Fairhaven Residents Only!  Fairhaven Improvement Associa­tion is excited to announce its 2023 annual Shrubbery Voucher Program.  To take advantage of this offer send a check for $20.00 with a self-addressed stamped envelope to Fairhaven Improvement Association, P.O. Box 404, Fairhaven, MA 02719. You will receive a voucher for double the amount — $40.00 — to purchase any… [Read More]

Thurs., 4/20, 9:00AM – 2:00PM at of White’s of Westport.  66 State Road, Westport, MA 02790 (Main Ballroom) FREE. The SouthCoast Chamber, Lifestream, Lafrance Hospitality, MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center and the Bristol Workforce Board present the 2023 SouthCoast Job Fair, which will showcase over one-hundred of the area’s most dynamic firms and businesses, looking… [Read More]

Attention Cyclists: Volunteers Needed!  The Tour de Creme is seeking experienced cyclists to volunteer for this year’s event on Sunday May 21st. Volunteer cyclists help keep the other cyclists safe, acting as ride ambassadors and ride sweeps. These volunteers help to make sure all riders stay on course and that nobody gets left behind.  If you… [Read More]

The 127th Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 17, 2023, featuring nearly 30,000 athletes from more than 100 countries. Visit https://www.baa.org/ With more than 26 miles of race course, there are lots of viewing options. Visit https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/watch/along-course Starts in Hopkinton, ends on Boylston Street near Copley Square. ••• Click here to download the… [Read More]

The Next AHA Night Themed “Sustainable Southcoast” Is Coming up on Thursday, April 13th – Presented by Domino’s Pizza and Vineyard Wind AHA! (Art, History, Architecture) provides a free platform for New Bedford’s creative community to showcase their talents collectively; making arts, culture, and creative expression accessible to all. AHA! Night offers a meeting place… [Read More]

The following events will be held at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Accessible. To register, or learn more call the library at 508-992-5342, email athiel@sailsinc.org, or visit http://www.millicentlibrary.org/events Baby and Toddler Storytime, Spring Session. Tuesdays at 9:30 to 10:30am, April 4th–May 23rd. Bond with your baby over books! Each weekly Baby Storytime includes… [Read More]

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) presents a new “Behind the Scenes” series of tours and talks during New Bedford’s AHA! Nights. Visitors will get a glimpse of Museum areas and objects in the collection not normally on view. On Thursday, April 13, Manager of Collections and Interpretation Lauren Prescott will give a talk… [Read More]

New Bedford Creative is thrilled to share the new line-up of its Peer-to-Peer Sessions throughout Spring and Summer 2023. These free online sessions are designed to support individual artists, creative entrepre­neurs, and smaller arts, culture, and creative enterprises, both for-profit and nonprofit.  Peer-to-Peer sessions are an excellent opportunity for artists to connect, share knowledge, and… [Read More]

Fairhaven’s annual election is Monday, 4/3. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All precincts vote at the Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Ave. (near Stop & Shop). See page 14 for details. ••• Click here to download the 3/30/23 issue: 03-30-23 ElectionSigns Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Belonging Committee and the Fairhaven Rotary Club have part­nered together for April Food Day, Sat., 4/1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center St., to bring awareness, resources and help to all those impacted by food insecurity. This event is a great opportunity for our community to come together… [Read More]