By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Economic Develop­ment Committee hosted a social/ networking event for Fairhaven businesses on 11/16/23 in the town hall auditorium. Members of the committee and other town officials joined about 20 local business owners and representatives of organizations that support businesses to share ideas, network with each other, and connect with… [Read More]

  By Beth David, Editor Interim Town Clerk Elisabeth Horan swore in six Fairhaven Fire­fighters at the Select Board meeting on 11/20/23. Fairhaven Fire Chief Todd Correia said the six had come on board, graduating from either call of full time firefighting academies in the last six months. The new hires are: Ian Thatcher, Kyle… [Read More]

Press Release The writing of “Nana’s Gift: A Recipe for Mind, Body, and Spirit,” has been a five-year labor of love for me,” said former Fairhaven resident, the Rev. Leslie Lopes Foster.  It was originally intended to be no more than a legacy work for her eight grandchildren.  “Nana’s Gift…” is one family’s treasure chest… [Read More]

Lonely Times Dear Frankie, My life is so dreary com­pared to my friends. Most of them come from a two-parent family and have several siblings. They have one another; there’s always someone to talk to, play with, or go for a walk.  I live with a single dad who is a computer game designer. His… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven honored veterans with its annual Veterans Day parade on 11/11/23. The parade began at Benoit Square and marched down Main Street to Fairhaven High School for the raising of the Big Flag and a ceremony. Speakers included Fairhaven’s new Veterans Services Officer Michael Jenney; US Navy Senior Chief Larry Jones;… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The third time is the charm, they say. And so it seems for the attempt to change the Fairhaven Town Clerk position from elected to appointed. Town Meeting voted on Tuesday, 11/14/23 to have the change go to a townwide vote in April. The measure failed a the annual TM in… [Read More]

Hello Everyone! Welcome back to DaCunha’s Dispatches. Although the weather is getting colder, I have a heartwarming story to share about the Fairhaven Unified Basketball Team. Special Education teacher Ms. Allaire and Phys. Ed. teacher Ms. Stahowiak combined forces to create the Unified Sports Program a few years back, bringing the opportunity for inclusive sports… [Read More]