The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Thursday, June 20th from 6:00 to8:30 PM at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. This month’s meeting will be an open discussion regarding the ongoing local and national election season. Topics to discuss will include increas­ing voter participation, im­portance of… [Read More]

On June 21st, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the Fairhaven Rec Center and the state will host an adaptive fishing derby at Hoppy’s Landing, 55 Goulart Memorial Dr., Fairhaven. This event is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all, regardless of fishing experience. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to the sport,… [Read More]

Press Release In 2018, the Millicent Library made available online the entire run of the Fairhaven Star newspaper, spanning from 1879 to 1967. Over 25,000 pages were digitized, allowing each article to be keyword searched with results segmented by article.  This project began in 2015 when the Millicent Library received a grant from the Fairhaven… [Read More]

AHA Pride Celebrate another year of Pride Month with AHA! at the vibrant Pride Block Party on Thursday, 6/13, from 5pm to 10pm. Presented by the Queer Arts Council of New Bedford, this year the festivities move up William Street to the Steeple Playhouse and Gallery X between Sixth and Eighth streets for an evening… [Read More]

In honor of Pride Month, the Mattapoisett Museum on 5 Church Street invites the public on Thursday, June 13 at 7:00 pm to celebrate the life and legacy of New Bedford’s own Paul Clayton and his influence on the folk music scene of the 1950’s and early 60’s in Greenwich Village.   This program, Remembering… [Read More]

Curious about foraging, but not sure what you can and can’t eat? Join DNRT Development & Outreach Specialist Kendra Parker for a fun and informative walk as they point out a variety of edible plants that grow on the property. Take this knowledge home and forage from your own backyard!  Sat., 6/8, 10:30 a.m. Cost:… [Read More]

Acushnet has a new Interim Veterans Services Agent, Brad Fish, who recently retired as Fairhaven’s VSO. Office hours now are Monday 8-12 and Thursday 10-2, at the VSO Office in town hall, 122 Main St.; 508-998-0200 x4207 ••• Click here to download the 05-30-24 issue: 05-30-24 MemorialDay Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Fairhaven TV proudly announces the release of its highly anticipated documentary, “The History of the Castle on the Hill.” Led by Fairhaven High School Alumni Association President Robert Foster (’66) and produced by Erick Sa (’17), this immersive journey explores over a century of fascinating history, archi­tectural marvels, and captivating stories of Fairhaven High School. … [Read More]