The Fairhaven Planning Board currently has a vacancy following the recent resigna­tion of one of the eight members. This elected position will be on the ballot in 2019, but in the interim, the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen must appoint someone to fill the vacancy until the next election. This appointment would end in… [Read More]

The vote recount for the tie in the Board of Public Works race will be held on Tues., 5/29, at 5:30 p.m. in the Fairhaven Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center St., Fairhaven. ••• 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 5/24/18 issue: 05-24-18 BlessBikes

In celebration of Older Americans Month, Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. in collaboration with the Fairhaven Council on Aging, will host its annual Healthy Aging Fair on Wed., 5/30, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Fairhaven Recreation Center at 227 Huttleston Avenue in Fairhaven.  Over 70 vendors will display information and provide education on… [Read More]

The Acushnet Public Library welcomes New York Times Best Selling Author of Finest Hours Michael Tougias  for talk on Wed., 5/30 at 6:30 pm. This free event will be held in the Library Community Room at 232 Middle RD, Acushnet, MA 02743. In this multimedia presentation based on his recently published book, Above & Beyond:… [Read More]

The New Bedford Democratic City Committee is hosting on Sunday, May 27, 2018 an OPEN FAIR from 9:30 .A.M. to 11:30 A.M. and a Gubernatorial Candidates Forum from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. at the Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street. This Forum is designed to inform South Coast voters, especially New Bedford City Voters-, of… [Read More]

Fairhaven Lions Club presents Foxwoods Resort Casino day trip, on Sun., 5/20, $35/person. Pick up at 10 a.m., Fairhaven Commons Way, return 7 p.m. Free buffet or $10 meal voucher. $10 slot pay. Call Bill at 508=996-3420, or lc1914bb@aol.com ••• 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… [Read More]

Bayside Lounge and Better Com­mu­nity Living present third annual bike run on Sat., 5/19. Register at Bayside, 125 Sconticut Neck Rd., Fairhaven, 11:30 a.m. Kickstands up at noon. Proceeds benefit BCL programs. Donation: $20, includes ride, food, entertainment. Music by DC-3 starts at 1:30 p.m. For more info call Heidi, 508-971-1699, or Bayside at 508-996-9212…. [Read More]

The annual Blessing of the Bikes was postponed due to rain. It will be held on Sun., 5/20. Sign up at 10:30 am until 12:00 noon. Kickstands up at NOON SHARP, from Fort Phoenix rear parking lot $15 per bike.  Ride is about 2 hours ending at the Ice House Bar & Grill In Fairhaven…. [Read More]

You are invited to participate in the Medical Cannabis: Access and Choice Informational Session to discuss the benefits of Medical Cannabis, and an in-depth understanding of tinctures. This event is hosted by MedWell Health & Wellness with staff from a local Fairhaven Medical Cannabis Dispensary, BASK, and Peter Glantz of Howl’s Tinctures joining to speak… [Read More]