The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) presents a new “Behind the Scenes” series of tours and talks during New Bedford’s AHA! Nights. Visitors will get a glimpse of Museum areas and objects in the collection not normally on view. On Thursday, April 13, Manager of Collections and Interpretation Lauren Prescott will give a talk… [Read More]

New Bedford Creative is thrilled to share the new line-up of its Peer-to-Peer Sessions throughout Spring and Summer 2023. These free online sessions are designed to support individual artists, creative entrepre­neurs, and smaller arts, culture, and creative enterprises, both for-profit and nonprofit.  Peer-to-Peer sessions are an excellent opportunity for artists to connect, share knowledge, and… [Read More]

Fairhaven’s annual election is Monday, 4/3. Polls are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All precincts vote at the Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Ave. (near Stop & Shop). See page 14 for details. ••• Click here to download the 3/30/23 issue: 03-30-23 ElectionSigns Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Belonging Committee and the Fairhaven Rotary Club have part­nered together for April Food Day, Sat., 4/1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center St., to bring awareness, resources and help to all those impacted by food insecurity. This event is a great opportunity for our community to come together… [Read More]

The FHS Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion on Sat., 6/24. Reunion events start on Friday and run right through Sunday. • Fri., 6/23, Assemble for flag raising at 4:30 p.m. with a group photo on the steps of FHS.  • Sat., 6/24, 8–9 a.m. Come out and Help us Support Judy Allen!! Cheer on… [Read More]

DATTCO has announced it is ending its service between SouthCoast and Boston, which includes the bus run from Fairhaven and New Bedford., on 4/16. The company said in a statement on its website that the line has been running at a deficit for several years. Visit https://www.dattco.com/bus-schedules/southcoast-boston-express-schedule/  ••• Click here to download the 3/30/23 issue:… [Read More]

Food, fun prizes! The New Bedford Rifle and Revolver Club, 246 Bolton St., New Bedford, will sponsor a Bunny Shoot on Sun., 3/26 from noon to 4 p.m. No…no actual bunnies are harmed in this event, honest. All ages are accepted, no license required. Door prizes, caravan auction, 50/50 raffle. All profits benefit Troop 3… [Read More]

The Humane Society & Shelter – SouthCoast invites all of the SouthCoast to stop by the Shelter, 31 Ventura Drive, Dartmouth before April 1st to enter and hopefully win one of our many Easter Baskets.  These creative baskets have been generously donated by local businesses, individuals, Shelter staffers and volunteers too. Tickets are $10 for 10 tickets,… [Read More]

In a program called the “Grass Roots Summit” visitors from Japan spend  about a week in a city in the USA which has a Japanese connection.  Before returning to Japan, the visitors have an option of visiting another city in the USA for just a two-day visit. Because of Fairhaven’s connection with Manjiro and Capt. Whitfield… [Read More]

The Belonging Committee and the Fairhaven Rotary Club have part­nered together for April Food Day, Sat., 4/1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center St., to bring awareness, resources and help to all those impacted by food insecurity. This event is a great opportunity for our community to come together… [Read More]