Fairhaven will hold its annual Town Meeting on Sat., 5/2/26 in the  audito­rium at the Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School, 30 School Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 Citizen’s Petition deadline is noon, Tues., 2/5. Visit https://fairhaven-ma.gov/town-moderator/ For a Citizens Petition form visit: https://fairhaven-ma.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Citizens-Petition.pdf Contact the Town Clerk’s office, 508-479-4023 for information on how to submit an… [Read More]

Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars proudly announces over 45 scholar­ships now available for 2026. Application period is February 1, 2026 thru April 1, 2026.  For a full list of scholarships and details on how to apply go to https://fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org.  Create your profile now and be ready to apply starting Feb 1, 2026!  NEW scholarships are being… [Read More]

Discover Fairhaven’s first lineup of events in 2025 was an absolute BANG! Thousands of residents and visitors came out to enjoy themed celebra­tions, unique vendors, and lively entertainment. And in 2026, the fun keeps rolling—with old favorites and fresh twists to make unforgettable memories in our charming coastal town. NEXT EVENT: Fairhaven’s 214th Birthday Celebration,… [Read More]

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (MassWildlife) will hold public listening sessions on several opportunities to expand hunting access in Massachusetts, including Sunday hunting, hunting with crossbows, and minimum setback distances for hunting.   MassWildlife welcomes the public to provide input on these hunting laws at upcoming listening… [Read More]

Citizen Petitions Deadline  Fairhaven will hold its annual Town Meeting on Sat., 5/2/26 in the  audito­rium at the Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School, 30 School Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 Citizen’s Petition deadline is noon, Tues., 2/5. Visit https://fairhaven-ma.gov/town-moderator/ For a Citizens Petition form visit: https://fairhaven-ma.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Citizens-Petition.pdf Contact the Town Clerk’s office, 508-479-4023 for information on how… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Republican Town Committee would love to have you join us in this new year of exciting political change. This is your invitation to attend  on January 20th, 2026 at 6pm. Our meetings are held at 32 Abbey Street, Fairhaven at 6pm on the third Tuesday of each Month.  We will be making plans… [Read More]

The next monthly meeting of the Fairhaven Democratic Town Commit­tee will be held on Wednesday, January 21st at 6pm at the Fairhaven Senior Center. We will discussing our annual caucus and future events that we will be holding. Please join us, all are welcome.  For more information please contact ann.richard@gmail.com  ••• Click here to download… [Read More]

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is seeking public input on preferred approaches to liberalize the state’s recreational black sea bass measures for 2026. Per recent decisions of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, a coastwide harvest increase of 20% has been authorized.   DMF will be holding a… [Read More]

Discover Fairhaven’s first lineup of events in 2025 was an absolute BANG! Thousands of residents and visitors came out to enjoy themed celebra­tions, unique vendors, and lively entertainment. And in 2026, the fun keeps rolling—with old favorites and fresh twists to make unforgettable memories in our charming coastal town. NEXT EVENT: Fairhaven’s 214th Birthday Celebration,… [Read More]

New Bedford Festival Theatre announces a call for submissions for the production of JIMMY BUFFETT’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Per­formers can submit through Friday, 1/23. In-person callbacks for local performers will be held Saturday, February 7 in New Bedford, MA. Please prepare a short song in the style of the show (or from the show itself)…. [Read More]