We are thrilled that the long-awaited Mattapoisett Rail Trail connection to Depot Street is opening this year. To celebrate, Mattapoisett Recreation (MATTREC) and the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bicycle and Recreational Path (the Friends) have teamed up to ensure that every Mattapoisett resident/family has an opportunity to fully enjoy it. This new initiative is called… [Read More]

The Neighb News will give all candidates for townwide public office in Fairhaven and Acushnet a chance to get their message out. You may submit an article of approxi­mately 500 words, with a picture, and we will publish at no charge before the election. Please contact the Neighb News as soon as possible so we… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Public Schools wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of the front line workers who have sacrificed so much for us to be able to stay safe during the pandemic. Thank you!! The schools recently created a video to thank them. It features staff and students from throughout the… [Read More]

Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball registration is open. Players signing up for the Majors please keep in mind we are moving to a 50/70 format. This means in summary the mound will be 50 ft and bases 70 ft along with a few additional rule changes.  Also if you are interested in coaching please make note… [Read More]

The Neighb News will give all candidates for townwide public office in Fairhaven and Acushnet a chance to get their message out. You may submit an article of approxi­mately 500 words, with a picture, and we will publish at no charge before the election. Please contact the Neighb News as soon as possible so we… [Read More]

Call2Talk Mental Health Hotline Every year on February 11, United Ways in Massachusetts and across the country celebrate 2-1-1 Day to raise awareness of this important public service. Everyone knows the three-digit number to call in an emergency, but some Bay Staters may not be aware of the simple number they can dial for health… [Read More]

“Stormy Isles: An Azorean Tale” Translating Literary Heterolingualism and Coastal Whaling with Francisco Cota Fagundes PhD, University of Massachusetts Amherst  Thurs., 2/25, 7 p.m.–8 p.m. Free, but registration is required. Visit https://www.umassd.edu/portuguese-studies-center/events/ The Portuguese-language novel  Mau Tempo no Canal, published in 1944, is set in the Azores between 1917–1919. It tells the story of a… [Read More]

Black History Month Concert This program features four generations of leading African American composers, opening with Jessie Montgomery’s brilliant rendition of the National Anthem interwoven with “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – often called the Black National Anthem.  Tickets are $20 per household. The concert will premiere at 7:30 p.m. but you can watch the… [Read More]

The New Bedford Police Depart­ment is partnering with the Mass. Military Support Foundation (MMSF) and New Life Church to provide FREE FOOD BOXES to New Bedford residents.  The Farmers to Families Food Boxes contain 32 pounds of perishable and nonperishable food items including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products and meat products. Distribution will be… [Read More]