Fairhaven Come on down and take the plunge on Wed. 1/1, at 10:00 a.m. sharp. Remem­ber the plunge is free. We sell long-sleeve t-shirts to raise funds for Fairhaven Dollars For Scholars to provide scholarships to area high school students. T-shirts are $25. You don’t have to plunge to purchase a shirt and support our… [Read More]

Nomination Papers Available Nomination papers for next year’s Annual Town Election are available at the Town Clerk’s office for interested parties. February 12, 2025 at 5PM is the deadline for requesting papers. The Annual Town Election is scheduled for April 7, 2025.  All elected boards have seats up for election, including: one seat on the… [Read More]

First Night New Bedford Come ring in the New Year with family and friends in New Bedford! From 5-9 PM on Tues., 12/31, enjoy family-friendly programming in historic downtown, including free concerts and music throughout downtown, food trucks, and many other activities inside and outside. Details were not available by press time, but the night… [Read More]

The SouthCoast Community Foundation will award more than 100 local scholarships totaling over $800,000 in 2025, and the online application is now open! Students complete just one application — no FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) is required — and applicants are automatically matched with all eligible scholarship opportunities. Deadline to apply is January 21st…. [Read More]

The Marion Art Center announces auditions for their production of Ripcord, written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by John Heavey. Auditions will be held on Jan. 4, 2025 from 9:00am-12:00pm and again Sunday January 5, 2025 from 12:00-3:00pm. Show dates are  March 7-23. A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in… [Read More]

New England Boat Show, Jan. 8–12, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St, Boston MA 02210-1719. Hours: Wed–Fri., Noon – 8pm; Sat., 10am – 8pm; Sun.,  10am – 6pm. Tickets $20. Visit https://newenglandboatshow.com/ ••• Click here to download the 12/19/24 issue: 12-19-24 OldTyme Click here to download the OML complaint: TACommOML_Complaint Click here to… [Read More]

Nomination papers for next year’s Annual Town Election are available at the Town Clerk’s office for interested parties. February 12, 2025 at 5PM is the deadline for requesting papers. The Annual Town Election is scheduled for April 7, 2025.  All elected boards have seats up for election, including: one seat on the Select Board, with… [Read More]

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be performing ancillary structure inspections on I-195 eastbound and westbound from exit 1 to exit 31B. The work is scheduled from the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning on Monday, December 9. Work is anticipated to be completed by… [Read More]

There is a bin in Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street, for new toys for the Toys for Tots program run by the United States Marine Corps. Please donate new, unwrapped toys during Town Hall’s regular business hours, and during the Old Tyme Holiday event on Saturday, 12/14. DEADLINE is 12/16. ••• Click here to… [Read More]

Thurs., 12/12, 3–9 p.m.,  Downtown New Bedford Celebrate the holiday season with us for AHA! Night: Starry Night! There will be crafts, pictures with Santa, live music, and more at this free, family-friendly event. Here’s an early preview of what you can experience:   The Custom House building will be transformed into a giant snow… [Read More]