By Beth David, Editor Oh, that was CLOSE. And I don’t even mean the game. But, let’s do that first. That was CLOSE! It was a tie score right till the end. The Dartmouth Indians almost pulled off a crazy play with no time on the clock, too. But, phew! See page 12 for details…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor It’s not looking like such an upset anymore, with Fairhaven High School beating Dartmouth in the traditional Thanksgiving Day game three years in a row now. This year was a nail-biter, with Fairhaven’s Grant Darmofal kicking a 42-yard field goal on a play that started with eight seconds on the clock… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 11/20/23 the Fairhaven Selectboard selected Andrew Romano to be a full time member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, which has an opening after the resignation of Peter DeTerra. Mr. Romano, Patrick Carr, and Maria J. Carvalho all expressed interest in the position. Mr. Carr and Mr…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Lions Club filled up the Adams and Adams 12K (GVWR) big box truck with toys and food during their annual food/toy drive and motorcycle run at the Rivers End on 11/26/23. All food and toys went to the Shepherd’s Pantry where they will be distributed to the people who… [Read More]

Submitted On November 22nd, a heart­warming reunion took place at the Northeast Maritime Institute–College of Maritime Science’s Founder’s Hall gymnasium, the former Fairhaven Boys Club gym.  About forty men, once young attendees of The Fairhaven Boys Club during the 1960s and 1970s there, gathered to honor a figure who had significantly impacted their lives. The… [Read More]

Press Release Harborside Hounds Mobile Groom­ing is based out of Fairhaven, Massa­chu­setts. We serve the Town of Fairhaven and the surrounding com­mu­nities up to a 20-mile radius.  As a one-on-one mobile grooming service, your dog is our one and only priority and we strive for a positive grooming experience. Groomer and owner, Margaux, has over… [Read More]

Paying Up Dear Frankie, At the vet’s last week, a lady brought in a dog that was hit by a car. After the vet examined the dog, the lady met with him to discuss the dog’s injuries and treatment costs.  When she left the meeting, she was crying. My mom asked her what was wrong, and… [Read More]

A decidedly biased piece by Beth David, Editor It’s time for one our favorite annual stories: Shopping with the Neighb News!  After the Thanksgiving Day feast is over and you’re looking for a way to work off some of it, it’s time to buy gifts for your precious loved ones, whether you want to or not!… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board welcomed six new firefighters, assessed penalties for violations at Rasputin’s Tavern, and addressed racist graffiti at Rogers School at its meeting on 11/20/23. Someone painted “F… N—-rs” on the Rogers School building a couple of weeks ago.  SB Chairperson Leon Correy started the meeting by thanking people… [Read More]