We are thrilled to announce the completion of our brand-new play­ground at the Fairhaven Recreation Center, made possible through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This playground will be a valuable addition to our commu­nity, providing a safe, inclusive space for children of all ages to enjoy.  Please join us in celebrating this… [Read More]

This year’s curbside leaf collection will be from November 13th through December 6th. 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. NO PLASTIC… [Read More]

Join us for a target shoot on Sun., 11/24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at New Bedford Revolver and Rifle Club, 246 Bolton St., NB. $1/lucky target/3 shots. All ages accepted, no license required. Door prices, auction, 50/50 raffle, food, fun prizes. All profits to be donated to local charities.  Visit https://www.nbrrc.com/.  Shooting: 25… [Read More]

The Nasketucket Bird Club will welcome well-known bird expert Jim Sweeney who will present “Birds of Texas,” on Tues., 11/26, at 6 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Public Library, 7 Barstow Street. Jim will talk about the spring migration dynamics in Texas and the natural history of many of the specialty species of the Lower Rio… [Read More]

La Salette’s Christmas Festival of Lights, 11/23/24 to 1/1/25, 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M., 47 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 We are thrilled to invite you to the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette for our annual Christmas Festival of Lights! Starting from our Grand Opening on 11/23 all the way through 1/1/25,… [Read More]

On Sat., 11/23, from 2:00-4:00 at the Mattapoisett Library, 5 Church St., the Mattapoisett Museum and the Library co-host Aquinnah Wam­panoag scholar, author, and historian Ms. Linda Coombs. She will discuss her book, Colonization and the Wampanoag Story, the process of writing it, and why it is important to teach various perspectives of American history…. [Read More]

This year’s curbside leaf collection will be from November 13th through December 6th. 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. NO PLASTIC… [Read More]

The Select Board is accepting cover letters and resumes for an Interim Town Administrator. To submit a cover letter and resume visit https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/user/49/contact and include “Interim TA submission” as the subject Link to the Town Administrator Special Act: https://ecode360.com/FA1596/search?query=A502-6&scope=all&sortOrder=relevance ••• Click here to download the 11-14-24 issue: 11-14-24 VetsParadeAcush Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]

The Millicent Library will be closed on Friday, November 15, to allow staff to engage in a day dedicated to strategic planning and professional development. During the morning, library staff will participate in strategic planning exercises focusing on ensuring that the library meets the evolving needs of its patrons.  In the afternoon, staff will engage… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Sustainability Com­mittee is pleased to announce again that community members can com­post their pumpkins instead of throwing them in the trash. Starting on Saturday, November 2nd residents can bring their pumpkins to one of the three community gardens for composting. The three gardens are at Wood, East and Hastings Middle School. Each garden… [Read More]