A Public Informational Meeting will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed New Bedford Route I-195 to Rte. 18 Interchange Rehabilitation Project in New Bedford, MA, at the New Bedford Public Library – Main Branch, 613 Pleasant Street New Bedford, MA 02740, on Thurs., 1/31, at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is… [Read More]

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will implement a temporary full closure in Raynham the weekend of January 25 of Route 44 east and westbound and of Route 24 north and southbound at the interchange where the Route 44 bridge crosses over Route 24 due to essential bridge replacement work activities.  The closures are scheduled… [Read More]

Due to the lapse in appropriate funding, the meeting on the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site, scheduled for January 24th is being postponed. The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G  Click here to download the entire 1/24/19 issue: 01-24-19 WomensMarch

A $1000 scholarship for a graduating Fairhaven-resident high school senior interested in history will be awarded by the Fairhaven Historical Society. The scholarship, to be presented for the first time in 2019 and annually thereafter, honors Enrique Goytizolo’s dedication to preserving the history of the Town of Fairhaven and his vital and long-time leadership role… [Read More]

The Acushnet Cultural Council is need of members, please consider volunteering. The Acushnet Cultural Council is a group of citizens who have been appointed by the Selectboard to administer funds appropriated by the Massachusetts Cultural Council for the purpose of providing events in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences for the residents of Acushnet. The… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The annual election for town offices in both Fairhaven and Acushnet will be held on Monday, April 1, 2019.  For both towns Thursday, 2/7/19, at 5 p.m. is the deadline for requesting nomination papers. Mon. 2/11/19, at 5 p.m. is the dealine for turning in nomination papers to the town clerk’s… [Read More]

The Town of Fairhaven and the City of New Bedford have scheduled days for picking up Christmas trees curbside, and have provided drop-off locations for residents. TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN CHRISTMAS TREE PICK UP JANUARY 14th – JANUARY 18 Christmas tree pick up is one day after regular rubbish pick up day Place trees at curbside by… [Read More]

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Draft Mass. Bicycle Transportation Plan is now available for public comment.  Members of the public may review the plan and provide feedback online at https://www.mass.gov/service-details/bicycle-plan MassDOT is focused on making the Commonwealth’s transportation system more sustainable – to make it safe for people to choose to walk, bike, and… [Read More]

Theatre By The Sea announces Equity and Non-Equity Adult Audi­tions for its 2019 Summer Season. Seeking strong actors, dancers and singers. Performers must be available for all rehearsal and performance dates. Local talent is strongly encouraged to audition. All roles are open for the following productions:   Love and Other Fables to be presented from May… [Read More]