The Acushnet Bicycle and Pedes­trian Safety Committee is looking for two new members to join us in helping to make Acushnet roads safer for all users. Our next meeting is at 6pm on March 13 at the Town Hall.   Last Fall we held a Bike Rodeo at the Elementary School with help from Mass… [Read More]

This section is for Acushnet and Fairhaven candidates to an­nounce free events, such as meet & greets. This is NOT for fund-raising events or any event that will solicit donations to support a campaign.  Submit your listing up to 100 words to NeighbNews@comcast.net. Include the kind of event it is, e.g., meet-and-greet; the day and… [Read More]

The Town of Fairhaven Govern­ment Access department will hold a candidates night on Thurs., 3/27, at 6 p.m., in the Town Hall Auditorium. It will run live on channel 18 and on FairhavenTV.com The public is encouraged to submit questions for candidates to FairhavenTV@gmail.com by March 21. Please specify which position the question is intended… [Read More]

Bikes for All has refurbished and distributed over 200 bicycles to children and adults throughout Mattapoisett, Rochester, Marion, Fairhaven and New Bedford.   Our ALMOST SPRING Bikes for All bike drive is Sat., 3/8 from 11 am to 1 pm. Please bring your donation to the back of the Mattapoisett Congrega­tional Church, in the parking… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Sustainability Com­mit­tee is offering residents discounted rain barrels to help conserve water and protect our environment! Order at https://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/ (Select Fairhaven, MA) Order Deadline: March 28, 2025 Pickup Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 (12-3 PM) at the Eco-Fair – Fairhaven Center, UU Church Lawn ••• Click here to download the 3/6/25 issue: 03-06-25… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee, The UU Society of Fairhaven and The Millicent Library present the Fairhaven Eco-Fair, April 12, noon–3, on the Unitarian Church Lawn. Rain date, 4/13. There will be vendors, non-profits, food, demonstrations and workshops.   Any interested vendors should reach out to ann.richard@gmail.com.  ••• Click here to download the 3/6/25 issue: 03-06-25 Seagull… [Read More]

Would you like to see more trees planted in Fairhaven? Would you like the trees we have to be taken care of? Would you like to prevent future removal of healthy trees…like the two 100 year old trees at 32 Union St in Fairhaven that were torn down on 2/27/25.  Please  join our new advocacy… [Read More]

Hey Fairhaven Dog Owners! Just a friendly reminder that March 1st is the last day to license your furry friend! After this date, a $15 late fee will be applied. You can license in person, by mail or the Town’s website: https://tinyurl.com/298xxzrb Please call the Town Clerk’s Office with any questions 508-979-4023 x3. ••• Click… [Read More]

Towns around Southeastern Massachusetts are grappling with how to address declines in coastal water quality. Decisions on what to do rely on water quality data, so it is important that members of the public understand that data. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are calling on community members to participate in a study aimed… [Read More]

This is a new section for Acushnet and Fairhaven candidates to an­nounce free events, such as meet & greets. This NOT for fund-raising events or any event that will solicit donations to support a campaign.  This is to give those candidates who do not have campaign funds a chance to reach voters.  Submit your listing… [Read More]