New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has reopened. The Center’s hours are Thurs.–Sun., 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Visitation will be limited to 10 guests at a time, social distancing protocols will be followed, and masks will be required. Our reopening also marks the launch of our latest exhibit, We Came to Fish, We Came to Work:… [Read More]

Did you know that 7/14 was Shark Awareness Day? Healthy oceans have healthy shark populations. NOAA Fisheries manages commercial and recreational shark fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean, and we work with three regional fishery management councils to conserve and sustainably manage sharks in the Pacific Ocean. Watch our top five shark videos to get a… [Read More]

This Spring the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee again participated in Earth Day EcoChallenge. The challenge was extended this year to a 30-day environmental and social engagement program. From April 1–April 30, participants selected actions to take that aligned with their individual values and made a 30-day commit­ment to complete those actions, all the while practicing and reinforcing good habits…. [Read More]

The Fairhaven Health Department reminds all residents to contact Bristol County Mosquito Control to ensure all properties have been properly sprayed for mosquitos.  Residents can find information at www.mass.gov/eea/bristolcounty mosquitocontrol including a tentative spray schedule for which towns are done each day. Also daily, an updated list of street names will be posted for residents to… [Read More]

Learn About Juneteenth Learn all about Juneteenth at https://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 6/25/20 issue: 06-25-20 July4Video

The Town of Fairhaven is seeking Fairhaven Residents to serve on various committees. Please consider volunteering to serve on a Board or Committee. By participating on a town Committee/Commission/Board you will have a voice in your local government.   A complete list and description of Committee responsibilities can be found at https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/boards  Letters of interest… [Read More]

The Millicent LIbrary has started curbside pickup for library items.  Please call the library at 508-992-5342 on Monday through Friday from 9 to 3 for more information on making an appointment or reserving items.  You may reserve items online… make sure your account has the correct telephone number. We may be changing the way we… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Health Department reminds all residents to contact Bristol County Mosquito Control to ensure all properties have been properly sprayed for mosquitos. As we reflect on last year’s problematic encounter with EEE, our awareness must be heightened during the upcoming summer months.  A note from Bristol County Mosquito Control: Residents can find information on our website www…. [Read More]

Saturdays, through September 12, 2020, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairhaven Visitors Center Lawn/Fairhaven High School Lawn, 141 Main Street, at Route 6, Fairhaven An outdoor bazaar featuring vendors selling select hand made arts and crafts, quality antiques and vintage collectibles, upcycled items, fresh farm produce, and locally prepared foods. It is a MDAR certified… [Read More]