16th Annual Blount Fine Foods New Bedford Seaport Chowderfest at Pier 3 New Bedford, Sat., 10/9, Noon–5 p.m. (VIP 11 a.m.–4 p.m.) Local restaurants, caterers and assisted living facilities will be competing for best clam/seafood chowder, best Portuguese specialty soup and best signature soup!  Advanced General Admission, $15 per person; Day Of Event General Admission,… [Read More]

For the month of October, the Handy House Heritage Trail, 202 Hix Bridge Road,  is transformed into a fun Halloween trail. Young visitors will enjoy the Halloween themed scavenger hunt, locating the mysterious, magical ravens that dwell in the woods. Friendly ghosts will keep an eye on all visitors. The trail offers children and their families… [Read More]

Halloween Sustainability Swap. Drop off clean, used Halloween costumes and decorations in the bin at Town Hall, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, from now to October 8. On October 9 at Kids Fest, you can pick out items you might want yourself at the Sustainability Committee’s Halloween Swap booth! Costumes should be clean, and non-violent (no gore)…. [Read More]

The Fairhaven Community Preser­va­tion Plan has been reviewed and approved and is available on the CPC webpage. The Community Preserva­tion Committee is accepting applica­tions for the 2021 (FY23) CPC funding round. The deadline for full applica­tions has been changed to October 13, 2021 at noon at the Planning and Economic Development Department in Town Hall. … [Read More]

The Rogers Re-Use Committee will be hosting a walk through tour of Rogers School on Thurs., 9/30, from 11-2 & 4-6 and Sat., 10/2 from 11-2. For questions contact: Rogerscommittee@gmail.com Please note: anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Masks are required for every­one entering the building. ••• Click here… [Read More]

A fall Paper Shredding Day will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the shred truck fills up) in New Bedford. It will be a contactless event to keep both participants and staff safe. All are welcome; there is no residency requirement. The shredding event will be held… [Read More]

Fairhaven tax possession auction, Tues., 9/28, noon, at Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street. Live public auction featuring 38 properties, includng a commercial building and a  single familiy home, wide variety of land parcels. See zekosgroup.com for details. ••• Click here to download the entire 9/23/21 issue: 09-23-21 TownPropAuction Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]

Yard sale to benefit Peace for Ponies, Sat. & Sun., 9/25 & 26, 10-2 (rain date 10/2 &3), 12 Great Neck Rd., E. Wareham. Annual Yard Sale to support our rescued animals. Can’t make it? You can still help. Donations of items that are new and in good condition can be made the week before… [Read More]

COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for the next several days in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at these walk-up clinics. Available vaccines can change according to supplies.   Thursday, September 23: • Presidential Heights (Mount Pleasant & Van Buren St.) 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Pfizer and J&J • Westlawn (Hillman St. & Liberty St.) 2… [Read More]

The Rogers Re-Use Committee will be hosting a walk through tour of Rogers School on Thurs., 9/30, from 11-2 & 4-6 and Sat., 10/2 from 11-2. For questions contact: Rogerscommittee@gmail.com Please note: anyone under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Masks are required for every­one entering the building. ••• Click here… [Read More]