The Fairhaven Cultural Council is seeking proposals for projects that will enrich the cultural lives of Fairhavenites. The council annually awards grants to successful appli­cants. Individuals and organizations can apply.  Projects should promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, or interpretive sciences. Their final form can include, but are not limited to… [Read More]

A speaker will shed light on the history of New Bedford’s lighthouses at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. This will be the latest presentation of the historical lecture series at Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum and Veterans Memorial, 1000c Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford.  Douglas Bingham will take those in attendance back to the 1990s,… [Read More]

Fhe special precinct meeting that the town held for Town Meeting members to learn more about teh  40R zoning  proposal is now available on demand at https://vimeo.com/1015287782  It is also available through a link on FairhavenTV.com and is run­ning on Government Access Channel 18.  ••• Click here to download the 10-10-24 issue: 10-10-24 FireOpenHouse Support… [Read More]

Please consider attending the Fairhaven Republican town meeting onTuesday, October 15th at 6pm.  We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 32 Abbey Street Fairhaven. We may have current candidates for Statewide office show up to speak, based on their campaign schedules. Get current relevant  information on candidates, upcoming events, ballot questions, town issues and… [Read More]

The City of Salem’s free October weekend shuttle are running now. Visitors are strongly encouraged to utilize the free parking at the shuttle satellite lots and ride the free shuttle into downtown Salem. Shuttles run October 12-14 (service provided on Indigenous Peoples’ Day), October 19-20, and October 26-27 from 10 am to 8 pm between… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Commission on Disability will hold an unveiling ceremony of the new communication board at the playground at Livesey Park, Glenhaven Street, on Mon., 10/7, at 5 p.m. ••• Click here to download the 10-03-24 issue: 10-03-24 HuttlestonMP Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Fairhaven Fairhaven Health Department Flu Vaccine Clinics Standard and High-Dose Flu Vaccines Available! Walk-in Clinic – No Appointment Necessary  Tues., 10/8, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at Fairhaven Council on Aging, 229 Huttleston Ave, Fairhaven, MA  Please bring your health insurance card. Vaccines available for all members of the public, ages 18 and older.  For more information,… [Read More]

The following event is being held at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St., 508-758-4171. Accessible.  10/8, 6 p.m. Our Purrington Fall Author Series continues with local author Ben Shattuck. Ben will discuss his new book of short stories, “The History of Sound,” on Tues., 10/8, at 6 PM. Shattuck, a former Teaching-Writing Fellow… [Read More]

Wampanoag Experience Powwow Hosted at Round the Bend Farm (RTB) on the Southcoast on Oct. 5, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 92 Allens Neck Road, S. Dartmouth, MA 02748 S08.938.5127; roundthebendfarm.org  This powwow will be a reflection of the wonderful Native nation whose members are still living in the community where we farm and create community…. [Read More]

Ready to Save for the Holidays? Join Our FREE Workshop!  Christmas is coming—how are you saving? Join us for a fun and practical workshop where we’ll dive into different Savings Challenges that will help you start saving now!  Plus, we’ll discuss how to budget for your holiday meal so it doesn’t break your wallet come… [Read More]