Curious about foraging, but not sure what you can and can’t eat? Join DNRT Development & Outreach Specialist Kendra Parker for a fun and informative walk as they point out a variety of edible plants that grow on the property. Take this knowledge home and forage from your own backyard!  Sat., 6/8, 10:30 a.m. Cost:… [Read More]

Acushnet has a new Interim Veterans Services Agent, Brad Fish, who recently retired as Fairhaven’s VSO. Office hours now are Monday 8-12 and Thursday 10-2, at the VSO Office in town hall, 122 Main St.; 508-998-0200 x4207 ••• Click here to download the 05-30-24 issue: 05-30-24 MemorialDay Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Fairhaven TV proudly announces the release of its highly anticipated documentary, “The History of the Castle on the Hill.” Led by Fairhaven High School Alumni Association President Robert Foster (’66) and produced by Erick Sa (’17), this immersive journey explores over a century of fascinating history, archi­tectural marvels, and captivating stories of Fairhaven High School. … [Read More]

It is that time of year again and we can’t wait to celebrate another July 4th with Fairhaven! If you have not signed up yet, we would love for you to join us!   Please join us again this year as we travel down Green Street to show Fairhaven our American Pride and ending at Fort… [Read More]

Sun., 6/2, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,  at Palmer Island at the bottom of Gifford Street in New Bedford. This will be a combined cleanup with Operation Clean Sweep and Be The Solution to Pollution.  You can pre-register online.: https://operationcleansweep.net/cleanups-operation-clean-sweep/ Free t-shirts to all volunteers; Gloves and tools provided. Wear closed-toe shoes. Review the safety… [Read More]

Fairhaven TV proudly announces the release of its highly anticipated documentary, “The History of the Castle on the Hill.” Led by Fairhaven High School Alumni Association President Robert Foster (’66) and produced by Erick Sa (’17), this immersive journey explores over a century of fascinating history, archi­tectural marvels, and captivating stories of Fairhaven High School. … [Read More]

Take the ADA Accessibility Survey The  town of Fairhaven received a grant from the MA Office on Disability to conduct a town-wide accessibility survey. Please answer the questions on this survey to help us assess and address the accessibility needs of Fairhaven. The Accessibility Survey is now available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J8H2T3H. Or visit the town’s website at… [Read More]

The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is taking public comment on a series of recently adopted emergency regulations and draft regulatory proposals to adjust recreational fishing rules at 322 CMR 6.00.  Regulations include changes to Scup for size and bag limits; Striped  Bass fillet at sea regs; Summer Flounder size and bag limits.  A public… [Read More]

If you are interested in a fascinating piece of local history, come join us to pass this information to the hundreds of visitors who tour our facilities each year. The first Japanese person to live in the USA was a young boy named Manjiro who was rescued from a small island near Japan by the… [Read More]