Attend our Cub Scout Joining Event to learn more about joining Cub Scout Pack 52, at St. Mary’s Parish, Main St., Fairhaven, on Thurs., 9/20, at 7 p.m. Meet in the church basement meeting room, behind the church. For more information, call Bob Dorgan, 508-264-1231. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G … [Read More]

Join the fun of Scouting with Troop 51 Acushnet. Meetings every Wednes­day, 7 p.m., Acushnet Grange, 1121 Main St. Make friends, catch fish, earn badges, climb rocks, explore caves, take hikes, visit museums, launch rockets, race cars, roast marsh­mallows, take pictures, help people, discover trails, ride bikes, play sports, learn games, build character, gain confidence,… [Read More]

Mandatory Water Use Restcition: Effective 9/3/18 Ordered by the Fairhaven  Board of Public Works. Nonessential outdoor water use shall mean those uses that are not required: 1.  for health or safety reasons; 2. by regulation; 3. for the production of food and fiber; 4. for the maintenance of livestock; 5. to meet the core functions… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Board of Public Works announced that, due to seasonally high water usage, in conjuction with main­tenance on the pumps at the water treatment plant in Mattapoisett, the Town of Fairhaven may take water from the City of New Bedford to ensure adequate pressure remain in the system in the event of a fire…. [Read More]

Press Release Each year, the Fairhaven Cultural Council, a local organization sup­ported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, awards Local Cultural Council (LCC) grants to support arts and cultural projects that directly benefit our community. Grant monies are distributed from both state and local funds designated specifically for this purpose. For the 2019 Grant Cycle, Fairhaven… [Read More]

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, 80 Middle St., Fairhaven, is offering two boating courses. Boating Skills and Seamanship, and will begin on Mon., 9/10 and run for 14 weeks, ending on 12/17. Class meetings on Mondays, from 7–9 p.m. Cost is $45. Contact Mary Beth Soares, mbsoares11@verizon.net, 508-493-5531. The course will cover introduction to navigation,… [Read More]

The statewide primary elections will be held on Tuesday, 9/4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Deadline for an absentee ballot is 5 p.m., August 31. If you are not sure of your polling place contact your local clerk’s office: In Fairhaven, 508-979-4023, Ext. 3; in Acushnet, 508-998-0200, Option 2; New Bedford Election… [Read More]

Free Machine Technology & Advanced Manufacturing Training. The Greater New Bedford Workforce Board in Partnership with Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School (GNBRVTHS) are making available a training program that is consistent with the goals and philosophy of the Baker-Polito Administration’s Workforce Skills Cabinet. Area residents from Dartmouth, New Bedford, Acushnet, Lakeville, Fairhaven,… [Read More]

Scholarship Competition looking for contestants. Miss Bristol County Miss South CoastMiss Fall River Scholarship Competition to be held October 20th, 6:00pm at Matthew J. Kuss Middle School, Fall River. If you are ages 18 up to 25, live in, work, or go to school in Mass. and you need scholarships for your education, are a… [Read More]

The AARP Smart Driver Course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation’s largest driver safety course and is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. By taking the AARP Smart Driver Course you’ll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s… [Read More]