Thurs., 12/12, 3–9 p.m.,  Downtown New Bedford Celebrate the holiday season with us for AHA! Night: Starry Night! There will be crafts, pictures with Santa, live music, and more at this free, family-friendly event. Here’s an early preview of what you can experience:   The Custom House building will be transformed into a giant snow… [Read More]

Wreaths Across Fairhaven VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join the Fairhaven Veterans Services Office and volunteers to place wreaths on the graves of veterans. Meet at Riverside Cemetery, 274 Main St., Fairhaven on Sat., 12/7, at 10 a.m. (Rain date 12/8) Wreaths Across Acushnet VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join the Acushnet Veterans Services Office and volunteers to place wreaths on… [Read More]

Do you have books to donate for the Friends of Millicent Library Used Book Sale? Bring your used books in good condition to the Millicent Library front desk during library hours by Dec. 11, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Needed: Bestsellers, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children’s Books, Hard Cover and Paperbacks. Please NO encyclo­pedias, dictionaries, textbooks or magazines…. [Read More]

Phoenix Rail Trail between Egypt Lane and Tripp Street will be closed Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a headwall replacement. Please use the detour until further notice. Any questions or concerns please contact the Board of Public works at 508-979-4030 ••• Click here to download the 12/5/24 issue: 12-05-24 TGFootballGame… [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee will host Olivia Santoro, Deputy Field Director for Civic Education and Mobilization for the ACLU of MA at the December meeting, Tues., 12/10, Mattapoisett Fire Station Public Meeting Room, 62 County Road, 6–7:45 p.m. Ms. Santoro will present the ACLU’s roadmap for opposing the threats posed to residents of the… [Read More]

The City’s Holiday Parking Program is back in full swing this year, offering two hours of free parking at both the Elm Street Garage and the Zeiterion Garage Downtown, along with two hours of free parking at meters along Acushnet Avenue in the North End. The program is designed to encourage shopping, dining, and retail… [Read More]

There is a bin in Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street, for new toys for the Toys for Tots program run by the United States Marine Corps. Please donate new, unwrapped toys during Town Hall’s regular business hours, and during the Old Tyme Hoilday event on Saturday, 12/14. DEADLINE is 12/16. ••• Click here to… [Read More]

The Select Board continues accepting cover letters and resumes for an Interim Town Administrator until Wednesday, 12/4.  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 11-28-24 issue: 11-28-24 Shopping Support local journalism,… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Historical Society presents the 2024 Holiday Deck the Door Contest. Send us a photo of your doorway along with your address to our Facebook page by December 18. Doorways will be judged on creativity and festivity. Our judges will drive by and choose the top three winners and will announce the results in… [Read More]

You are cordially invited to Comm­u­nity Nurse’s 28th annual Memorial Service, Thurs., 12/5, at 6 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 16 Temple Place, Fairhaven, MA 02719  Join us for an inspiring evening in remembrance of those we’ve loved and lost. Music generously provided by members of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra.  We encourage you to… [Read More]