Come celebrate 50 years of running the Mattapoisett 4th of July Road Race: community togetherness, simultaneous sweating, support of local students through stipends, fun family traditions, scrumptious cookouts and FREEDOM!  The Mattapoisett 4th of July Road Race is Mon., 7/4, at 9 a.m. at Shipyard Park. Registration is online until July 2, 2022. $25.  In-person registration will… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Historical Society announces their new exhibit at the Academy Building “Get Your Kicks on Route Six.” This exhibit features images of Fairhaven businesses from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. Throughout the 20th century, Route Six  has been a center of commercial activity. Stores, banks, restaurants and entertainment could all be found on this… [Read More]

The Buzzards Bay Swim is a one-of-a-kind scenic point-to-point open water swim across outer New Bedford Harbor. Assisted by a robust safety patrol, swimmers navigate 1.2 miles through the harbor and channel, passing by the iconic Butler Flats Lighthouse and the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier, one of the largest stone structures on the East Coast. … [Read More]

Fairhaven Farmer’s Market The Fairhaven Farmer’s Market will open for the season this Sunday, 6/19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and run through October 30, 151 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA, next to National Bleach. This privately operated farmers market features locally grown edibles, vegetables, fruits, baked goods, meat, herbs, honey, jams, eggs, plants, homemade… [Read More]

Please join us for this concert of music with meaningful connections to Ukraine! The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Board of Trustees and concert sponsor Feingold Bonnet-Hébert, P.C. are spearheading the fundraising effort with leadership gifts to the cause. So far over $15,000 has been raised, and we hope that you will consider donating as well…. [Read More]

Registration is open for the Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Athletics Blue Devils Football and Cheerleading program for our Fall 2022 season. Open to Fairhaven and Acushnet residents. Season begins on 8/1; last day to register is 8/8. Ages: Cheerling, 5-15; Football, 5-14.  Register on our website: https://www.fayabluedevils.org/. Visit our website our our Facebook page for more… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Rotary club is sponsoring a free shredding event on Sat., 6/11, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at RA Mitchell, 103 Popes Island, NB.   Come by and have your sensitive documents shredded.  ••• Click here to download the entire 6/9/22 issue: 06-09-22 Grad_REV_AllColor Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Spinner Publications introduces the second in a four-part series of panel discussions celebrating the life of Captain Paul Cuffe (1759-1817) of Westport. Titled “Captain Paul Cuffe: Entrepreneur,” on Saturday, June 11th from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street in New Bedford. Paul Cuffe’s career as an entrepreneur begins when as a teenager he sailed… [Read More]

New Bedford Rowing Center is kicking off the season with adult Learn-to-Row courses beginning June 4th at NBRC’s Pope’s Island Boat­house. Adult beginners of all ages will learn the basics of boat handling and rowing technique, enabling them to row safely and with confidence in modern, sliding-seat, four- and eight-oared “shells” like those used in… [Read More]