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]

If you are confident speaking to groups in public, are able to communicate clearly, and are interested in local history, you might be just who the Fairhaven Office of Tourism is looking for. Tourism Director Chris Richard is looking for a few good people who could serve as volunteer guides or presenters for some of… [Read More]

Compost and smash, not trash pumpkins. The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee is pleased to announce that this year community members can compost their pumpkins instead of throwing them in the trash. Starting on Saturday, November 4th residents can bring their pumpkins to one of the three community gardens for composting. The three gardens are at Wood,… [Read More]

Police Chief Richard B. Nighelli is pleased to share that the Marion Police Department is sponsoring a two-session women’s self-defense program on Mon. & Wed., 11/6 & 8, at Marion Music Hall, 164 Front St.. Through demonstrations and interactions, participants will learn quick, effective defenses to the most common attacks. The program aims to empower… [Read More]

Haz. Waste Day Fairhaven’s Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held on Sat., 10/28, at public works, 5 Arsene Street, from 8:00am until noon. Fairhaven resi­dents only. Visit https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/home/news/household-hazardous-waste-day  for materials accepted. ••• Click here to download the 10/26/23 issue: 10-26-23 HalloweenTrail Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal