William Barrett Sanders, Jr. “Bill,” 69, of New Bedford died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Mazzei) Sanders. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late William B. and Dorothea (Lambert) Sanders, he lived in Fairhaven for most of his life before moving to New… [Read More]
Padanaram Detour
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced that Padanaram Causeway in Dartmouth will be closed for reconstruction beginning on Mon., 8/1 The reconstruction work includes roadway, drainage, structural, pedestrian, and lighting improvements along Gulf Road, from the eastern edge of Apponagansett Park to the Padanaram Bridge and on Smith Neck Road, from Gulf Road, (southerly approximately… [Read More]
Teddy Bear Parade
At the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Accessible. Wed., 8/3. 32nd Annual Teddy Bear Parade. 10 a.m. on the Walnut Street side of the library on the Unitarian Church lawn. Daisy D. Dots will be painting faces again. We’ll provide juice boxes and Teddy Grahams. Bring a picnic if you like. Click to download… [Read More]
Concerts in the Center
The Fairhaven Improvement Association presents Music in the Center at Town Hall, 7 p.m. on Thursdays, through 8/11. “Concerts Under the Stars” is presented rain or shine, thanks to our major sponsor, Southern Mass Credit Union. • 7/28: Shipyard Wreck…Unplugged. A true Son of Norway by way of Fairhaven and local musician of note is back… [Read More]
Neighborhood Forum/Green Street reconstruction
The Town of Fairhaven will hold a Neighborhood Forum at 6:30 p.m. on Tues., 7/26, in the Town Hall Banquet Room, 40 Center St., Fairhaven. The Town is proposing the reconstruction of Green Street between Washington Street and South Street. The Town’s Engineer will be at the meeting to review the proposed reconstruction plan. If… [Read More]
Monday Morning Fun
After a successful first season last summer, the Fairhaven Office of Tourism will offer a second season of fun family programs on Monday mornings at the town’s Visitors Center, aimed at children ages 5 to 12 and their parents or guardians. The programs, running through Aug. 22, will be held on the lawn of the… [Read More]
West Island Regatta
Join us for the first West Island Regatta. The race will officially start at 1 p.m. on Sun., 7/24. Participants are requested to meet at Hoppy’s Landing at 12:00 Noon and either register or confirm your registration. Advance registration is highly recommended so we can get an accurate count and attempt to classify each boat…. [Read More]
FREE outdoor movie night to show Inside Out
Outdoor Family Movie Night: Inside Out, Sat., 7/23, 6–11:00 p.m. Movie begins at approx 8:15 p.m. Livesey Park, Parker St., Fairhaven A free family movie will be projected on a big, 30-foot outdoor screen during this fun evening event. The Disney-Pixar film “Inside Out” will be the feature. Before the movie starts enjoy food, ice… [Read More]
“People Over Pipelines” march planned against LNG expansion
South Coast Neighbors United, (SCNU) invites you to participate in a free, family event to raise awareness of the Access Northeast Project, and the risks and dangers that Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects present to the community. Come march in solidarity with concerned members of the community for three miles on Saturday, July 9, 2016…. [Read More]
Howe Allen Real Estate opens office in New Bedford
Howe Allen Realty is proud to announce the opening of their second SouthCoast office. The new location is 185 Union Street, in the heart of downtown New Bedford. Howe Allen Realty offers boutique realty services specializing in residential sales, rentals, home staging assistance and seasonal vacation rentals. Originally established in Boston, Howe Allen Realty opened… [Read More]