For the 7th year in a row, Bask will be offering free fir trees to the public on Arbor Day. This annual event has become a staple in Fairhaven, and we love the fact that we can help the environment in any way possible. Bask’s Free Trees 2024 will take place on Friday, 4/26, 9am… [Read More]
Writers Workshop
Writers Workshop Redux. A place to share ideas whether you are a writer or just have stories that want to be told… Every 4th Friday, 10am til 12 pm, Next Date, 4/27, at Mattapoisett Library 7 Barstow St., Mattapoisett, basement community room. Come to hone the craft of writing in a supportive setting. Bring a… [Read More]
Volunteer Fairs
Share a Little Time. Make a Big Difference. Are you interested in connecting to your community? Connecting to the mission of the National Park Service? New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park will host two Volunteer Information Fairs Wed., 5/1, 6-7:30 p.m., at NB Whaling Park Corson Building Theater, 33 William St., New Bedford. Thurs., 5/2,… [Read More]
Veterans Invited
Veterans, do you need to open a VA claim or review an existing claim? Visit the CE Burt DAV Chapter 7 at 19 Willis St., New Bedford, between 9 am. and 3 p.m. on Thurs., 5/2. National service officers will be on hand to help file new claims and help with existing claims. Please come… [Read More]
Black Composers
On April 28, 2024 at 3:00PM, Seaglass Theater Company will present Not Afraid to Dare at Gallery X in downtown New Bedford-site of the former Frederick Douglass Memorial AME Zion Church. The concert features mezzo-soprano and poet Isabel Randall, known on social media as “The Inquisitive Typist”, baritone and recent Grant Park Music Festival… [Read More]
Fairhaven Select Board recognizes animal shelter volunteers
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 4/22/24, the Fairhaven Select Board recognized the volunteers who help out at the Fairhaven Animal Shelter. The board presented Animal Control Officer, Terry Cripps, with a proclamation praising the volunteers and recognizing National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, which is April 30. SB chairperson Stasia Powers credited… [Read More]
Fairhaven SB responds to Civil Service questions in PD chief hire
Statement by the Fairhaven Select Board regarding Civil Service: The Civil Service system in Massachusetts has not served the interests of our community for many years, and Fairhaven is not alone in that regard. The current Civil Service system no longer fulfills its primary mission and is particularly deficient in terms of allowing communities to… [Read More]
More than 200 take to the streets in West Island run/walk
By Beth David, Editor The 11th West Island 5K saw 209 registered runners/walkers, with 33 registered for the Kids Mile, on Sunday, 4/21/24. For the kids, Sal Kerdi finished first in 6:25; with Denver Simala second in 6:30; and Solomom Barrett third in 7:46. For the girls, Vera Moran came in first in 8:21; Ellie… [Read More]
20-year-old West Island woman looking for living kidney donor
By Beth David, Editor A 20-year-old West Island woman is asking the public for help getting a kidney transplant. Nellie Zygiel has been sick with a variety of illnesses since she was a young child, including vasculitis at the age of 10. That left her kidneys permanently damaged. She was placed on the National Donor… [Read More]
The Yellow Tulip Project comes to Fairhaven for Trevor Veira
Press Release For several years, across America, The Yellow Tulip Project has brought hope to young people and others struggling with mental illness. It inspires people to create yellow tulip gardens with the mission of smashing the stigma surrounding mental illness, building community, and bringing hope. In memory of her grandson, Trevor Viera, who died… [Read More]
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