By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Monday, 6/10/24, the Fairhaven Select Board heard from labor counsel about possible ways to proceed in the process for hiring a new police chief. Chief Michael Myers is expected to retire on August 10. Town Administrator Angie Lopes Ellison chose Daniel Dorgan to be the next chief… [Read More]

Press Release On June 7, 2024, Jeffery E. Riley Stadium at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech was filled with family, friends, and members of our school commu­nity as the Class of 2024 Artisans, with 477 seniors, crossed the stage at our annual graduation ceremony. The ceremony opened with a beautiful rendition of the national anthem performed… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor About 50 people showed up for the start of the Fairhaven Pickleball Associa­tion’s opening day festivities at Livesey Park in Fairhaven on Saturday, 6/1. The courts opened last year.  FBA President Ken Pottel told the crowd that getting the four courts built was not easy, but they made their case to… [Read More]

As discussed at the Fairhaven Select Board meeting on 5/13/24, several Ash Trees on Walnut Street near the Unitarian Chuch, across the street from the Millicent Library, were taken down last week. Contractors from Newcomb’s Tree Service took down the large, very old trees on 6/3/24 because they were diseased and in danger of coming… [Read More]

Press Release Sweet Lizzie’s Bake Shop: Where Sweet Dreams Come to Life The aroma of freshly baked goods will soon waft through the streets of Fairhaven as Sweet Lizzie’s Bake Shop prepares to officially open its doors on June 15th. Located at 48 Main Street, Sweet Lizzie’s promises to be a haven for lovers of… [Read More]

Pampered Dear Frankie, Last year my sister Ariana got married. When she moved out, my parents said I could have her room. Ariana is the only girl in the family and always gets away with much more than the rest of us. Anyway, that’s what I think.  She insists on sleeping in her room whenever… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor A bright and sunny sky greeted 147  Fairhaven High School graduates in the football stadium on Sunday, 6/2/24, for their send-off into the world, with the main message of the day being to savor the moment. Valedictorian Kianna Coppa told her fellow graduates that when they look to the future, they… [Read More]

Here are the top ten Fairhaven High School graduates for 2024.   ••• Click here to download the 06-06-24 issue: 06-06-24 Graduation Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

A variety of academic scholarships have been awarded to graduating seniors who are continuing  their education beyond high school.  Fairhaven Mothers’ Club The Fairhaven Mothers’ Club is pleased to announce the award of three $1,000 scholarships to Fair­haven students. The recipients are:  • Trowbridge-Whitfield Scholarship: Ms. Lyla Tavares of Fairhaven, a Senior at Westover School  • General… [Read More]