Bristol County
Fairhaven
The latest news, notices and public meetings from Fairhaven.
Latest Fairhaven headlines
All →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.…
Holiday Fair
Shop local crafts, gifts, treats, and holiday décor. Celebrate the season with neighbors makers, and merry finds at the West Island Improvement Association Holiday Fair on Sun., 11/8, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 41 Causeway Rd., Fairhaven. Featuring festive shopping, local vendors…
FHS Drama Prod
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 Oz, Beauty & the…
Legal Notice Fairhaven Housing Authority
Fairhaven Housing Authority INVITATION TO BID The Fairhaven Housing Authority is seeking proposals from qualified developers for the development of approximately 50 units of affordable senior rental housing at a range of incomes on surplus land it owns adjacent to an existing…
Southcoast Health Launches Cardiac PET/CT Program Making Diagnosis of Significant Heart Problems Easier
FAIRHAVEN, Mass. – Southcoast Health recently established a Cardiac PET/CT program, allowing patients to access advanced imaging technology at 208 Mill Road in Fairhaven. Acardiac PET/CT scan is one of the most accurate noninvasive tests for evaluatingblood flow to the heart…
Flag to Honor the Memory of Corporal Allen E. Days, Sr. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
During the month of November, the 86th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber–Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Corporal Allen Edward Days, Sr. of Fairhaven, MA who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1961. Days was born on July 26, 1937…
Mark Sylvia glides to victory over Brendalee Smith in 10th Bristol rep race
The incumbent, who represents Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester and parts of New Bedford and Acushnet, secures his second term in office.
From the editor 10-29-26
——————————- Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time ENDS this weekend. Set your clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, 11/1. DST starts on March 8 of next year. ———————————– By Beth David, Editor It’s election time! Not our local seats, but close…our state seats. Early voting ends…
Halloween Horribles invade Livesey Park
By Beth David, Editor The North Fairhaven Improvement Association held its 76th annual Halloween Horribles Parade at Livesey Park on Saturday, 10/24/26. Costumed children of all ages and sizes marched around the park and then created a circle in the field for the judges to pick…
Early voting ends this Friday, 10/30
By Beth David, Editor Early Voting ends on Saturday, 10/24, for the 11/3/26 state election. Mail-in and absentee voting is also 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…
Fairhaven Select Board picks town counsel firm
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 10/26/26, the Fairhaven Select Board voted to negotiate an agreement with Harrington Heep to provide legal services to the town. The board interviewed four firms on 10/15, and narrowed the list to three to ask for more information. At the…
4 Fairhaven Dept. Heads take issue with Budget Working Group
By Beth David, Editor The heads of Fairhaven’s four largest departments, Schools, Public Works, Police, and Fire, sent a letter to the newly formed Budget Working Group in reference to a letter the four departments received with a 12-point framework, or priorities, that the BWG…