Merrimack Valley Credit Union (MVCU) and Bridgewater Credit Union (BCU), a division of Merrimack Valley Credit Union, are hosting shoe drives at their local branches to collect donations for Lazarus House Ministries Inc. in Lawrence and GiftsToGive in Acushnet. The organization will also donate $5 to the nonprofits for every pair of gently used shoes… [Read More]

Have you ever wanted to try gardening but didn’t know where to start? Perhaps you’re interested in saving money by growing your own organic vegetables? Or maybe, you just want to be part of a “growing green” community? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in luck. The Fairhaven Community Garden has… [Read More]

From press release materials The Greater New Bedford Commu­nity Crisis Intervention Team (CCIT) is a collaborative effort bringing together law enforcement and com­mu­nity agencies for the purpose of effectively and compassionately pro­vid­ing care, safety and services for people experiencing a destabilizing crisis in their lives. The goal of CCIT is to create and maintain an… [Read More]

Foxwoods Trip Sat., 3/30/19 from 9 a.m.–7 p.m Join the Fairhaven Village Militia as they host their annual trip to Foxwoods Casino. Tickets are $30 each and includes non-stop bus ride, $10 slot play, and free buffet or $10 restaurant meal voucher. Raffles will also be held on board the bus during the trip. The… [Read More]

St. John Neumann Parish is Sponsoring their “ONE DAY ONLY Barn Sale” Taking place RAIN or SHINE at the St. John Neumann Parish Barn, next to Cathedral Camp on Rt. 18/Middleboro Road, E. Freetown, on Sat., 3/30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take Exit 8 (Chace Road Exit) off Route 140. Free Admission. A… [Read More]

New Bedford Science Café, Tues., 4/2, 6–8 p.m. “Are Robots Stealing Our Jobs? What to be scared of, and what not.” The New Bedford Science Café is pleased to announce that our next guest will be robotics engineer Peter Haas, the Associate Director of the Humanity Centered Robotics Initiative, Brown University. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791… [Read More]

Call for Artists The New Bedford Historical Society and the Frederick Douglass Memorial Committee are pleased to announce a Request for Proposals to recognized artists, artisans, or artist-lead-teams to create a permanent original artwork of a young Frederick Douglass (1818-1895). The goal of the sculpture is to celebrate the life of Frederick Douglass through the… [Read More]

Press Release The Fairhaven Sewer Department began replacing the sewer main on Pilgrim Avenue this week. We will begin work at the pumping station and proceed to Main Street over the course of the project. We expect the work to be completed by March 27th, weather permitting. The street will be closed to traffic from… [Read More]

The West Island Improvement Association will hold its annual canidates’ night on Wed., 3/27, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) at the WIIA Community House, 41 Causeway Rd., Fairhaven. Refreshments will be served. Come share your views and listen to the issues. Be sure to VOTE on Monday, 4/1!! ••• Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]