The town of Fairhaven will hold a special “informational session” for Town Meeting members about the proposed 40R Smart Growth Overlay District, on Tues., 10/1, in the Town Hall auditorium, at 6:30 p.m. The public may attend, but only TM mem­bers will be allowed to participate.  The meeting will be available on FairhavenTV.com.  ••• Click… [Read More]

Fairhaven Health Department Flu Vaccine Clinics Standard and High-Dose Flu Vaccines Available! Walk-in Clinics – No Appointment Necessary  Tues., 10/1, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at  Acushnet Council on Aging, 59 1/2 S Main St, Acushnet, MA  Tues., 10/8, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at Fairhaven Council on Aging, 229 Huttleston Ave, Fairhaven, MA  Please bring your health insurance… [Read More]

Hosted by the Knights of Colum­bus, Damien Council, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett, MA Sat., 9/28. Pickup time 5–6  p.m. Includes meatloaf dinner with sides and dessert. Benefits Knights of Columbus Mattapoisett.  Call Jim, 508-237-3803; $20 per meal. Must call in advance to order meals. Pay at pickup. ••• Click here to download the 09-26-24 issue:… [Read More]

Join the North End Neighborhood Association for two debates, one for the 8th Bristol District and one for the 10th Bristol District. Both will be held at the Pulaski School auditorium, 1097 Braley Road, New Bedford, from 6–7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early with their written questions… [Read More]

Please join us for New Bedford Science Café, Tues., 10/1, 6-8 p.m., The Last Round Bar & Grille, 908 Purchase St., New Bedford. Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer!   Our guest Dr. Michael Wyand, the CEO of Boston-based Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, will discuss Clinical Trials for Concussion; A Critical Unmet Medical Need.  … [Read More]

Lt. Col (Retired) Stephen E. Hackett will discuss the military award system at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum and Veterans Memorial, 1000Cs. Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford.   Lt. Col Hackett will explain how the system came into existence and how changes have taken place.  Anyone with a medal… [Read More]

The Town of Fairhave will hold its annual auction Saturday, 9/21, at 9 a.m., in the public works garage, 5 Arsene Street, Fairhaven. The public is invited to bid on items that have been declared surplus by the town. List of items includes: Town Administrator/Select Board • Assorted office supplies (binders, labels) Sewer Department • 2 Bucket… [Read More]

Drop off clean, used Halloween costumes and decorations in the bin at Town Hall, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, from now to October 11th.  On October 12th at Kids Fest, you can pick out items you might want yourself at the Sustainability Commit­tee’s Halloween Swap booth! Costumes should be clean, and non-violent (no gore). Don’t limit… [Read More]

Join us for a free class, “Under­standing American Government,” where local attorney Ellen Nelson will cover key topics including the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. and Massachusetts Constitutions, and the structure and interaction of State and Federal Governments. The class will be held on Saturdays, September 21st, 28th, and October 5th from 1:30 PM to… [Read More]

All are welcome to join us for the next meeting of the Fairhaven Democratic Town Committee, Mon., 9/23, at 6:00pm at the Millicent Library Auditorium, 45 Center Street; use the Walnut Street entrance. This entrance is Handicap accessible. Please join us in finding out how everyone can help in the upcoming election. We will also… [Read More]