SouthCoast Places for People is hosting an ADU Accelerator by Fairhaven’s Will Gardner to help people learn about the new state law regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, on Wed., 4/9, 5 p.m., New Bedford Library, 613 Pleasant St., downtown.  Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll cover the basics of ADUs, including zoning regulations, permit­ting,… [Read More]

The Boat Massachusetts course is now mandatory for anyone who wishes to operate a motorboat on Massachusetts waterways. The course is available in two formats: a full in-person format that runs approximately 10-12 hours in length, generally over the course of several days, or a fully online education course. All full in-person classes are free… [Read More]

Morgan G. Dawicki is hosting a civic engagement discussion this Thurs­day, 4/3, at 6:30 pm at Brigantine Hall, 15 Center Street, Fairhaven. Please consider joining to discuss important local and national topics, listen to different perspectives and learn how we can all make a difference!  Visit https://www.facebook.com/share/16HU5tCpn8/ for more details. The discussion is aimed at… [Read More]

Last chance to request a ballot by mail for the 4/7 Fairhaven election is Mon., 3/31, until 5 p.m., town clerk’s office, 508-979-4023, Ezt. 3; 40 Center St., Fairhaven.  Last day to apply for absentee/in-person absentee ballot is Fri., 4/4. You may register to vote for the Annual Town Election Monday through Friday, 8:30am to… [Read More]

The Dartmouth Farmers Market is seeking farms, food vendors, and artisans to join us on Fridays! We are located in South Dartmouth at 789 Dartmouth Street, behind St. Mary’s Church, en route to picturesque Padanaram Village. Our market hours are 12 PM to 5 PM, from June 6 to October 24, with bundled pricing options… [Read More]

Meeting for the Trees in Fairhaven, Mon., 3/31, 6-7pm Millicent Library Auditorium, 45 Center St. (Walnut Street entrance). Are you concerned about the health and welfare of trees in Fairhaven?  Would you like to see more trees planted? Or help advocate for the trees we have? Come to the first meeting  about Trees in Fairhaven!… [Read More]

Operation Clean Sweep & New Bedford Science Café are teaming up for a major clean-up, at low tide of the channel between Harborwalk and East Rodney French Blvd. We need an army of volunteers, as many as possible. This clean-up will go a long way toward beautifying the view from the Haborwalk.  Join us on… [Read More]

St. Mary’s Church will be having a 100th Anniversary celebration on September 7th at the Century House in Acushnet.   We are seeking any photos you may have of the Basement church. If anyone has photos they would like to share please contact the rectory at 508-992-7300. We would love to make copies of these so… [Read More]

Red Cross Blood Drive, Sunday, March 23rd 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. St. Mary’s Church Parish Hall, 440 Main St., Fairhaven.  Schedule your appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org               Appointments are needed. Schedule online or call 1-800-RED CROSS  ••• Click here to download the 3/20/25 issue: 03-20-25 U11Kids Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

Shake off the winter blues and put on your dancing shoes. Grab the family and come to The Shepherd Center for an afternoon of toe-tapping, high-energy tunes. The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts presents: The Old Country Band “Kickin’ Cabin Fever” on Sun., 3/23,  at 3 pm, 34 Center St (William St entrance), Fairhaven… [Read More]