The Rivers End in Acushnet is open for business! The popular local tavern at 7 1/2 Tarkiln Hill Road closed after a fire in May and reopened on July 9. ••• Click here to download the 7/23/26 issue: 07-23-26 MusicNight Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Millicent HVAC
Millicent Library HVAC Fund-raiser We’re working to improve comfort, accessibility, and preservation at the Millicent Library with a much-needed HVAC upgrade. We need your help to make it happen. Your support will help protect our historic building, safeguard our historical collections, and create a more welcoming space for everyone in our community. Every donation makes… [Read More]
Cooling Centers
ACUSHNET Stay cool, stay safe during the heat wave. Need a break from the heat? Stop by a cooling center to stay cool, relax, and stay safe. Acushnet has several cooling stations Council on Aging/Senior Center, 59 1/2 So. Main St., Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Acushnet Police Dept., 64 Middle Road, open 24/7. A/C available…. [Read More]
Cultural Council Survey
The Fairhaven Cultural Council’s 2026 Community Survey is open! Here is your chance to share your opinions, needs, and ideas about Fairhaven’s cultural scene. Your feedback helps the Council better understand how to serve our community. We want our funding decisions and the resulting programs to reflect what matters most to you. The Fairhaven Cultural… [Read More]
Tall Ship in NB
One of the tall ships visiting Boston for MA250 shares a cultural history with New Bedford. For the first time since 2015, NRP (Navio da República Portuguesa, ship of the Portuguese Republic) Sagres will enter New Bedford’s harbor and spend five days with the community. Sagres arrives in New Bedford on Sunday, July 19, at… [Read More]
Declaration of Independence
This July 18, at 10:00 am, the Mattapoisett Museum, the Public Library and the Lions Club will host a reading of the Declaration of Independence as part of Harbor Days and the town’s 250th Celebration. It will take place on the waterfront at the Gazebo in Shipyard Park, Mattapoisett. Readers are Rep. Mark Silvia, State… [Read More]
FHS Tours
Fairhaven High School Alumni President Bob Foster ’66 has been leading guided tours through the 1906 building since 2009. The tours are FREE and start in the Rotunda of the main entrance on the Huttleston Ave side of the building and last between 90 – 120 minutes. Admission is free and we ask that you… [Read More]
River Clean Up
Join the Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preservation Trust for a cleanup of the Acushnet River creating clear pathways along the river to support the herring’s migration next season. Bring your water shoes, bathing suits, waders, and towels and deepen your connection with the Acushnet River. Meet on Sat., 7/11, at White’s Factory, Hamlin St., Acushnet, 8 a.m.–noon…. [Read More]
Book Sale
The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library invite book lovers of all ages to their upcoming Harbor Days Book Sale on Friday, July 17th and Saturday July 18th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Library Community Room at 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett. This event is a great opportunity to find gently used books at… [Read More]
Odor Complaints
The Fairhaven Board of Health has created an online odor complaint form for those living near the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This information will help town officials better understand when odors occur and evaluate whether additional mitigation measures are needed. If you are in the area of the treatment plant and notice strong odors, please consider… [Read More]












