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]

Meet Dorothy Height On August 28th, 1963, Dr. Dorothy Height took a seat on the speaker stage at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. She was surrounded by most of the famous civil rights activists. Although she was not scheduled to give remarks, Height had rightfully gained her place among these prominent leaders…. [Read More]

We are thrilled that the long-awaited Mattapoisett Rail Trail connection to Depot Street is opening this year. To celebrate, Mattapoisett Recreation (MATTREC) and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bicycle and Recreational Path (the Friends) have teamed up to ensure that every Mattapoisett resident/family has an opportunity to fully enjoy it. This new initiative is called… [Read More]

The Neighb News will give all candidates for townwide public office in Fairhaven and Acushnet a chance to get their message out. You may submit an article of approxi­mately 500 words, with a picture, and we will publish at no charge before the election. Please contact the Neighb News as soon as possible so we… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Public Schools wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of the front line workers who have sacrificed so much for us to be able to stay safe during the pandemic. Thank you!! The schools recently created a video to thank them. It features staff and students from throughout the… [Read More]

Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball registration is open. Players signing up for the Majors please keep in mind we are moving to a 50/70 format. This means in summary the mound will be 50 ft and bases 70 ft along with a few additional rule changes.  Also if you are interested in coaching please make note… [Read More]

The Neighb News will give all candidates for townwide public office in Fairhaven and Acushnet a chance to get their message out. You may submit an article of approxi­mately 500 words, with a picture, and we will publish at no charge before the election. Please contact the Neighb News as soon as possible so we… [Read More]