The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum is offering free admission to current residents of Fairhven for the month of February, and for residents of Acushnet for the month of March. Upon arrival, visitors may show a piece of recent mail or other ID showing their address as proof of residency. The historic house, now the… [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 an article of approxi­mately 500 words, with a picture, and we will publish at no charge before the election. Please contact the Neighb News as soon as possible so we… [Read More]

Mon., 2/20, 1:30–6:30 p.m., Fairhaven Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Ave. (near Stop & Shop). Call Fhvn Rec for more information, 508-993-9269 ••• Click here to download the 2/16/23 issue: 02-16-23 MVP Maps Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Bask, Inc. (“Bask”), a locally owned cannabis dispensary in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, is set to celebrate its 5th anniversary at its Fairhaven location, 2 Pequod Road. On February 18th, Bask will have pop-ups from vendors, exclusive swag items, and different other offerings to entertain the crowd.  Visit www.cometobask.com  ••• Click here to download the 2/16/23 issue:… [Read More]

Hot Chocolate Hike During school vacation week, don’t get stuck indoors! Mattapoisett Land Trust is offering a Hot Chocolate Hike on Monday February 20th at 10am. Meet at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Foundation on Angelica Ave. for a short hike followed by hot chocolate and a campfire. All are welcome to join. Dress for… [Read More]

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum is offering free admission to current residents of Fairhaven for the month of February. Upon arrival, visitors may show a piece of recent mail or other ID showing their address as proof of residency. The historic house, now the site of The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, was built in 1834 for… [Read More]

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is proud to offer a month of events in recognition of Black History Month continuing through the end of the month. All events are open to the public and free of charge. Although all the events will take place at the Visitor Center at 33 William St, New Bedford,… [Read More]

Nomination papers for elected office in Fairhaven are available as of 12/1. Candidates seeking to be elected to office need to take out papers from the town clerk’s office and return them with the required number of signatures from registered voters.  Town-wide offices require 50 signatures; town meeting requires 10 signatures from the precinct in… [Read More]

The SouthCoast Afghan Welcome Network, the Community Economic Development Center, and the New Bedford Free Public Library is pleased to announce the opening of a unique exhibit, Dil ba Dil Rah Dhara (From One Heart to Another): The Afghan Women’s Art Project, on Thursday, February 9, 2023 as part of the City’s AHA! Night festivities…. [Read More]

The New Bedford Revolver & Rifle Club proudly hosts NRA’s Women on Target women’s instructional shoot­ing clinic on Sun., 2/12, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the NBRRC, 246 Bolton St., New Bedford, MA 02744.  Come join us and receive a basic level of firearm safety instruction so that you will know how to safely… [Read More]