By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Recreation Center held its annual All-Abilities Fishing Derby to help everyone get to the water and learn how to fish. About 40 people participated this year, the number undoubtedly driven by the Touch-A-Truck event being held across the street at the same time. Recreation Director, Bernadette Barreira said Bounty Hunters… [Read More]

By Caden Lisa, Neighb News Correspondent The Buzzards Bay Coalition hosted its 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim in their mission to support the fight for clean and healthy water on Saturday, June 20. The Bay hosted approximately 200 swimmers of all ages stretched across the picturesque 1.2-mile stretch of water from New Bedford’s South End to… [Read More]

Press Release The Millicent Library is pleased to announce the completion of an accessibility signage project made possible through funding from the Henry H. Crapo Foundation. The project enhances accessibility and wayfinding throughout the library, creating a more inclusive environment for all patrons while addressing recommendations identi­fied in the library’s recent ADA Transition Plan completed… [Read More]

Submitted The Sustainability Committee broke ground on 6/17/26 on the new Sconticut Neck Native Plant Garden in Macomber & Pimental Park on Sconticut Neck. Red & Black Chokeberry and Paper Birch were purchased at Tree Talk Natives in Rochester through a Keep Mass Beautiful grant.  The Committee will be working on the park, prepping the… [Read More]

Dear Frankie has expanded to videos. Find her on Facebook, Instagarm, and TikTok. Search for dearfrankie dogtodogadvice.  Turning Myself into the Shelter  Dear Frankie, My mom and dad recently retired and have been talking a lot about selling everything and moving to Maine. A couple of years ago they inherited a big farmhouse and land… [Read More]