The Town of Fairhaven Police Depart­ment will hold a public hearing on Fri., 5/30, at 11 a.m., at Town Hall, 40 Center St., 2nd floor, East Room, to determine whether the dogs, Lucy, Loretta, and Lacy, owned by Paul and Jodi Donahue, are considered nuisance or dangerous dogs. Anyone wishing to be heard should appear… [Read More]

Have you ever wanted to try gardening but didn’t know where to start? Perhaps you’re interested in saving money by growing your own organic vegetables? Maybe your yard is too small or too shady for a garden? Or maybe, you just want to be part of a “growing green” community?  If you’ve answered yes to… [Read More]

Introducing the Discover Fairhaven Events Calendar. Part of the new Discover Fairhaven tourism website (www.discoverfairhaven.org), this dedicated, user-friendly calendar is your go-to spot for seeing what’s happening in Fairhaven—and a perfect tool for promoting your own events to our entire community. Whether you’re hosting a tasting, class, pop-up, fundraiser, or special experience, you can submit… [Read More]

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!  Calling all Participants !   We Want You !   This year marks the start of the celebrations; all leading up to the Nation’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. We look forward to having a grand parade this year but an even grander parade in 2026.  On Friday, July 4, 2025, Fairhaven… [Read More]

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Flotilla 65 is offering the three sessions of the Suddenly In Command boating class in May and June. Each class is 2½ hours long and is designed to instruct those not generally at the vessel helm in the critical basics in case of an emergency. Would you know what to… [Read More]

DAV Chapter 7 New Bedford, is holding a clamboil fundraiser on Mon., 5/19, at Danny’s Seafood Restaurant, 574 North Front Street, New Bedford, MA 02745; 4–7 p.m. All you can eat $50.00. There is Priscilla plate for non seafood preference  50/50 Raffle $1 per ticket. Free Door Prizes, 10 Total Prizes Given Out  Tickets: call… [Read More]

Volunteers are needed to place flags on the graves of veterans in Fairhaven cemeteries on Sat., 5/17. Meet at Riverside Cemetery at 9:00 a.m. to help honor our veterans. Rain Date: Sunday, 5/18, 9 a.m. ••• Click here to download the 5/15/25 issue: 05-15-25 FAYBParade Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 499 will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of hostilities of the Vietnam War with a special ceremony Saturday, May 17 at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum & Veterans Memorial,  1000C Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford.  The museum will open at 1 p.m. with refreshments available. At… [Read More]

Coggeshall Farm Museum, 1 Colt Farm, Bristol, RI, is excited to share the return of its beloved Sheep & Wool Festival on Sat., 5/17,  from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with 40+ vendors and artisans. Tickets: $12/non member; $5/youth. Visit: https://coggeshallfarm.org/event/sheep-wool-festival/ ••• Click here to download the 5/15/25 issue: 05-15-25 FAYBParade Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD), 396 County St., NB, will host a free concert on Tuesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. A Modern Music Concert in the Garden with performances from New Bedford High School Jazz Band and Rock Band, and the All-City Middle School Jazz Band and Steel Band.  This concert features… [Read More]