Plastic Free July Fort Phoenix Cleanup with Be the Solution to Pollution and The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee on Sun., 7/24, 9am to noon. Meet in the parking lot near the cannons (end of Fort Street). Bring a reusable water bottle and closed toe shoes. Tools, bags and gloves provided. Everyone is welcome!!!! Children must be… [Read More]

Press Release The Fairhaven Sustainability Committee invites all residents to challenge themselves to use less plastic and have fun competing for prizes! Join our town team for the Plastic-Free July Eco-Challenge!  Top Scores at the end of July win prizes from local businesses includ­ing: a bottle of organic Sauvignon Blanc donated by Stevie’s Wine &… [Read More]

The Port of New Bedford and Fairhaven is a busy place and getting busier! The New Bedford Port Authority (NBPA) is interested in understanding the current usage of the Port and its facilities and the need for additional services and space as the NBPA makes decisions about future expansion of facilities and services. We want to… [Read More]

Joe Jesus’ 50s Night returns to Downtown New Bedford (Union Street) on Thurs., 7/21, with performers playing from around 5:30 to 8 p.m. In Memory of Joe Jesus.  Featuring the classic tunes from the 1950s by Eddie and the Exciters; Chops Turner; The Majesstics; Showstoppers; A Tribute to Mowtown; DJs Johnny Angel, Doug Botelho, Bob… [Read More]

Buy Black NB launches the inaugural Dream Makers Market, the first of its kind in New Bedford. Thurs., 7/14, from 5–8 p.m., Wing’s Court &  54th Regiment Square, Downtown New Bedford.  Buy Black NB is a free community platform established in 2020. As part of its dedication to discovering, highlighting and promoting Black-owned businesses in… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Republican Town Committee invites you to join us atr our monthly meeting on Wed., 6/29, at 6 p..m. at 32 Abbey St., Fairhaven. All our welcome. Call 508-863-0416 with any questions. ••• Click here to download the entire 6/23/22 issue: 06-23-22 RoadRace Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Music Fest The Cape Verdean Recognition Parade Committee presents the Recognition Music Festival, fund­raising event for the 50th CV Recognition Parade, Thurs., 6/30, 3–9 p.m., at Cisco Brewers, 1482 E. Rodney French Blvd., NB. Featuring Chubby Tavares, Tiny Tavares, Mike “Tunes” Antunes, Calu Bana, Kevin Gomes and Angela K of KG Express, Candida Rose, Sympatico… [Read More]

25th New Bedford Folk Festival, Sat., 7/9 and Sun., 7/10, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, downtown New Bedford and the Whaling National Historical Park.  After a two-year delay due to the pandemic, the festival returns with the best in contemporary, Americana, traditional, blues and Celtic folk music. The Festival… [Read More]

A series of three inclusive outdoor dance parties will keep the north end of New Bedford moving and grooving all summer long! New Moon Dance Party will once again bring the uplifting sounds of house, disco, funk, techno, and more to the edge of the Acushnet River for all New Bedford residents to enjoy.  Sundays,… [Read More]

Acushnet Lions Club Duck Race, Sun., 6/26, 10–11 a.m., at the Sawmill, 32 Mill Road, Acushnet. Buy tickets from an Lions member or at River’s End Cafe, or call Duck­masterJoe Costa, 508-971-1859. Adopt your winning duck! Price for adoption is $10 per duck. Prizes: $1,000/first; $500/2nd; $200/third. Lots of fun, lots of great places to… [Read More]