Gifts to Give of Acushnet is in need of donated items and volunteers. The organization has continued its mission throughout the pandemic, but with fewer volunteers. They need volunteers to sort and inspect donations, fill backpacks with school supplies, fulfill requests for gift packages, help with small main­tenance tasks in the building, and lots of… [Read More]

Mass. Attorney General Maura Healey issued guidance to protect consumers who will receive an economic impact payment as a result of the federal government’s American Rescue Plan from unfair and deceptive debt collection practices. The guidance makes clear these payments must go directly to help families and individuals, and not to debt collectors. Any attempt… [Read More]

A Poet in Stone: Edmonia Lewis (1844-1905). Edmonia Lewis was born free in Upstate New York. She worked for most of her career in Rome, Italy and was the first African American sculptor to achieve international prominence. She began to gain prominence in the United States during the Civil War, incorporating themes relating to Black and indigenous… [Read More]

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]