The League of Women Voters of SouthCoast is hosting a Candidates’ Night Forum 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Elizabeth Hastings Middle School, 30 School Street, Fairhaven, MA. The community and candidates are invited.  The Forum will be in accordance with the League of Women Voters’ guidelines, e.g., “no empty chair” or proxy… [Read More]

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be performing bridge repairs on the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge that carries Route 6. Weekend closures will be in place,  Friday, May 1, at 9:00 p.m. through Monday, May 4, at 5:00 a.m. Work is anticipated to be completed by Monday morning, May 4. A traffic detour with signs and… [Read More]

The National Day of Prayer is more than a date; it’s a moment for our nation to pause, unite, and turn toward God. In 2026, we honor its 75th year alongside America’s 250th. Please join us Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 12:00 noon in front of the Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center St., and be… [Read More]

The next meeting of Fairhaven For All is Monday, May 4th, 6:00 PM at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven (Use Walnut Street entrance).  Founded in January, 2024, a group of residents came together, united around a shared vision—to foster a community defined by welcome, inclusivity and acceptance. We meet monthly, usually the first… [Read More]

The Town of Acushnet has developed a draft Complete Streets Prioritization Plan, identifying 30 potential projects to improve walking, biking, and driving throughout town. Join us for a public meeting on Wednesday, April 29 from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Acushnet Police Station Conference Room (64 Middle Road), with a brief presentation at 6:15 PM. Review… [Read More]

Have you ever wanted to try gardening but didn’t know where to start? Perhaps you’re interested in saving money by growing your own organic vegetables? Maybe your yard is too small or too shady for a garden? Or maybe, you just want to be part of a “growing green” community?  If you’ve answered yes to… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Veterans Services Office will be placing the flags at the cemeteries on May 16th at 9:00 am with a rain date of the 17th same time.  We welcome all volunteers, we will meet at Riverside cemetery for 9:00. Any questions, call Jane or Mike at the Veteran office 508-02-4603. ••• Click here to download… [Read More]

The Neighb News will give all candidates for townwide public office in Fairhaven and Acushnet a chance to get their message out. You may submit a candidate statement of approxi­mately 500 words (MAX), with a picture, and we will publish at no charge before the election. Please contact the Neighb News as soon as possible… [Read More]

The Wonderful World of Warblers! Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St.  Discover the wonderful world of warblers. Warblers are among the most beautiful birds, but also challenging to identify. We’ll explore the fascinating world of these tiny migrants, from their amazing colors to their complex songs, behaviors,… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Veterans Services Office will be placing the flags at the cemeteries on May 16th at 9:00 am with a rain date of the 17th same time.  We welcome all volunteers, we will meet at Riverside cemetery for 9:00. Any questions, call Jane or Mike at the Veteran office 508-02-4603. ••• Click here to download… [Read More]