By Beth David, Editor Patrick Carr and Andrew Romano were again on opposite sides of an issue at the Select Board meeting on 12/4/23. Mr. Romano represented the North Fairhaven Improvement Asso­ciation asking for leniency over a shed that was built on the town property that the organization uses in Benoit Square. The NFIA did… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Nomination papers are now available for all positions in the April 2024 election in Fairhaven.  Select Board Chairperson Leon Correy III has publicly announced that he will not run for reelection because he and his family have had to endure countless racist comments while he has been in office. In a… [Read More]

A very emotional exhibit, Remembering Our Fallen, will soon be displayed at New Bedford Regional Airport, Hangar 1447 Airport Road, NB, 02746, to remind Americans of the ultimate sacrifice made by those who died from wounds suffered in Iraq and Afghanistan while wearing our country’s uniform.  Remembering Our Fallen is a traveling photographic memorial that… [Read More]

Get into the spirit of the holidays and find an array of holiday gifts, food, music, and old-fashioned good cheer by visiting Fairhaven on Saturday, 12/9, for the annual Old-Time Holiday in the historical town center. Over the years it has become one of Fairhaven’s favorite events. Twenty-five years ago, in December 1998, the Fairhaven… [Read More]

The North Fairhaven Improvement Association had clear skies, although rain was imminent, on Friday, 12/1/23, for the annual lighting of Benoit Square. Elves roamed the grounds and children and adults all sang while waiting for Santa to arrive on an antique fire truck. The Big Guy listened to all the children (and some adults) as… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Veterans Agent Mike Jenney and a group of volunteers fanned out across the cemeteries of Fairhaven to place wreaths from the Wreaths Across American program on graves of veterans and at the memorials on Saturday, 12/2/23. Mr. Jenney told the group that they were a bit short on funds this… [Read More]

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Be Nice Dear Frankie, I was sur­prised when Simon invited me to his house for dinner. Simon is shy; for the most part, he keeps to himself. The day I arrived at his house, his mom greeted me warmly and shook my paw. She suggested we go outside and play until dinner was ready. At… [Read More]