Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars has over 40 scholarships available for 2024. Application period is open through April 1, 2024. For full list of scholarships and details on how to apply go to https://fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org. NEW scholarships are being added constantly. Check your profile weekly to see what NEW scholarships you qualify for both at the local… [Read More]

Please consider joining the Fair­haven Republican Town Committee. March 21st at 6pm at 32 Abbey Street, Fairhaven.  We will have a lot of post election news to discuss and exciting new campaign news to announce. Call Chair Bob McConnell at 508-863-0416 or email us fairhavenrtc@gmail.com  ••• Click here to download the 03-14-24 issue: 03-14-24 ClaireCarter… [Read More]

It Takes a Village daycare, and owner Katie Aiello-Gonzalez are asking for help from the community after sophisticated scammers took $8,000 from their account, which is a lot for a small operation. To read more about the scam and how it worked, visit their GoFundMe page at https://tinyurl.com/yj5ezuxj Or find them on Facebook.  ••• Click… [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Republican Party welcomes all to join us on Thurs., 3/21, from 6 to 8:00 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.  This month’s guest speaker is Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald, Jr. He is… [Read More]

Shellfishing in all of Buzzards Bay is closed until further notice due to the City of New Bedford’s wastewater treatment plant releasing raw sewage into the outer harbor, again. This time the city emptied 20 million gallons into the water. This is the second time in this year the bay was closed to shellfishing. January,… [Read More]

Only 3 days before Day­light Saving Time begins. This Sunday, 3/10/24, at 2 a.m. set your clock forward one hour. Change it before you go to bed on Satur­day so you don’t for­get! WOOHOO. At the Neighb News we LOVE DST! ••• Click here to download the 0307-24 issue: 03-07-24 CausewaySidewalk Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

The Millicent Library is pleased to announce a free class, “Under­standing American Government,” Federal and State Governments, Elections, and Democracy. This class is designed to provide citizens with a comprehensive understanding of State and Federal Governments and how they interact with one another. This informative and engaging course will cover fundamental topics including separation of… [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]

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 2/29/24 issue: 02-29-24 Oysters Click here to download the Oxford Street Letter: OxfordStreetAttorney Click below to watch the Leon Correy video clip: Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Fairhaven Belonging Commit­tee and Rotary Club of Fairhaven are supporting a community food drive during the month of March ending on April 6th with the collection of donations. This year donations will go to: Family Resource Center, Council on Aging Fairhaven and the First Congregational Church’s food pantry in Fairhaven. We are looking for… [Read More]