Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Blessing of the Fleet

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The New Bedford Port Society invites the community to join us for our Annual Memorial Day Event on Mon., 5/25, with a procession starting at the historic Seamen’s Bethel, 15 Johnny Cake Hill, at 9:30am and moving down to the waterfront for 10:00am., at Pier 3, 51 MacArthur Drive. (In case of inclement weather the… [Read More]

Honeybees

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The Fascinating World of Honeybees, Tues., 5/26, 6:30 p.m., Dartmouth Cultural Council, 404 Elm St., Dartmouth. Join us for an engaging evening exploring the fascinating world of honeybees with the Bristol County Beekeepers Association. Learn about hive life, pollination, and the vital role bees play in our environment while taking a closer look inside the… [Read More]

Circus in Town

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Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow St. Get ready for a SPECTACULAR morn­ing with Circus Celia of Small But Mighty! Join us May 23rd at 11 am for a jaw-dropping show and inter­active workshop! Witness death-defying stunts, mesmerizing acro­batics, and maybe even learn a trick or two! For kids of ALL AGES (and kids at heart!) No… [Read More]

Little Shop of Horrors

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In celebration of 93 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the opening of the 2026 Summer Season. The season begins with one of the most popular musicals of all time, Little Shop of Horrors. This funny and touching creature-feature will be presented from May 28 –… [Read More]

Encampment showcases Fairhaven’s Revolutionary role

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By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Village Militia (FVM) teamed up with seven other reenacting units for their annual spring encampment on Saturday and Sunday, 5/16/26 and 5/17. This year the FVM added some live action battle reenactment to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary, at its “MA250: Harbor of Courage” events. The first naval engagement… [Read More]

Fairhaven voters to face three ballot questions

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By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven voters will face three ballot questions* on Tuesday, 6/9/26, in addition to voting for candidates for town-wide office and Town Meet­ing members. Town officials held an informational meeting on Tuesday 5/19, to answer questions from the public about the ballot initiatives. Question 1 would remove police officers and firefighters from Civil… [Read More]

Candidate statement: School Committee

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Erik Baumann Members of the Fair­haven Com­mu­nity and Fel­low Readers of the Fairhaven Neighbor­hood News, My name is Erik Baumann and I am requesting your support to represent a seat on the Town of Fairhaven’s School ­Commit­tee. I am running because I want to serve the community that my family and I are so fortunate… [Read More]

Vandals damage historical woodwork at Fairhaven High School

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Press Release from Fairhaven Police The Fairhaven Police Department is actively investigating a break-in that occurred at Fairhaven High School on Saturday, May 16. During the incident, which occurred at about 11:45 p.m., multiple indi­viduals broke into the school at 12 Huttleston Ave. through a window and vandalized historical woodwork on the wall within a… [Read More]

Fairhaven High School Girls Lacrosse beats out ORR 6-5

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By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The (12-3) Fairhaven High School Blue Devils Girls Lacrosse team hosted the (8-5) Old Rochester Regional Bulldogs on 5/18/26 on a sunny afternoon at Alumni Stadium. The Bulldogs struck first less than two minutes into the opening period for the game’s lone first-quarter score. The Blue Devils responded with a… [Read More]

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