Daffodils are about 60% in bloom at the Parsons Reserve, 50 Horseneck Road, Dartmouth. The daffodil field will close on 4/25 at 3:00 PM. Normal dawn to dusk hours resume on Friday, 4/26. Please plan your trip accordingly. At the daffodil field, we will ask for a $5 donation per person for those who are… [Read More]

The Matta­poisett Free Public Library’s seed library is restocked! Featuring a variety of options to promote planting, encourage healthy eating, and support local agriculture, including herbs, tomatoes, peppers, beans, and Brussels sprouts, flowers and milkweed. No library card? Bring your ID and sign up for one. It’s free.  Visit https://www.mattapoisettlibrary.org, call 508-758-4171, or email  mfpl@sailsinc.org. … [Read More]

Press Release Whether you’re a longtime resident or a tourist looking for history, culture, and adventure, New Bedford has unique experiences and hidden gems around every corner.  “Explore New Bedford” is the message the City’s Office of Tourism and Marketing is sharing with the world after Mayor Jon Mitchell un­veiled the office’s rebranding effort. The… [Read More]

Do you want to be a police officer? Learn about the requirements, salaries, benefits and hiring process for this rewarding career. The Fairhaven Police Department will be hosting a Q&A session for prospective hires on Saturday April 13th at 10 a.m. at the Fairhaven Police Department, 1 Bryant Lane, Fair­haven. Join us to learn more… [Read More]

FAIRHAVEN ECONOMIC DEVELOP­MENT WANTS YOUR OPINIONS! Only one question ….. Please complete the survey only once!  PLEASE TELL US THE TYPES OF NEW BUSINESSES YOU’D LIKE IN FAIRHAVEN You can name a specific brand or just the business type you would like, i.e., clothing store, jewelry shop etc…  A link for the survey question will… [Read More]

Birders across the South Coast Region are invited to participate in celebrations of the very special birding opportunities that are available in our area. A combination of bird art and talks about the history and recent successes of bird life will lift our hearts to welcome a new wave of annual migrants coming to spend… [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee welcomes all to join us on Thurs., 4/18, from 6 to 8:30 PM to attend our annual “Meet the Candidates Night”. Candidates up for election on 5/21 are welcome the opportunity to share with the com­mu­nity their overview of qualifica­tions for the position and why they are seeking office in… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Belonging Commit­tee and Rotary Club are supporting a community food drive ending on April 6. This year donations will go to the school department’s Family Resource Center, Council on Aging in Fairhaven, and the First Congrega­tional Church food pantry in Fair­haven. Looking for non-perishables ONLY. Nut butters, jelly, pasta, pasta sauces, mac &… [Read More]

Local Bird Recorders, Past and Present, 6.30 PM Thurs., 4/4, Westport Free Public Library, 408 Old County Rd., Westport. Featuring Betty Slade, David Cole, Steve Reinert, Jamie Bogart on Westport’s birding history. Birders across the South Coast Region are invited to participate in celebrations of the very special birding opportunities that are available in our… [Read More]

Coin Show, Sun., 4/7, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Westport Town Hall Annex, 856 Main Road, Westport, MA. Free Admission. ••• Click here to download the 04-04-24 issue: 04-04-24 Election Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal