The following events will take place at St. Mary’s Church, 440 Main St., Fairhaven.  • Sat., 10/26, SAVERS DONATION COLLECTION. Fill a bag-make a difference. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Church parking lot in front of garage. • Sun., 10/27, Book Cafe with light menu. 10 a.m.–1 p.m.  ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here… [Read More]

Roxana Robinson, author of the recently published historical novel Dawson’s Fall, will speak at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St.,  as the first event in the Purrington Lecture Series on Sun., 10/27, at 2 pm. Books will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Haley Booksellers, and a reception will follow the… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Wed., 10/23, at 6:30 p.m. to consider a ban on flavored tobacco products, including methol cigarettes (see legal ad on page 20). The public is invited to attend and speak at the hearing. A petition opposing the changes is available in convenience stores in… [Read More]

Fhvn Flu Clinics In partnership with the Fairhaven Wellness Committee and the Fairhaven Rotary Club, the Fairhaven Health Department is offering a free Flu Clinic that is open to the public. Please bring your insurance card for eligibility** • Oct. 22nd 2:00-4:00p.m. Fire Station 146 Washington St.  • Oct. 30th 3:00-5:00p.m. BPW Building 5 Arsene St.  • Nov…. [Read More]

Be on the lookout: Pack 52 will be delivering Scouting For Food doorhangers to homes in north Fairhaven on the morning of Sat., 10/26. Troop 52 will be collecting the non-perishable food donations the following week (Sat., 11/2). Thanks to everyone who participates. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Community Preser­vat­ion Committee is accepting appli­ca­tions for the 2020 funding round. The 2020 Community Preservation Plan, Submission Guidelines and Application Forms are available on the Town’s Web Site at www. fairhaven-ma.gov, click on the Com­mu­nity Preservation Commit­tee’s page. Activities that can be funded are: • Acquisition, creation and preserva­tion of Open Space. • Creation, preservation… [Read More]

The Millicent Library has installed a Book and Media Drop at the Walnut Street entrance. The cost was defrayed in large part by a generous donation from Ethel L. Beckett who summers here in town.  Mrs. Beckett says she appreciates the library’s vast and envied collection of DVDs and also the knowledge and helpfulness of… [Read More]

In partnership with the Fairhaven Wellness Committee and the Fairhaven Rotary Club, the Fairhaven Health Department is offering a free Flu Clinic that is open to the public. Please bring your insurance card for eligibility** • Oct. 15th 2:30-3:30p.m. Town Hall Banquet Room 40 Center St.  • Oct. 22nd 2:00-4:00p.m. Fire Station 146 Washington St.  • Oct. 30th… [Read More]

Looking for crafters and vendors for Our Lady Of Purgatory Church’s Lebanese Holiday Bazaar being held on Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17 at St. Mary’s School Hall on 115 Illinois St. New Bedford. Interested crafters and vendors should call Sharon Tripp at 508-971-3804 for additional info. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]

Acushnet Lions Halloween Bash. Fri., 10/18, at American Legion Hall, 71 Hope St., Acushnet, 7 p.m.–midnight. Tickets: $15 per person, includings munchies and daning with DJ Howie, and Best Costume prizes. Hosted by DJ Howie and Acushnet Lions Club. For tickets, contact Legion hall, (508) 998-6938, or any Lions member, or find them on Facebook to reserve… [Read More]