The Neighb News will give all candidates for townwide public office in Fairhaven and Acushnet a chance to get their message out. You may submit an article of approxi­mately 500 words, with a picture, and we will publish at no charge before the election. Please contact the Neighb News as soon as possible so we… [Read More]

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be performing highway overhead message board maintenance at various locations and times during overnight hours from Monday, February 19 through Wednesday, February 28. Traffic will be controlled by the use of State Police controlled rolling roadblocks. Work in Fairhaven will take place on Thursday… [Read More]

Fairhaven needs poll workers for the election on 4/1/24.  Contact the Town Clerk, 508-979-4023, Ext. 3, for more information. ••• Click here to download the 2/22/24 issue: 02-22-24 FHS Banner Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The MAC Theater Playwrights Incubator is a program for first-time playwrights to see their work realized on the stage. Finding theaters to produce new or unpublished plays can be an obstacle for any new playwright. The MTPI is a structured program that aims to discover and support, through workshop and production, new stage plays by… [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Republican Party and the Fairhaven Republican Party Committee are co-hosting this month’s meeting. All are welcome to join them on Thurs., 2/22, from 6 to 7:00 PM for our monthly scheduled meeting. Be a part of the discussion on local initiatives, support of candidates in future elections and share ideas with like-minded neighbors. … [Read More]

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) is welcoming visitation from Fairhaven residents by offering free admission for the month of February 2024. Must have proof of residency with a piece of current mail, or I.D. For more information about hours of operation and current exhibitions, visit the Museum’s website, rjdmuseum.org. The historic house, now… [Read More]

The Town of Fairhaven is pleased to collaborate with the Mass. Broadband Institute (MBI) on a residential survey which is intended to assess internet accessibility, device and technical support availability, service afforda­bility, and digital education needs within the community.  To participate in the online survey visit https://made.civilspace.io/en/projects/ma-digital-equity/engagements/ma-sdep-public-survey/sections/1. Printed surveys can be picked up and returned… [Read More]

On Friday, February 9, the library’s elevator at the Walnut Street entrance will be temporarily unavailable due to essential maintenance. This main­tenance is imperative to comply with the updated Massachusetts fire code, specifically addressing the emer­gency control operation of elevators. It is important to note that the current operation of the library’s elevator poses no… [Read More]

The City of New Bedford is seeking proposals from artists for a permanent Herman Melville sculpture in the downtown historic district. An advisory committee will select up to three artists as semi-finalists to be awarded a $2,500 stipend for the development of a proposal, travel, and overnight accommodation for presentation.  “New Bedford is the setting… [Read More]

Join St. Joseph Parish for a Valentines dance on Sat., 2/10, at 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 57i Fairhaven Rd (Rte 6), Mattapoisett.  Featuring DJ Carlos Matias, raffles, food and fun for everyone. Proceeds will benefit the Church Bell Tower project fund. Donation: $15/adults, $8 children 10 and uunder. Tickets are available after all Masses… [Read More]