Halloween Sustainability Costume Swap. Please drop off clean, used Halloween costumes and decorations in the bin at Town Hall, 40 Center St.or at The Millicent Library from now until October 6th. On October 7th from 4-6pm, there will be a free event at the library with a Halloween Swap table, along with other Halloween crafts. … [Read More]

 Parks & Rec Survey The Town of Fairhaven has been working with SRPEDD and BETA Group to assess the community’s existing parks and recreation areas. We are looking for your input to help shape the future of these important community spaces. The survey begins with a few general demographic questions, followed by three open-ended questions… [Read More]

North Fairhaven Open Air Markets FIRST FALL FEST on 10/24 from noon to 5!! We are so excited.  If you would like to be a vendor, please email us ASAP at NorthFairhavenMarket@gmail.com. Space is limited, so act fast!!!! ••• Click here to download the 10/1/26 issue: 10-01-26 Storm Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with… [Read More]

Press Release The Fairhaven Community Preser­va­tion Committee is accepting appli­ca­tions for the FY28 funding round. The FY28 Community Preservation Submission Guidelines and Applica­tion Forms are available on the Town’s Community Preservation Com­mit­tee Webpage:  https://www.fairhaven-ma. gov/community-preservation-committee.  Since 2006, the Fairhaven CPC has appropriated over $8,400,000 that have created 126 affordable housing units, supported another 362 afforda­ble… [Read More]

Press Release Apply for a Cultural Grant!  Have a great idea to enrich the cultural lives of Fairhaven residents? Now you have the chance to turn your idea into reality! The Fairhaven Cultural Council is accepting grant applications.  We are seeking projects that pro­mote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the Arts, Humanities, and Interpretive… [Read More]

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library invite book lovers of all ages to their upcoming Fall Book Sale on Saturday October 3rd from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Library Community Room at 7 Barstow Street, Matta­poisett. This event is a great opportu­nity to find gently used books at affordable prices while supporting the… [Read More]

Free T-Shirt Deadline Approaching The Annual LCpl Matthew Rodriguez 5K Run to Remember will be held on Sun., 10/25, at Fort Phoenix State Reservation, 100 Green St., Fairhaven, MA 02719, at 9 a.m. Register at TeamSmilingWarrior.org. First 125 registrations before Sept. 30 receive a FREE race t-shirt. Pre-Registration fee (ends 10/23): Run­ners & Walkers, $30;… [Read More]

As summer begins to wind down and our beach days give way to quieter weekends, we thought it was the perfect time to reopen the doors of the Academy Building and invite you to explore Fairhaven’s rich history. We will be open every Saturday, from 11-2, through the end of November, at 141 Main Street,… [Read More]

Halloween Sustainability Costume Swap. Please drop off clean, used Halloween costumes and decorations in the bin at Town Hall, 40 Center St.or at The Millicent Library from now until October 6th. On October 7th from 4-6pm, there will be a free event at the library with a Halloween Swap table, along with other Halloween crafts.  Costumes should be clean,… [Read More]

As voters prepare to make critical decisions on the November 3 ballot, the League of Women Voters South­Coast and United Interfaith Action are mobilizing with community partners to deliver essential voter education and spark meaningful dialogue directly in two of the region’s Gateway Cities. The League is proud to sponsor upcoming Ballot Question Forums in… [Read More]