The City of New Bedford Veterans’ Advisory Board and the Fort Rodman-Fort Taber Historical Association will honor the 749 United States sailors and soldiers who lost their lives during the devastating April 28, 1944 attack on the United States military training operation, Exercise Tiger. Exercise Tiger was a D-Day dry run which was ambushed by… [Read More]

Press Release May our surrounding communities be reminded that Thursday, May 3, 2018 has been sanctioned by the United States Government as “National Day of Prayer.” Celebrating its 67th year, this year’s theme for 2018 is Pray for America…Unity, calling on people, corporately and individually, to return to the God of Fathers in reverence for… [Read More]

City of New Bedford Press Release The New Bedford Seaport Cultural District is proud to be an ArtWeek partner and collaborator, promoting the Creative Commonwealth and our Creative City. The festival aims to provide participants with new ways to get creative and make art and culture more accessible to everyone. This season, more than 70… [Read More]

Mariner Youth Soccer is now accepting applications for its annual scholarships. Applicants must be seniors in high school and have played a minimum of 4 years in the Mariner Youth Soccer Association program. Applications are available at www.marineryouthsoccer.com. The deadline has been extended to May 1, 2018. Mariner Youth Soccer provides recreational and competitive soccer… [Read More]

The City of New Bedford and La Gondola, Inc. launched swan paddleboats at Buttonwood Park’s pond on 4/14, offering a fun new recreation activity to one of the city’s most historic and cherished parks. The boats are operated by La Gondola, Inc., which since 2004 also operates swan paddleboats at Roger Williams Park in Providence,… [Read More]

Fidelis Hospice is looking for caring people interested in bringing their kindness and unique personality to a bedside. We offer an on-line training and ask for a min. 1/hr week. Contact Lisa Regan, Director of Volunteer Services lisa.regan@ fidelishospice.com ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G  Click here to download the entire… [Read More]

Have you ever wanted to try a garden but didn’t know where to start? Interested in saving money by growing your own organic vegetables? Want to be part of a “growing green” community? If yes, you are in luck because there are Fairhaven Community Garden beds available at three school locations:  East Fairhaven, Hastings Middle… [Read More]

Are you working? Are you, or have you ever, contributed to Social Security? WOULD YOU LIKE TO RETIRE ONE DAY? You are cordially invited to a session on Social Security 101.  Information will include: When are you eligible to receive benefits? How does early retirement affect your benefits? Do you qualify for disability, survivors or… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Mothers’ Club invites applications for two scholar­ships, each for $1,000. The Fairhaven Mothers’ Club Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors planning to study in any field. The Trowbridge/Whitfield Memorial Scholarship is for students planning to study in a medical field. Applicants must be residents of Fairhaven. Applications are available from high school… [Read More]