The Fairhaven History Book Club is looking for additional members. The Book Club meets once a month at the Millicent Library to discuss a book related to history. There is no fee to be a member. Interested? Contact Lou Chagnon at lchaschagnon@yahoo.com  ••• Click here to download the 11/23/23 issue: 11-23-23 ShopFNN Support local journalism,… [Read More]

Join us for our Open House and Middle School Presentation! Sun., 11/19, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Tech­nical High School, 1121 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745 Discover what makes our high school special and get a glimpse of our innovative programs. You’ll have the chance to: Tour our campus… [Read More]

Sat., 11/18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water St, Plymouth, MA.  The Saturday morning celebration festivities begin at 9:00am with Opening Ceremonies,  the parade steps off at The Plymouth Rock at 10:00am on the Plymouth Mass. historic waterfront with an opening ceremony featuring a variety of top-quality entertainment. For more… [Read More]

Friends of the Mattapoisett Library 2023 Annual Jewelry & Accessory Sale, Sat., 11/18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Member preview, Fri., 11/17, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow St., Mattapoisett. Not a member yet? You can join at the preview sale or by picking up a form at the library. Membership good through… [Read More]

Trinity Lutheran Church will be holding its annual Christmas Fair on Sat., 11/18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m  Shop a variety of gift giving items from handmade Christmas decora­tions to uniquely knitted hats, scarves, mittens, socks, sweaters of all sizes including infants and children.  Come and enjoy lunch featuring Norwegian open-faced sandwiches and pastries… [Read More]

At the end of the first month (October) of our annual Light-a-Light Fundraiser your FHS Alumni Association has received $8,700 in donations from 113 alumni and friends of our high school. This puts us about 1/5 of the way towards our goal of $45,000. Many of the donations have been very generously given in memory… [Read More]

Support Fairhaven resident Alyssa Botelho’s newest project, SWEET FREEDOM: a short film set in 1839 New Bedford, MA about legendary abolitionist Polly Johnson. A woman who has yet to receive her due credit for sheltering countless escaped slaves, including Frederick Douglass. With shooting underway now, we need all the help we can get!! If you’d… [Read More]

This year’s curbside leaf collection in Fairhaven will be from November 7 through December 1. Leaves must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. Leaves will be picked up the day after your regular trash day. After a holiday. collection will be one day later. Place leaves in boxes, barrels or paper leaf bags…. [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyoneinterested to join us on Thursday, 11/16 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. This month’s guest speaker is a steadfast supporter of our local communities. Please help us welcome Plymouth County Commissioner, Sandra Wright. Meeting Topic: Update on County Activities…. [Read More]

The South Coast Welcome Corps is coordinating help for the families at the Seaport Inn, including donations of necessities, rides to appointments, etc. Right now, winter clothing is the biggest need.  Sizes are avilable at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA4A823A6FAC34-45632268-winter#/  Donations may be taken to the Fairhaven Fire Station, 146 Washington Street, during teh week; and to the EMA… [Read More]