This year’s curbside leaf collection will be from November 13th through December 6th. Leaves must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. Leaves will be picked up the day after your regular trash day. After a holiday collection will be one day later. Place leaves in boxes, barrels or paper leaf bags. NO PLASTIC… [Read More]

The Select Board is accepting cover letters and resumes for an Interim Town Administrator. 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 11-14-24 issue: 11-14-24 VetsParadeAcush Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]

The Millicent Library will be closed on Friday, November 15, to allow staff to engage in a day dedicated to strategic planning and professional development. During the morning, library staff will participate in strategic planning exercises focusing on ensuring that the library meets the evolving needs of its patrons.  In the afternoon, staff will engage… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Sustainability Com­mittee is pleased to announce again that community members can com­post their pumpkins instead of throwing them in the trash. Starting on Saturday, November 2nd residents can bring their pumpkins to one of the three community gardens for composting. The three gardens are at Wood, East and Hastings Middle School. Each garden… [Read More]

Coastline Elderly Services is asking adults age 60 and older and their caregivers to complete a needs assessment survey to help the agency and state elder services identify and support the current needs of aging populations.   Surveys have been mailed to a selection of older adults living within Coastline’s service area. An online version is… [Read More]

Our Lady of Purgatory Marnite Catholic Church is holding their annual Lebanese Holiday Bazaar on Saturday 11/16 and Sunday 11/17. There are a few available crafter spaces left. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Sharon Couto at 508-971-3804. ••• Click here to download the 11-07-24 issue: 11-07-24 Election Support local… [Read More]

Please consider attending the Fairhaven Republican Town commit­tee meeting scheduled for 6pm Tues., 11/12 at 32 Abbey Street, Fairhaven. We are meeting a week early for discussion ahead of the special town meeting on 11/19. Many of our mem­bers serve as town meeting mem­bers also.  If you would like your voice to be heard from town… [Read More]

The Millicent Library is continuing efforts to develop a new strategic plan for the benefit of the community. We want your input and invite you to a special Zoom community focus group on Thurs., 11/14, at 7:00 PM. To receive a link to login to the Zoom meeting, please visit https://millicentlibrary.org/LibraryFocus and enter your name… [Read More]

Join us for Coffee & Conversations: Let’s Talk 40R at Fairhaven Town Hall on Friday, November 1st! Whether you’re curious or already informed, come chat with your neigh­bors in a relaxed setting about 40R, a topic shaping our community’s future. Members of the Planning Board and staff will be present as well to share what… [Read More]

Fr. Eric Fialho, Rector of Saint Gabriel’s Parish, 124 Front St., Marion, will be hosting a noontime prayer service on Election Day, 11/5.  This simple service will be filled with prayer, meditation, holy scrip­ture, and time for reflection. All people, regardless of political party, or religious background are encouraged to attend. An optional time of… [Read More]