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All →From the editor 11-12-26
Beth David, Editor Oh well. Here we go again. I had the best of intentions to write something very profound about the election results this week, but, alas, time got away from me. Fear not, though, loyal readers, the Big Buffoon is doubling down (Stephen Nazi Miller…are you…
Fairhaven SB decides to use CORI checks on volunteers
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board voted at its meeting on 11/9/26 to require a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check on any individual applying to be on a town board or committee or looking to be reappointed. The issue came up when a resident…
Fairhaven Residents say Building Insp. has too much discretion
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board heard from several residents at its meeting on 11/9/26 during the public comment session regarding building projects on West Island that neighbors say violate either bylaws or state law. Bob Pink told the board that the situation…
Special TM facing nine articles, including Flock ban bylaw
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven Town Meeting members will vote on nine articles at the special TM on Tuesday. Most articles are spending articles, carried over from FY 26. There are also two bylaws articles. Article one would allow $168,628.08 in insurance proceeds to be used to…
Fairhaven Rec holds Family Bingo Night & Food Drive
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Recreation Department held its annual Family Bingo Night and Food Drive on 11/5/26, and collected a whopping 537 pounds of food for the Shepherd’s Pantry. The free night had 150 participants of all ages join in on the fun, including free…
Lebanese Christmas Bazaar
It’s time for the annual Lebanese Holiday/Christmas Bazaar by Our Lady of Purgatory Maronite Catholic Church, featuring delicious Lebanese food & tasty desserts, craft tables, money and basket raffles, silent auctions & our caravan of values. Join us at our community center…
Leaf Collection
This year’s curbside leaf collection will be from November 17th through December 11th. Leaves must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. Leaves will be picked up the day after your regular trash day. After a holiday collection will be one day later. Place leaves in boxes, barrels or…
Academy and Museum open
Academy Building/ Museum Open It’s the perfect time to reopen the doors of the Academy Building and invite you to explore Fairhaven’s rich history. We will be open every Saturday, from 11-2, through the end of November, at 141 Main Street, on the West Lawn of Fairhaven High…
Letter Brendalee says thank you
Brendalee Smith Says “Thank You” THANK YOU 10TH BRISTOL DISTRICT! To the most “Let’s Do This” Team!! We broke a record in the state, shortest campaign with GREATEST return!! THANK YOU to our incredible campaign team, my family, our volunteers, and every single person who came…
Letter The bag collected has a longer journey
The Bag Collected Saturday Has a Longer Journey Fairhaven’s Troop 52 announced a Scouting for Food collection at St. Mary’s on Main Street on November 7. The practical request was straightforward: bring nonperishable food so it can help someone who needs it. The collection day…
From the editor 11-05-26
By Beth David, Editor VETERANS DAY NEXT WEEK The Acushnet Veterans Parade is Saturday, 11/7 (see page 7); and Fairhaven’s parade is on Veterans Day, Wednesday, 11/11 (see page 5) Please line the route, go to the end, show support for veterans. We are in a war, service members…
From No Pulse to Home: Fairhaven Paramedics and Animal Hospital Staff Pull Patient Back from the Brink
FAIRHAVEN — Fairhaven Fire-EMS is sharing positive news after a recent response to a medical emergency at New England Animal Hospital ended with a patient’s survival and recovery. Last month, firefighter-paramedics were called to the animal hospital on Huttleston Avenue for a…
Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Westport rejected Question 7 on housing
The “starter homes” ballot question lost narrowly statewide, with strong opposition in New Bedford’s suburbs.
Fairhaven beats Dover-Sherborn to advance to Div. 3 Sweet 16
SMEC Walk-A-Thon supports students in Fairhaven
Fairhaven boys soccer ends long playoff drought
Southcoast Health brings advanced heart scans to Fairhaven site
Video: Joseph Case football upset Fairhaven 42-37 in playoff thriller
Joseph Case football stuns defending D6 state champion Fairhaven
Aedan Borges wills Case football to upset over champ Fairhaven in MIAA playoffs
Haunted town hall frightens and entertains
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven’s Town Hall was transformed into one big Halloween party, complete with free candy, costumes, contests, activities, and all-around just fooling-around fun. Outside the street was closed to traffic for people to gather and watch dperformances by…
I-195 Route 18 South ramp to close until 2029
MassDOT is holding a public information meeting on the I-195/ Route 18 project as the project shifts to phases 3 and 4, Thurs., 11/5, 6 p.m., virtual meeting, visit: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/highway-division/events The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with the…
Matthew Rodriguez Memorial Run draws 125
By Beth David, Editor The LCpl Matthew Rodriguez Run to Remember 5K had 125 finishers on 10/25/26. The race started and ended at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. The race benefits The LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez Memorial Foundation which was created in memory of LCpl Rodriguez, 19, a…
West Island witches RIDE!
The Witches of West Island organized their annual ride on Halloween Day, 10/31/26, riding on bicycles, in carts and other vehicles to bestow their…err…blessings upon the island. ••• Click here to download the 11/5/26 issue: 11-05-26 HauntedTH Support local journalism, donate to…
Veterans Luncheon
All Veterans, spouses of Veterans, and immediate family of Veterans are welcome to join us for lunch at the Fairhaven Council on Aging/Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven, on Tues., 11/10/26, at 11:30 a.m. in recognition of their service. Please call to sign up BY NOV.…