As economic pressures continue to squeeze family budgets, My Brother’s Keeper—an Easton and Dartmouth-based Christian ministry—has launched its second annual “Christmas in July” gift drive to help meet the growing need for assistance this Christmas. Inventory is very low this year. This is an early-season toy drive to replenish gift stock for My Brother’s Keeper’s long-running… [Read More]

“Good Trouble” rally on the anniversary of the death of John Lewis. At Fairhaven High School, corner of Main and Rte. 6, 5–7 p.m. Join us on the new footbridge on Rte. 18 from 4–5:30 p.m. Organized by: GoodTroubleLives On.org (National Organizer); Indivis­ible South Coast New England, 50501 Mass., Fairhaven Democratic Town Committee, Mujeres Victoriosas… [Read More]

Fri., 7/18, noon to 4 p.m. West Island Town Beach, Fir Street, Fairhaven. Please stop by the Fairhaven Council on Aging/Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Ave., for a parking pass. A limited number is available, so carpooling is advised. If you have a seasonal beach pass you do not need to go to the COA. Day… [Read More]

Fairhaven High School Alumni President Robert Foster ’66 has been leading guided tours through the 1906 building since 2009. The tours start in the Rotunda of the main entrance on the Huttleston Ave. side of the building and last between 90–120 minutes. Admission is free and we ask that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the… [Read More]

Marine Corps Veteran, successful business leader, and proven govern­ment reformer Brian Shortsleeve, Republican Candidate for Governor, will be speaking to the Acushnet Republican Town Committee on Tuesday, July 22nd, at 6 p.m., VFW, 28 ••• Click here to download the 7/17/15 issue: 07-17-25 MusicNight Click here to download Mike Kelly’s resignation letter: MikeKellyResignLetter Support local… [Read More]

Meeting for the Protection of  Trees in Fairhaven, Mon., 7/21, 6-7pm, Harrop House 47 Center St., Fairhaven  Please join us as we improve the care, planting, tree and stump removal of our Fairhaven Trees.  All are welcome.  Last month we elected officers, reviewed our tree survey preliminary results, outlined our strategy and learned about exciting… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Cultural Council’s annual survey is now open! We are seeking feedback from Fairhaven residents about cultural activities. Complete our brief survey to share your opinions about Fairhaven’s cultural life. Your input will help us better understand our community’s needs and interests. We want our programs and funding decisions to reflect what matters most… [Read More]

Readers and South Coast enthusiasts alike are invited to join the Westport Writers Group to hear selections from the newly-released Waterscapes: A SouthCoast Anthology on Friday, July 18th, 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, 396 County Street, New Bedford. Visit rjdmuseum.org This is a unique literary opportu­nity to share the insightful… [Read More]