest GPA in the senior class were honored a the event: Ava Bissonnette, Kiana Coppa, Elizabeth DaCunha, Aaron Palhota, and Libby St. Pierre.  ••• Click here to download the 05-02-24… [Read More]