Working Together to Build a Mattapoisett Majority. The Matta­poisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Thurs., 10/19, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. This month’s guest speaker you don’t want to miss is Tom Hodgson, former sheriff of Bristol County MA. Hodgson… [Read More]

On 10/14/23 the 4752 festival once again comes to Downtown New Bedford for the 4th time!! Twelve acts, six venues over nine+ hours. This festival is completely free, for all ages and brings a focus on weirder folk, punk, noise and hip hop from all over New England. Special thanks to all the venues for… [Read More]

Thurs., 10/5, at 6 p.m., at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association building, 267 Adams St., Fairhaven. Meeting with the NFIA and Fairhaven BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado to talk about the Benoit Square  project. This is a valuable opportunity to learn more about the project’s progress and how you can actively support it. The public is… [Read More]

Sat., 10/7, 8:30 a..m. to noon. Meet at bottom of Gifford St., New Bedford. Pre-register at operationcleansweep. net (not required). Gloves, pickers and bags provided. Wear close-toed shoes. Sponsored by Operation Cleansweep, Coast Sweep, World Oceans Day.  Six-acre Palmers Island, located on the Acushnet River on the west side of the entrance to New Bedford… [Read More]

Please join us for a fall Welcome Walk at the new Alves-Bucciarelli Preserve! Mattapoisett Land Trust acquired this new preserve in 2022 and we have spent the last year cleaning up and reimagining this riverfront preserve. Come see how things have turned out and take a walk at the new Preserve!  Park on the wide… [Read More]

St Mary’s Church in Fairhaven, 440 Main St., Fairhaven, is hosting a Book Cafe, Sun., 10/8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Books for everyone. Hard cover books $1.00 Paperbacks .50 cents. Pastries & beverages availa­ble for purchase at $1.00 each.  ••• Click here to download the 10/5/23 issue: 10-05-23 GrangeFair Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]

Thurs., 10/5, at 6 p.m., at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association building, 267 Adams St., Fairhaven. Meeting with the NFIA and Fairhaven BPW Superintendent Vinnie Furtado to talk about the Benoit Square  project. This is a valuable opportunity to learn more about the project’s progress and how you can actively support it. The public is… [Read More]

The 18th annual Blount Fine Foods New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival, Sat., 9/30, noon to 5 p.m., Pier 3, New Bedford waterfront, featuring local restaurants and caterers competing for your vote.  For tickets visit http://tinyurl.com/2kkmhrah: $15 pre-sale; $20 day of event; $75 VIP presale only; $5 for children 6-12; children under 5, free.  Come sample… [Read More]

Please join us for New Bedford Science Café, Tues., 10/3, from 6 to 8 p.m., The Last Round Bar & Grille, 908 Purchase St., New Bedford. Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer!   Our guest will be Micheline Labrie, Research Assistant Professor and science lead of the Biodegradability Lab at the School for… [Read More]

Lakeville Family Fest Saturday, September 30 is the day between 10am and 4pm to mark on your calendar for the 18th annual Lakeville Arts & Music Festival. Rain or shine, the Festival is a fun time full of different activities, plus shopping, and is free! Joins us the junctions of Routes 105 & 18 and… [Read More]