The Fairhaven Office of Commu­nity Development has a launched a new web page for event listings: discoverfairhaven.org/events With the launch of the new Discover Fairhaven website, we now have a dedicated, user-friendly events calendar where visitors can easily browse upcoming happenings. The calendar includes helpful tags to sort by event type, making it easy for… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Historical Commis­sion & The Old Stone Schoolhouse are pleased to present our 2025 Season opening schedule. The Schoolhouse, 40 North St., Fairhaven, will be open from 11am – 2pm on the following Saturdays (with the exception of Memorial Day weekend, when we will open on the Monday holiday): April 12 (Season Opener!), May… [Read More]

Food, fun prizes! The New Bedford Rifle and Revolver Club, 246 Bolton St., New Bedford, will sponsor a Bunny Shoot on Sun., 4/13 from noon to 4 p.m. No…no actual bunnies are harmed in this event, honest.  All ages are accepted, no license required. Door prizes, caravan auction, 50/50 raffle.  All profits benefit Troop 3… [Read More]

Our Lady of Angels Club will hold its annual dinner on Sat., 4/12, from 5–8 p.m., at 7 Jesse St., Fairhaven. Choice of Chicken Mozambique or BIFANA. Ticket: $15. Call or text Joe Mello, 508-733-4608, for tickets.  ••• Click here to download the 4/10/25 issue: 04-10-25 Election Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Please join us, be part of something bigger in your community. The Fairhaven Republican Town Committee membership is growing! We meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 32 Abbey Street, Fairhaven at 6pm. All are welcome to attend our next meeting on Tues., 4/15. Contact us at fairhavenrtc@gmail.com or call Committee Chair Bob McConnell… [Read More]

With MicroConnector, you can get to and from the New Bedford, Church St, and Fall River SCR stations for just $1 or less.  MicroConnector is a new on-demand transportation service that makes it easy to connect to South Coast Rail stations. When you’re ready to go, book a ride in our easy to use app… [Read More]

SouthCoast Places for People is hosting an ADU Accelerator by Fairhaven’s Will Gardner to help people learn about the new state law regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, on Wed., 4/9, 5 p.m., New Bedford Library, 613 Pleasant St., downtown.  Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll cover the basics of ADUs, including zoning regulations, permit­ting,… [Read More]

The Boat Massachusetts course is now mandatory for anyone who wishes to operate a motorboat on Massachusetts waterways. The course is available in two formats: a full in-person format that runs approximately 10-12 hours in length, generally over the course of several days, or a fully online education course. All full in-person classes are free… [Read More]

Morgan G. Dawicki is hosting a civic engagement discussion this Thurs­day, 4/3, at 6:30 pm at Brigantine Hall, 15 Center Street, Fairhaven. Please consider joining to discuss important local and national topics, listen to different perspectives and learn how we can all make a difference!  Visit https://www.facebook.com/share/16HU5tCpn8/ for more details. The discussion is aimed at… [Read More]

Last chance to request a ballot by mail for the 4/7 Fairhaven election is Mon., 3/31, until 5 p.m., town clerk’s office, 508-979-4023, Ezt. 3; 40 Center St., Fairhaven.  Last day to apply for absentee/in-person absentee ballot is Fri., 4/4. You may register to vote for the Annual Town Election Monday through Friday, 8:30am to… [Read More]