Submitted by Don C. Collasius, Fairhaven Tree Warden Greetings from the Tree Depart­ment and happy spring. So far it’s been a busy year for the Tree Department! We have completed our annual town street tree survey where we identify high risk trees and deadwood that needs to be removed.  We have again partnered with Eversource… [Read More]

Leaving Home Dear Frankie, When my family adopted me, they told me that I was a member of the family and one of their children. When my three sibs got older, they began to leave home one by one. My oldest brother went into the army, my oldest sister married, and my youngest sister became… [Read More]

Voters in Fairhaven will have lots of choices on Monday, 4/1, when they vote in local elections. All precincts vote at the Rec Center, 227 Huttleston Ave. Polls are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call the town clerk, 508-979-4023, Ext. 3 for info.  Candidates for office in Fairhaven had two opportunities to face off… [Read More]

The following candidates are running for a seat on the Fairhaven Board of  Public Works. There are two seats on the ballot. See letter from Brian Messier announcing a write-in campaign. It is the policy of the Neighb News to run candidate state­ments only for declared candidates who are on the ballot. ——————– Robert “Hoppy” Hobson… [Read More]

Submitted Join us in honor­ing a well-lived life as we cele­brate Alice Fortin’s 100th birthday!  Alice, a beloved resident of Fairhaven, has reached an incredible milestone, and her family and friends invite you to share in the joy of this special occasion.  Born on March 31, 1924, in New Bedford, Alice has lived a life… [Read More]

Crazy About Dogs Dear Frankie, Why are hu­mans so ena­mored of their dogs?  It’s intriguing how some hu­mans seem to prefer the com­pany of their dogs over family members.  What is it about dogs that makes their owners so willing to invest significant amounts of time, attention, and money into their care?  Mind you, I’m… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven High School students and members of the community dipped in the cold waters of a portable pool to support the Special Olympics of Massachusetts. On Wednesday, 3/14/24, eight teams with more than 60 participants, jumped or walked into the chilly waters exceeding the $2500 goal by…a lot, raising $9672.00. Members… [Read More]

Candidates Night The Town of Fairhaven Public Access TV is sponsoring a Meet the Candidates night on Thurs., 3/21, at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall Audi­torium, 40 Center St., Fairhaven. The event is open to the public, and will run live on Channel 18 and will run live and be available on demand on… [Read More]