Fairhaven will be flushing hydrants beginning Monday, 6/10, through Thurday, 6/13, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night. From Acushnet Rd Matta­poisett to Rt 6 & New Boston Road as well as Howard Farms. Thank you for your patience and co-operation. DO NOT USE THE HOT WATER UNTIL THE COLD WATER IS CLEAR. The… [Read More]

World Oceans Day Cleanup this weekend. Please join Be the Solution to Pollution and and Pokémon Go SouthCoast on Sat., 6/8, from 9–11:30 a.m. at Fort Phoenix. Meet in the parking lot near the cannons. Bags, tools, gloves and refreshments pro­vided. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a reusable… [Read More]

Join us for Boston annual Pride Parade and Festival on Sat. 6/8, ending at City Hall Plaza. A rain or shine event, starts at Copley Square, stepping off at noon; finishes at City Hall Plaza. Visit http://www.bostonpride.org/parade/ for route and advice for spectators. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to… [Read More]

The Friends of Buttonwood Park invites neighbors and friends to join them on Sunday morning 6/9, from 10 a.m. to noon for a casual “Coffee in the Dell” event. Free to the public. All are welcome! Find us across the road from the warming house, west of the Greenhouse. Enjoy a free cup of coffee,… [Read More]

Each year the Fairhaven Improve­ment Association offers the Voucher Program to help Fairhaven residents enhance the beauty of their property. To take advantage of this program send a check for $20.00 to Fairhaven Improvement Associa­tion, P.O. Box 404, Fairhaven, MA 02719 with a self-addressed stamped envelope. You will receive a voucher for double the amount —… [Read More]

YMCA SOUTHCOAST (YSC) has announced an expansion of their summer camp financial assistance program to support the working families of the Southcoast. The Y is the nation’s leading provider of quality day camp experiences.  Along the Southcoast there are six YMCA Southcoast Day Camp locations: Camp Nep-In-Ne at the Gleason Family YMCA in Wareham, Camp… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Historical Society presents “New England Pirates” by Stephen O’Neill, Executive Director of the Hanover Historical Society, at Fairhaven Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, on Friday, June 7, at 7 pm. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The Fairhaven Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organization making your donation tax deductible. For… [Read More]

Have you ever wanted to try gardening but didn’t know where to start? Perhaps you’re interested in saving money by growing your own organic vegetables? Or maybe, you just want to be part of a “growing green” community? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in luck. The Fairhaven Community Garden has… [Read More]

Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition to look and listen for songbirds, shorebirds, and raptors on Sat., 5/25,  at 8 a.m. at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation (94 Brandt Island Rd., Mattapoisett). With the birding expertise of Nate Marchessault, president of the South Shore Bird Club, we’ll search for birds in forest, farmland, and along the rocky… [Read More]

St. John Neumann’s Lakeside Family Festival, held on Memorial Day Weekend, has become an anticipated event in the area. Because our emphasis is to present a weekend of activities directed to all family members, we demand a safe and secure environment: absolutely no alcoholic beverages are allowed on the grounds. The festival is located at… [Read More]