The next monthly meeting of the Fairhaven Democratic Town Commit­tee will be held on Wednesday, January 21st at 6pm at the Fairhaven Senior Center. We will discussing our annual caucus and future events that we will be holding. Please join us, all are welcome.  For more information please contact ann.richard@gmail.com  ••• Click here to download… [Read More]

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is seeking public input on preferred approaches to liberalize the state’s recreational black sea bass measures for 2026. Per recent decisions of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, a coastwide harvest increase of 20% has been authorized.   DMF will be holding a… [Read More]

Discover Fairhaven’s first lineup of events in 2025 was an absolute BANG! Thousands of residents and visitors came out to enjoy themed celebra­tions, unique vendors, and lively entertainment. And in 2026, the fun keeps rolling—with old favorites and fresh twists to make unforgettable memories in our charming coastal town. NEXT EVENT: Fairhaven’s 214th Birthday Celebration,… [Read More]

New Bedford Festival Theatre announces a call for submissions for the production of JIMMY BUFFETT’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Per­formers can submit through Friday, 1/23. In-person callbacks for local performers will be held Saturday, February 7 in New Bedford, MA. Please prepare a short song in the style of the show (or from the show itself)…. [Read More]

Trees in Fairhaven will be having a meeting on Monday January 12 at 7 PM at the Unitarian Church Parish House at 47 Center st Fairhaven MA. Anyone interested in the town’s tree canopy is invited to attend. Our goal is in making our town better through planting and greening. ••• Click here to download… [Read More]

The Town of Fairhaven Christmas Tree Pickup is January 6–9, 2026, one day after your regular trash day. Please place trees curbside by 7:00 a.m. on day of pick up and be sure to remove all ornaments and tinsel. Also, please DO NOT place tree in plastic bag.  Missed trees may be dropped off at… [Read More]

New Bedford Festival Theatre announces a call for submissions for the production of JIMMY BUFFETT’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Per­formers can submit through Friday, 1/23. In-person callbacks for local performers will be held Saturday, February 7 in New Bedford, MA. Please prepare a short song in the style of the show (or from the show itself)…. [Read More]

SEMA & the Fairhaven Board of Health invite the community to its monthly wellness clinics on the third Thursday of each month, from 8:30–10:30 AM at the Fairhaven Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Ave. Next date: 1/15/26. Services include: Blood pressure screenings, Car seat safety checks, Stop the Bleed training, Flu vaccina­tions (in-home service available), Narcan/Naloxone… [Read More]

In 2025, local Red Cross volunteers became a lifeline for hundreds of neighbors reeling from disasters around Massachusetts. In a powerful display of commu­nity, volunteers from every chapter in the Massachusetts Region responded alongside partners to provide safe refuge, hot meals, emotional support and basic health services for families devastated by major disasters like the… [Read More]

Mayor Jon Mitchell and the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) invite all interested members of the public to review the FY26  Community Preservation Act (CPA)  applications submitted for funding consideration and to provide public comment at two remaining virtual meetings in January: Thurs., 1/15 & 22 at 6 p.m., via Zoom only. Visit https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/planning/application-info/ to learn… [Read More]