From Fri., 3/16 to Sun., 3/18, FMC Ice Sports will be hosting a weekend long St. Patrick’s Day Public Skate event at Hetland Arena, 310 Hatha­way Blvd., New Bedford. Have a shamrocking time at this special public skate, where you will have the chance to win prizes and giveaways. The times for the themed skate… [Read More]

April is National Poetry Month, and the Friends of the Millicent Library are celebrating with a limerick contest. You don’t have to be a poet or a Fairhaven resident to enter. If you can follow basic limerick rules, which you’ll find on the back of the entry form, you’re welcome to enter as often as… [Read More]

The Special Education and Tran­si­tion Services Fair  will be held on Tuesday Evening 3/27, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Fairhaven High School The Special Education Department of Fairhaven High School will provide and host an informational fair designed to clarify the needs of students with disabilities to improve their post-high school outcomes in the area… [Read More]

Public Skate From Fri., 3/16 to Sun., 3/18, FMC Ice Sports will be hosting a weekend long St. Patrick’s Day Public Skate event at Hetland Arena, 310 Hatha­way Blvd., New Bedford. Have a shamrocking time at this special public skate, where you will have the chance to win prizes and giveaways. The times for the… [Read More]

Elder Abuse Prevention Presenta­tion, Fri., 3/16, at at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Home, 359 Summer St., New Bedford By Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn. Committed to Preventing and Prosecuting Elder Financial Abuse Come hear this important message on identity fraud, financial exploita­tion and scams, how to prevent them and where to report them… [Read More]

The Town Clerk Study Committee held a community forum on Monday, 2/26 in the town hall auditorium. Residents were allowed to voice their views on whether or not the town clerk position should remain an elected post, or change to an appointed position. The committee will make a recom­mendation to the Selectboard for an article… [Read More]

Fairhaven Pubic Schools is now accepting applications for its in­tegrated Preschool Programs located at: East Fairhaven and LeRoy L Wood Elementary Schools Applications and additional information can be found on the District’s website at http://www. fairhavenps.org, or call 508-979-4000 Extension 117. ••• 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… [Read More]

Third Annual Rotary Senior Talent Showcase. ] Come show off your talent…we’d love to have you! Sunday, April 29th 2-4:00pm at Fairhaven Town Hall Please call Melissa for an applica­tion, 508-330-4837. All TALENTED SENIORS welcome ••• 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 3/1/18 issue: 03-01-18 SpringBee

In a joint effort between New Bedford’s Traffic Commission and Harbor Development Commission, the City is undertaking an assessment of the parking needs of an extended downtown area and portion of the waterfront. The study is being undertaken by Stantec Consulting Services, and is jointly funded by MassDevelopment and the City. Stantec will review and… [Read More]