Fairhaven’s new grant-funded harbor cleanup robot is officially here—and you can see it for yourself in the Town Hall lobby! This high-tech helper will soon be patrolling our harbor, scooping up floating debris and keeping our waters beautiful. But first… it needs a name!  Stop by Town Hall to check it out in person and… [Read More]

The monthly meeting of the Fairhaven Democratic Town Committee will be on Wed., 8/27 at 6pm in the downstairs auditorium of The Millicent Library. Please join us, everyone is welcome. Our next major event will be at Buttonwood Park in New Bedford on Saturday, August 30th from 12-2pm. Stand Together for Workers RIghts, we continue to fight for a living… [Read More]

Halloween Sustainability Costume Swap. Drop off clean, used Halloween costumes and decorations in the bin at Town Hall, 40 Center St., or at The Millicent Library from now until October 8th  On October 8th there will be a free event at the library with a Halloween Swap table, along with other Halloween crafts. Costumes should… [Read More]

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Flotilla 65 will run its 2025 FALL SEMESTER 2-week Boat America course (BA) for 4 evenings — Mondays and Thursdays, September 15 through September 25 — from 7-9 pm at the Acushnet River Safe Boating Club (ARSBC), 80 Middle Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719.  This 8-hour course is an in-depth and… [Read More]

The Miss New Bedford scholarship organization is seeking contestants for its upcoming “miss” and “teen” competitions. A local preliminary of the Miss America Organization, the competition awards college scholar­ships, fosters interview and public speaking skills, and empowers confidence and leadership in young women.  An info session will be held on Sunday August 24th at the… [Read More]

Fairhaven for All Launches Champion Inclusion & Acceptance  A new community-based move­ment, Fairhaven for All, has launched to foster a culture of welcome, inclusivity, and acceptance for every resident in the town of Fairhaven. Initially formed in January 2024 by local residents who came together around these values, the initiative seeks to create a stronger,… [Read More]

Fri., 8/15, 1–2:30 p.m., Fairhaven Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center St, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Free pizza from The Nook + refreshments provided! Help shape Fairhaven’s future! SRPEDD is developing the Town’s 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan. SRPEDD is the regional planning agency for southeastern Massachusetts. We are developing the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) for the… [Read More]

Please join the Fairhaven Republi­can town Committee on August 19th at 32 Abbey Street. We meet at 6 p.m. All are welcome, easy ground floor access to accommodate all. We represent the Republican party at a local and neighborhood level. Sharing ideas, making plans to recruit, nomi­nate and elect Republican candidates.  Bristol County Republican candi­date for… [Read More]

Free. 10 a.m.–noon. Every Tuesday through August. Tales of an old seaport village. Take a free, guided walking tour through historic Fairhaven with local historian Bob Foster or Michael Hevey. Learn stories and legends from the 1700s to the 1890s in this “Small Town with a Big History.” Weather permitting. Perfect for history lovers, curious… [Read More]

Play Submissions: Now through Sept 1, 2025. THEME: The Time is Now   • Plays may be 1 – 15 minutes running time (15 pages or fewer)   • Submissions should be in “standard play format”   • Please include a cover page with playwright’s name and contact information   • Also include: a brief synopsis of the play… [Read More]