Press Release The  National Night Out Committee is accepting applications for booth space for the Second Annual Fairhaven National Night Out, scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 5 to 8 pm. This event will take place on the Fairhaven High School/Academy Building lawn on the corner of Route 6 and Main Street (12 Huttleston… [Read More]

Press Release Our community Master Plan is complete! After a year of hard work, public meetings and input, multiple drafts and final revisions, the Town of Fairhaven Master Plan “FAIRHAVEN 2040” is ready for printing and distribution. The Master Plan is a policy document used by Town staff, the Planning Board, and other local boards… [Read More]

The Town of Fairhaven currently has openings for residents to serve on various Boards and Committees. If you are interested in serving your Town please submit a letter of interest to the Selectmen’s Office, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 by June 25, 2018 to be considered in this volunteer recruitment cycle. In your letter… [Read More]

The Local History Guild conversa­tion for Thurs., 6/14, will take place at the Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel Street, 6-7 p.m. The topic this month is “Local Fishermen: Their Lives and Legacies.” Michael P. Dyer will sit down with Fishing Heritage Center Director Laura Orleans, and Fairhaven’s Millicent Library Archivist Debbie Charpentier, to talk about… [Read More]

Second Annual George A Heath Bike Run, Sun., 6/10, 9:00 a.m.–3 p.m. Benefits the Greater New Bedford Vocational Educational Foundation. Ride followed by a Cookout, Live Music, Raffle, Auction and More. $20 Rider/$10 Passenger; $10 Walk-In  Starts at GNB Voc-Tech, 1121 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, ends at The Pines at Lafayette, Bay St., Taunton. Call… [Read More]

World Oceans Day cleanup, Ft. Phoenix, Sat., 6/9, 9am. to noon. Meet near the cannons. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The cigarette filters we collect will be sent to Terra Cycle and straws will be set aside for an art installation at the end of the Summer…. [Read More]

Seasonal parking passes for the City of New Bedford’s public beaches are available, covering East Beach, West Beach and Fort Taber Park. Residents and non-residents must acquire a seasonal parking pass or pay a daily rate for parking. This summer’s beach season is June 23, 2018 through September 3, 2018. Seasonal parking passes are available… [Read More]