The New Bedford Art Museum/ ArtWorks! has three exhibits running now. • Members Exhibition Online Check out our Mini Members’ Exhibition! Featured in our in-person gallery are the winners of the Juror’s Choice Awards: Check out our Mini Members’ Exhibition! Featured in our in-person gallery are the winners of the Juror’s Choice Awards. See the exhibit… [Read More]

Rhode Island ruled the slave trade. For more than 75 years, merchants and investors bankrolled 1,000 voyages to Africa. Their ships carried some 100,000 men, women, and children into New World slavery. Visit https://stories.usatodaynetwork.com/slaveryinrhodeisland/home/site/providencejournal.com/ to read the powerful Providence Journal, 15-part series. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download… [Read More]

The state primary is Tuesday, 9/1. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Con­tested primaries on both the Democratic and Republican sides for US Senator are Joe Kennedy challenging incum­bent Edward Markey on the Democratic side; Shiva Ayyadurai and Kevin O’Connor on the Republican side. Early Voting In-person Early Voting is still… [Read More]

Effective August 24, 2020. Due to the lack of rain and very dry condi­tions along with high temperatures the Board of Public Works Commis­sioners are requesting voluntary outside water use restrictions. All outside watering should be done between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Requesting odd/even outside… [Read More]

I have decided to try something new this month and that is to offer a “Virtual Office Hour” next Tuesday, September 1st, starting at 6:30 p.m. I will provide a Zoom meeting link on the Town’s Public Meeting Calendar, at the location where my Office Hours are usually posted. https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/calendar-by-event-type/16%2B20%2B17%2B19   UPDATE/Zoom info: Join Zoom… [Read More]

Last week we celebrated World Photography Day by launching WHOI’s first annual Our Ocean in Focus Photography Contest. We’re offering the adult grand prize winner (over 18 years old) the chance to win a $1500 cash prize, 2-night stay in Woods Hole, MA and a VIP tour of WHOI (when it’s safe to do so)…. [Read More]

From the Website The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. This historic centennial offers an unparalleled opportunity to commemorate a milestone of democracy and to explore its relevance to the issues of equal rights today. The Women’s Vote Centennial Initiative,… [Read More]

If you enjoy the arts and are interested in serving your commu­nity, the Fairhaven Cultural Council is seeking new members. New and prospective members who are resi­dents of Fairhaven are invited to apply.  Council members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen and oversee the awarding and distribution of grant monies from the Massachusetts Cultural… [Read More]

1000 Black Girl Books Resource Guide. This resource guide was created in direct response to the multiple requests made by educators, parents and students. So many of you have asked for books with Black girls as the main characters. We are sharing the first 1000 titles.  VIsit https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/1000-black-girl-books-resource-guide/  ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]