It is that time of year again and we can’t wait to celebrate another July 4th with Fairhaven! If you have not signed up yet, we would love for you to join us!   Please join us again this year as we travel down Green Street to show Fairhaven our American Pride and ending at Fort… [Read More]

Sun., 6/2, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,  at Palmer Island at the bottom of Gifford Street in New Bedford. This will be a combined cleanup with Operation Clean Sweep and Be The Solution to Pollution.  You can pre-register online.: https://operationcleansweep.net/cleanups-operation-clean-sweep/ Free t-shirts to all volunteers; Gloves and tools provided. Wear closed-toe shoes. Review the safety… [Read More]

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]

Take the ADA Accessibility Survey The  town of Fairhaven received a grant from the MA Office on Disability to conduct a town-wide accessibility survey. Please answer the questions on this survey to help us assess and address the accessibility needs of Fairhaven. The Accessibility Survey is now available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J8H2T3H. Or visit the town’s website at… [Read More]

The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is taking public comment on a series of recently adopted emergency regulations and draft regulatory proposals to adjust recreational fishing rules at 322 CMR 6.00.  Regulations include changes to Scup for size and bag limits; Striped  Bass fillet at sea regs; Summer Flounder size and bag limits.  A public… [Read More]

If you are interested in a fascinating piece of local history, come join us to pass this information to the hundreds of visitors who tour our facilities each year. The first Japanese person to live in the USA was a young boy named Manjiro who was rescued from a small island near Japan by the… [Read More]

Fairhaven’s Veterans Services Office will be placing flags on the graves of veterans at Riverside Cemetery on May 18 at 10 a.m. (rain date 5/19). We are looking for volunteers to help us honor all or fallen veterans.  For details contact Mike or Jane at VSO, 508-202-4603  ••• Click here to download the 05-16-24 issue:… [Read More]

Please consider joining the Fairhaven Republican Town commit­tee May 21 at 6pm. We will meet at usual location, 32 Abbey Street. Accessible to all, and all are warmly welcome.  The results of annual Town meeting will be discussed as well as upcoming State office campaigns. Lots of news and lots to share. Call Committee Chair… [Read More]

A day of family-friendly fun and exploration at the annual Family Fest, scheduled for Sat., 5/18, from 10am to 1 pm at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center, 181 Hillman St., New Bedford. Presented by PACE Child Care Works, Greater New Bedford Youth Alliance, New Bedford Birth to 3rd Partnership, and New Bedford Parks, Recreation &… [Read More]

Second annual clamboil to benefit the New Bedford DAV # 7 (Disabled American Veterans) Regional Chapter. At Danny’s Seafood, 574 N. Front St., New Bedford, Mon., 5/20, from 5–8 p.m.  Tickets $50, available at the Chapter, 19 Willis St., New Bedford. Call 508-992-3766. Includes all-you-can-eat clamboil, door prize. Drawing at end of night, you do… [Read More]