A Public Informational Meeting will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed Swing Bridge Replacement project in Fairhaven and New Bedford, MA. at Hayden-McFadden Elementary School, Auditorium, 361 Cedar Grove Street, New Bedford, MA 02746, on Tues., 1/9, at 6 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity… [Read More]

Starting January 1st, the South­eastern Regional Transit Authority will bring back the “Try Transit” program. Building on the success of last year’s six‐week “Try Transit” Program which ran during the winter holidays, SRTA is now able to offer fare‐free service from January 1st to June 30th to grow ridership and support the local economy. “Try… [Read More]

The Town of Fairhaven Christmas Tree Pickup is January 9 – 12, 2024 – one day after your regular rubbish day. Please place trees curbside by 7:00 am on day of pick up and be sure to remove all ornaments and tinsel. Also, please DO NOT place tree in plastic bag.  Missed trees may be… [Read More]

One side snow parking ban in effect midnight to 8 a.m. through March 31. No vehicles shall be permitted to remain on the hydrant side of all Fairhaven streets during the parking ban, during the time of any snowfall, or during snow removal operations. On streets with no hydrants, no vehicles shall be permitted to… [Read More]

As we move into the new year, we are NO longer accepting clothing donations. Please direct your clothing donations to one of these other organizations: Gifts to Give or Walts Mobile Closet. While we no longer need clothing, the families do still need diapers. We will continue to collect diapers and wipes. Please email scwelcomecorps@gmail.com… [Read More]

Please take a moment during this season of giving, to help a local family.  Leah (Ketchum) DeArruda is Fairhaven born and raised. She went to Fairhaven Public Schools, and now lives in the Town Center with her husband and 1 year old daughter. She is pregnant with another, due in the spring. Shortly after discovering… [Read More]

To further its digital equity efforts, the Town of Fairhaven is pleased to collaborate with the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) on a residential survey. All households are encouraged to complete the survey which is intended to assess internet accessibility, device and technical support availability, service afforda­bility, and digital education needs within the community. Data gathered… [Read More]

You do the shopping. Let the elves handle the wrapping. Too busy to wrap, or too many piles to get through? Come to the Firehouse, 267 Adams Street, Fairhaven, Sun., 12/17, from 1–3 p.m. The North Fairhaven Improvement Association will be wrapping to earn money for the scholarship program they are starting up. It’s pay… [Read More]

First Night New Bedford Come ring in the New Year with family and friends in New Bedford! From 5-8 PM on Sun., 12/31, enjoy family-friendly programming in historic downtown and at 8:30 PM the city has a special treat in store: for the first time in New Bedford an LED drone show will light up… [Read More]

The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts will host a Holiday Concert at the First Congregational Church of Fairhaven, 34 Center Streeet, on Sun., 12/17 at 1:30 p.m. in the church.  Scheduled to perform will be Art Tebetts, Carolyn “Cal” Wingate, Eddie Dillon, Barbara Phaneuf, Stephen Redfern, Ross Wicherski, Rodney Daigle and Johan Gundersen. They… [Read More]