Don’t be a victim to scam! Watch the video below to learn more about the reports that have been filed by Fairhaven residents for scam scenarios and how to avoid falling prey: https://www.fairhaventv.com/single-post/fairhaven-police-elder-scam-psa ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 3/18/21 issue: 03-18-21 CandidatesNight

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Manage­ment Council (Council) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) are seeking public comment on manage­ment options under consideration in the Bluefish Allocation and Rebuild­ing Amendment.  Five meetings are 3/24–4/8. Visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/1167425575591673359?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Written comments may be submitted. Online at https://www.mafmc.org/comments/bluefish-allocation-rebuilding-amendment; email mseeley@mafmc.org; mail to Dr. Christopher Moore, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic Fishery… [Read More]

Mattapoisett is special, with its seashores forests and community at large. We have a large number of citizens in their senior years. The COA is exceptional with offering activities and assistance with health care issues. If you need them, they are there. Mattapoisett has 105 people over 90 years of age right now. They depend… [Read More]

On March 11 the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven (UUSF) will join grassroots people of diverse religions from around the world in sounding the alarm about the climate crisis. This multi-faith, global day of action organized by @GreenFaith is called Sacred People, Sacred Earth. The Unitarian Memorial Church on Green Street (#CathedralByTheSea) will ring its… [Read More]

Learn the Basics of Playing Chess: A Millicent Library Free Zoom Event Caught up in “The Queen’s Gambit” hype and want to learn chess? On Wednesday, March 17 at 7:00 PM on Zoom, join the Millicent Library and Nolan DeMott as he takes you on the beginning of your chess journey.  Learn the basics of… [Read More]

We are very pleased to announce a regular schedule of Covid testing in Acushnet.  • Saturdays from 9 a.m.–noon in the parking lot behind the Council on Aging (59 South Main Street) using our trailer We have witnessed a decline in the Saturday attendance and this change allows us to adjust our staffing level.  We will… [Read More]

Black History/Women’s History Three Iconic Women Norma Jean Darden, 3/15 at noon Mildred Nichols, 3/19 at noon Rose Weaver, 3/22 at noon Be our guest as these remarkable women share their stories and the unique gifts they’ve used to touch and transform thousands of lives. Norma Jean Darden, groundbreaking fashion model, cookbook author and food… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Building Depart­ment will be going online on March 1, 2021 and will no longer be accepting paper applications. There will be a kiosk in the Building Department for those without a computer who would like to apply at the Town Hall. Visit https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/building-department Please contact the Building Depart­ment at 508-979-4023 ext. 7. •••… [Read More]

Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars announces nearlyl 20 scholarships now available for 2021. Application period is open until April 20, 2021.  Create profile/apply online at https://fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org   NEW scholarships are being added constantly. Check your profile weekly to see what NEW scholarships you qualify for both at the local and national level. Scholarships are awarded for a… [Read More]