A one-of-a-kind, scenic, point-to-point open water swim across outer New Bedford Harbor, benefiting the Buzzards Bay Coalition! June 28, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Fort Phoenix, Green St, Fairhaven Visit https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/ Your $25 registration fee and $300 fundraising minimum also includes shuttle service, swim cap, event tee, and a locally custom-made finisher’s medal. Special rates… [Read More]

Sunday 6/29 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Westport Town Hall Annex, 856 Main Road, Westport, MA.  Free Admission ••• Click here to download the 6/26/25 issue: 06-26-25 FhvnPride Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the New Bedford-Fairhaven swing bridge (Route 6) is currently closed due to heat impacts. This closure is expected to remain in place for several hours.* Drivers traveling through the affected area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. For more information on traffic conditions, travelers… [Read More]

Town of Fairhaven municipal real estate auction, Thurs., 6/26, at noon, 10 Livesey Park Way. This single family home sits on a ±.08 acre lot at the corner of Morton Street, directly across from Livesey Park and playground. The home has ±1,038 sq. ft of living area and features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, porch and… [Read More]

The Southcoast Mothers of Multiples Group (formerly known as Greater New Bedford Mothers of Twins) is excited to announce their 50th anniversary celebration on July 20th from 12-4 at the Back Nine at Heritage Hill Golf Course in Lakeville, MA. Both former and current members are warmly invited to join in honoring five decades of… [Read More]

Please join us for the next Fairhaven Town Democratic Commit­tee meeting. We will meet, as always, the last Wednesday of the month, June 25th at 6pm in the downstairs auditorium of the Millicent Library. It is handicap accessible. Bring your neighbors and friends to join us.  For more info please contact ann.richard@gmail.com  ••• Click here… [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee welcomes members, guests and the community to join us on Thurs., 6/19 at 6:30 pm. Socialize 6:00 to 6:30. Find out what is going on in the community and get involved. At the Niemad Building, 57 Fairhaven Rd., Mattapoisett, MA.  There will be light snacks, cash bar and good conversation. … [Read More]

The City of New Bedford and the Town of Fairhaven are inviting residents, businesses, and other interested members of the public to attend a workshop and public meeting on the ongoing Municipal Harbor Plan (MHP) Update project. The meeting will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday*, June 18 at the Fairhaven Town Hall auditorium,… [Read More]

Kickoff to the Millicent Library Summer Reading program. Wed., 6/18,  5:00–7:00 PM, Unitarian Church Lawn Walnut & Center Street, Fairhaven, MA, 02719. Sign up for Summer Reading…Get A FREE Frozen Treat from Dorothy Cox! Register at millicentlibrary.org/events-calendar  ••• Click here to download the 6/12/25 issue: 06-12-25 Marketplace Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Friday, 6/13 Cape Verdean Contem­porary, Dual Exhibition, Opening Reception, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The week culminates with a special evening celebrating Cape Verdean culture and identity with the opening of two powerful exhibitions: Claridade: Cape Verdean Identity in Contemporary Art, is inspired by the Cape Verdean literary review, which focused on identity and cultural… [Read More]