The Acushnet Town Clerk’s Office reminds residents that all eligible voters (age 18 and older) must be registered by Friday, November 7th, at 5:00 p.m. to participate in the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District Special Election on Tuesday, November 18th, held at the Acushnet Elementary School gymnasium from noon to 8:00 p.m…. [Read More]

Fairhaven residents only; proof of residency required. Sat., 10/25, BPW Building, 5 Arsene St., Fairhaven, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. For old paint, insecti­cides, chemicals/cleaners. Visit https://tinyurl.com/yyyu46a7 ••• Click here to download the 10/23/25 issue: 10-23-25 HalloweenTrail Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library invite book lovers of all ages to their upcoming Fall Book Sale on Sat., 10/25, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Library Community Room at 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett. This event is a great opportunity to find gently used books at affordable prices while supporting the library’s… [Read More]

Wed., 10/24 at 6:00pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St, Mattapoisett, MA. Free and open to the public. Presented by Pam and Dana. What is it really like to spend a week at Hog Island Audubon Camp? In this presentation, you’ll hear a first-hand account from two bird club members who experienced the island’s natural beauty,… [Read More]

A new AA group is opening up in Fairhaven. We meet Wednesday night 7 o’clock at the Unitarian Church, 102 Green Street. It is an open discussion meeting, which means that visitors with questions are welcome. Please join us. Don’t be shy! ••• Click here to download the 10/23/25 issue: 10-23-25 HalloweenTrail Support local journalism,… [Read More]

Please join the New Bedford Economic Development Council for our annual meeting on Thursday, 10/30 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 4-7 p.m., 18 Johnny Cake Hill, Cook Memorial Theater, New Bedford. Light refreshments and networking. Please RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/5n86bwtk ••• Click here to download the 10/23/25 issue: 10-23-25 HalloweenTrail Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]

EPA has finalized the seventh Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) for the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site. The seventh ESD memorializes three modifications to the 1998 Upper and Lower Harbor Record of Decision, which include making 10 interim sediment caps permanent, changing the polychlori­nated biphenyl (PCB) cleanup level for the intertidal shoreline from 50 parts… [Read More]

Onset Rowing Challenge, Sat., 10/25, Onset Beach, Onset Ave., Onset, MA. Reg. 9:30–10:30 a.m.; briefing at 11 a.m.; race starts at 11:30 a.m. Calling all kayaks, canoes, row boats, dories, gigs and whaleboats. This is a 3-mile row that will take you out to the far side of Wickets Island, past Onset Island and returning… [Read More]

Join us for Oktoberfest on Sat., 10/18, from noon–6 p.m., in front of Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center St., for food, vendors, and fun. Featuring 9 food vendors, German music, beer garden,  ••• Click here to download the 10/16/25 issue: 10-16-25 InclusiveFair Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Please consider joining us and attending our Tues., 10/21, Fairhaven Republican Town meeting at 6pm, at 32 Abbey Street in Fairhaven. All are welcome to attend. We may have the honor of the newly announced Republican guber­natorial candidate Mike Minogue coming to listen to our questions and concerns. (Mike is not confirmed.) Both Republican candidates,… [Read More]