Mandatory Water Use Restcition: Effective 9/3/18 Ordered by the Fairhaven  Board of Public Works. Nonessential outdoor water use shall mean those uses that are not required: 1.  for health or safety reasons; 2. by regulation; 3. for the production of food and fiber; 4. for the maintenance of livestock; 5. to meet the core functions… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Board of Public Works announced that, due to seasonally high water usage, in conjuction with main­tenance on the pumps at the water treatment plant in Mattapoisett, the Town of Fairhaven may take water from the City of New Bedford to ensure adequate pressure remain in the system in the event of a fire…. [Read More]

Press Release Each year, the Fairhaven Cultural Council, a local organization sup­ported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, awards Local Cultural Council (LCC) grants to support arts and cultural projects that directly benefit our community. Grant monies are distributed from both state and local funds designated specifically for this purpose. For the 2019 Grant Cycle, Fairhaven… [Read More]

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, 80 Middle St., Fairhaven, is offering two boating courses. Boating Skills and Seamanship, and will begin on Mon., 9/10 and run for 14 weeks, ending on 12/17. Class meetings on Mondays, from 7–9 p.m. Cost is $45. Contact Mary Beth Soares, mbsoares11@verizon.net, 508-493-5531. The course will cover introduction to navigation,… [Read More]