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. New Bedford’s Holiday Parking Program is designed to encourage shopping,… [Read More]

The town of Fairhaven is conducting two surveys. Please take some time to have your voice count. Visit the town’s website at www.fairhaven-ma.gov for more information.   Hazard Mitigation Plan Fairhaven is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan to reduce the risks from flooding, hurricanes, severe storms, and other natural hazards. The plan identifies local vulnerabili­ties… [Read More]

Dr. Sarah Crabtree will give an illustrated talk on Tuesday, January 6th at 4:30pm addressing the themes in her upcoming book, Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy! The Trails of William Rotch. The talk, Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr., will take place inside the Rotch-Jones-Duff House museum parlors, 396 County St., NB, and is… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Select Board Office is calling for submissions for the 2025 Annual Town Report cover photo* Maximum of two photos per person. Deadline: Wed., 1/7/26 Submit via email to ahart@fairhaven-ma.gov *Photos must be taken by the submitter, no screenshots or copy­righted images and should be Fairhaven based Visit https://fairhaven-ma.gov/2025-annual-report-photo-submissions/ ••• Click here to download… [Read More]

The MAC is auditioning actors for the comedy, The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan. The play will be directed by John Heavey.  The auditions will be held at the MAC’s Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater located at 80 Pleasant St., Marion, MA on Saturday, January 3 from 10:00am- 12:00pm… [Read More]

Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations and sup­port for their Ramp Donation Program.  Ramp recipients have ranged in age from teenagers to those in their nineties. In 2024, BBAHFH formally introduced the Ramp Donation program giving low-income home­owners the accessibility they need to remain safe in their homes. Through… [Read More]

Fairhaven is a community that welcomes and celebrates everyone. Hanukkah and Kwanzaa both take place in December, bringing light, unity and joy to the holiday season. These celebrations remind us of the diverse holiday traditions honored during this special time of the year.  Anyone who wishes to display a symbol of Hanukkah or Kwanzaa in… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Veterans Service Office will be placing wreaths on the graves of veterans on Sat., 12/13 (rain date 12/14).  Volunteers are welcome and are asked to meet at Riverside Cemetery, 274 Main St., at 10:00. We are also taking donations for the wreaths which  can be dropped off at the senior center or mailed to… [Read More]

Trees in Fairhaven will be having a meeting on Mon., 12/15 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 the… [Read More]