The First Congregational Church’s Heavenly Treasures Thrift Shop is having a Fill A Bag for $5.00 sale from Thursday, 8/29–Saturday, 9/14. Entrance is on William Street under the Canopy. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 8/22/19 issue: 08-22-19 BenoitMusic

It’s All about the Animals, a 501c3 Cat Shelter in Rochester MA is looking for donations and vendors for their largest fundraiser of the year, Octopurr Fest taking place on Sunday October 6, 2019 at the Shelter, located at 103 Marion Road in Rochester MA. Donations could include gift baskets, restaurant certificates, food items, trips, events,… [Read More]

Enter to win a hand-made wooden pram while supporting clean water! Continuing a tradition of the Westport Fishermen’s Association, the Buzzards Bay Coalition is holding a drawing for a hand-made wooden Eastport Nest­ing Pram, open to all. Proceeds support the work of the BBC. Built in Westport by Jim Sturges, Tom Peirce, and Jack Reynolds,… [Read More]

Celebrate Summer at the Our Lady’s Haven Neighborhood Cookout All residents living in the 71 Center Street neighborhood are cordially invited to join us in our Courtyard. Thursday, 8/22 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Serving Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Assorted Cold Beverages and Watermelon. Any questions, please call Lisa Grillo 508-999-4561. ••• Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

Fairaven TV’s summer photo contest has started with a bang! We’re beginning to review this week’s entries tagged #FairhavenTV and are so impressed. You have until Friday, 8/16, at 9 am to continue submitting photos for this week’s theme. To help you prepare for the coming weeks, this is our photo contest schedule. How to… [Read More]

The City of New Bedford, as issuing authority for a cable television license for the city, continues to seek public input as part of its public hearing on the consideration process for a new cable license. Two public meetings were held on the license, on June 20 and July 31. As part of the public… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Health Department, along with the New Bedford Fresh Start program, are co-sponsoring an informational meeting concerning the enrollment of individuals who suffer from hoarding disorder. The informa­tional meeting will be an opportunity to learn about hoarding remediation and will address any questions or concerns you or someone you may know about collecting too… [Read More]

On Friday, 8/9, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. the New Bedford Art Museum will host a celebration in Clasky Common Park. Join us for music, b-ball, and ice cream! Starting at 11 a.m. TrueBounce breaks in the court with a 3 on 3 tournament while DJ Frankie spins. NB Parks, Rec., & Beaches will be providing… [Read More]

U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s Green New Deal Town Hall. In February, Senator Ed Markey and Repre­sentative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the historic Green New Deal resolution, a bold set of goals that calls for a national mobilization to transform the economy, fight climate change, and create millions of new jobs. In the Senate, Ed is fighting… [Read More]

Throughout the summer the Westport Historical Society celebrates local Native American heritage and traditional arts with a series of special events and an exhibition at the Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Rd. Visit www. wpthistory.org Wampanoag Art and Adornment Demonstration, 10 AM–2 PM Sat., 8/10, Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport.  This demonstration by… [Read More]