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All →Fairhaven Event Is Empowering Students with Special Needs
Fairhaven hosts the Friends of SMEC 8th annual Health and Wellness Walk-a-Thon supporting local students with disabilities and educational services across SouthCoast school districts.
Hit & Run: Elderly Woman Struck by SUV in Fairhaven Walmart Parking Lot
An elderly woman was struck by a vehicle while walking through the Walmart parking lot on this afternoon, according to local emergency reports. The incident occurred around 12:17 p.m. Callers to 911 said the woman was crossing the lot when a black SUV hit her. After the…
Unlikely hero powers Fairhaven football past Case in SCC title race
Fairhaven beats Case to get into driver's seat of SCC Gold title race
Fairhaven Halloween party returns with treats, contests, and magic
From the editor 10-15-26
By Beth David, Editor I’m not sure what makes me laugh more: the fact that the Susan Collins campaign spent $25K in Portland, OR, instead of Portland, ME, or the fact that someone in Oregon took the money! That’s what happens when you don’t use local people, Susan Collins. The…
Fire Open House entertains and educates
By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Fire Department hosted the town to an open house on Saturday, 10/10/26, featuring demonstrations, free stuff, and tips on fire safety. The public could get up close to fire trucks, an ambulance, and other firefighting equipment.…
Fairhaven Select Board okays AI policy, closes STM warrant
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 10/13/26, the Fairhaven Select Board approved a policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and closed the warrant for the Special Town Meeting (STM) scheduled for 11/17. At a previous meeting, the board had discussed an AI draft…
Fairhaven Historical Commission to hold Community Forum
Press Release Residents, property owners, business owners, and community members are invited to attend a public forum to learn about the Town of Fairhaven’s Historic Property Survey Plan Project and provide input on historic preservation efforts through the community. The…
Early voting starts Saturday
By Beth David, Editor Early Voting starts on Saturday, 10/17, for the 11/3/26 state election. Mail-in and absentee voting is already underway. The deadline to apply for mail-in voting is Tuesday, October 27, at 5 pm. Contact your town clerk/elections office (see below for each…
Fire in Fairhaven displaces 3, kills two pets
By Beth David, Editor A fire at 216 Main Street in Fairhaven displaced three occupants and killed a dog and a cat; one dog was rescued by firefighters. According to a press release from the Fairhaven Fire Department, the call came in at 6:59 p.m. for a structure fire. When crews…
No Kings March for the Vote
Join the millions of people nationwide for a No Kings day of action on Saturday, 10/17. In Fairhaven, marchers will start at Town Hall and go over the bridge to NB. Participants have four options to join us Option 1: Meet at Town Hall at noon, 40 Center St., Fairhaven. Help…
Bike Path Ribbon Cutting
Phoenix Bike Trail Ribbon Cutting, Sat., 10/17, 11 a.m., Main and South Streets, Fairhaven. Special guest, State Rep. Mark Sylvia. Celebrate the resurfacing and other improvements recently completed. Refreshments. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Fairhaven Economic Development…
Republican Candidates Night
For the first time, the Republican Town and City Committees of Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Fairhaven, Acushnet, New Bedford, Dartmouth and Westport are joining together to host a Southcoast Meet the Candidates Night on Thurs., 10/22 The event will be held at the Knights of…
Author Event
Millicent Library will welcome acclaimed art theft investigator and author Anthony Amore for an evening exploring one of the most fascinating stories in the world of art crime on Thurs., 10/22, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fairhaven Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center Street.…
Fairhaven Republicans
The Fairhaven Republican Town Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, October 20th at 6pm. We meet at the beautiful Fairhaven Senior Center 227 Huttleston Ave (rt.6) every third Tuesday of the month. This will be our last meeting prior to the November 3rd general election. Mail in…
FHS Drama
Get Tickets NOW! Calling all Drama Club Alums! The Fairhaven High School Theatre Company is thrilled to announce their upcoming celebration, Through the Years. Join us for a fundraiser cabaret featuring songs from your past favorite FHS musicals including Annie, The Wizard of…
Artist Estate Planning
Another installation of our Salon Series, Artists Estates, how to protect the work, your rights, and the future with estate planning. Understanding artist-specific estate planning concerns relating to both physical artwork and intellectual property. Wed., 10/21, 6–7:30 p.m., at…
Budget Group will look at all departments
Fairhaven Budget Working Group will look at all departments By Ken Blanchard, Chair of the Fairhaven Budget Working Group* The Budget Working Group is made up of concerned Fairhaven residents/ taxpayers who have volunteered something that is increasingly difficult to find…
Letter_Miles Grant Supports Sylvia
Miles Grant Supports Sylvia for State Representative I would like to take the time to endorse Mark Sylvia for re-election as our State Representative in the 10th Bristol District. I came to know Mark through his role as Moderator for our Town Meetings, and later by crossing…
Letter_Sylvia Remarkably Responsive
Sylvia Remarkably Responsive Two years ago, I wrote to support Mark Sylvia’s campaign for State Representative. Today, having seen him serve our community in the State House, my endorsement of his re-election is stronger than ever. When Mark ran, he promised to be an accessible…
Legal Notice Fairhaven ZBA
Fairhaven Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Wednesday November 4th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Public Hearings In-Person at Town Hall or via Zoom. Join the Zoom Meeting…
Legal Notice DEP Waterways Regulation Program
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WATERWAYS REGULATION PROGRAM Notice of License Application pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 91 Application Number 26-WW01-0118-APP Applicant: James L. & Renee P. Novakoff Project Location: 10 Oxford Street, Acushnet River, Fairhaven, Bristol…
Legal Notice Fairhaven Conservation Comm
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fairhaven Conservation Commission Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:00pm Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Notice is hereby given that the Fairhaven Conservation Commission will conduct a Public Hearing pursuant to the…
Fairhaven volleyball defeats West Bridgewater in five-set thriller