If you are interested in a fascinating piece of local history, come join us to pass this information to the hundreds of visitors who tour our facilities each year. The first Japanese person to live in the USA was a young boy named Manjiro who was rescued from a small island near Japan by the… [Read More]

A Call to Action: Abolition, Activism, and the Principled Life . April 7, 9 am – 3 pm, Cook Memorial Theater at the Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. $25 for Members (Whaling Museum, Rotch-Jones-Duff, or New Bedford Historical Society), $35 for Non-members. For tickets and symposium details visit: www.rjdmuseum or whalingmuseum.org s. Brought… [Read More]

Fairhaven voters will vote for local offices on Monday, 4/2. The Board of Public Works has three candidates for two seats. Incumbents Robert “Hoppy” Hobson and Keith Silvia, and newcomer Albert Martin. The Board of Health has two people vying for one open seat:  former Selectboard member Michael Silvia and Commis­sioner of Trust Funds member… [Read More]

Seeking homestay families for summer student visit from Japan, July 28 to August 4, for high school students from Tosashimizu (our Sister City in Japan. We expect five students and a female teacher We provie: orientation for host families; daily activities for weekdays (homestay siblings invited); on-going assistance for hosts’ questions “Make this coming summer… [Read More]

Heavenly Treasures Thrift Store at First Congregational Church, William Street Fairhaven, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Half Price Sale on Clothes, Shoes, & Pocketbooks. April 4 to April 28 ••• 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 3/28/18 issue: 03-29-18 PDPromos

Your Theatre, Inc. is holding auditions on Friday, March 30 at 7pm, for all roles in the upcoming 2018-2019 Season production of Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck. The performances run from Sep 6 to Sep 16, 2018. Auditions are held in the playhouse located in St. Martin’s Church/Hall complex, 136 Rivet Street at Country Street, in New Bedford…. [Read More]

Third Annual Rotary Senior Talent Showcase. Come show off your talent…we’d love to have you! Sunday, April 29th 2-4:00pm at Fairhaven Town Hall Please call Melissa for an applica­tion, 508-330-4837. All TALENTED SENIORS welcome ••• 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 3/22/18 issue: 03-22-18 Lagoa_REV  

The SouthCoast Greek American Community will celebrate Greek Independence day on Fri., 3/23, at 2 p.m. at New Bedford City Hall. Remarks by the Mayor of New Bedford and raising of the Greek flag. All are invited to join us! ••• 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… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Recycling Center will accept brush from any town resdient with proof of residency, without need of a recyling center permit, on Sat., 3/24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ONLY. No other items will be accepted from those who do not have permits. The Recyling Center is at the end of Arsene Street,… [Read More]