Let Kids Take the Lead! For ages 7–17. Bond with your dog. You can learn and have fun together. What can your dog teach you? What can you teach your dog? Discover fun activities you can do with your dog. FREE. (For humans only, no dogs, please.). At Wampanoag Kennel Club, Acushnet Grange, 1121 Main… [Read More]

Conversations about Black History During Black History Month, the Friends of the Millicent Library is pre­senting informal talks and discus­sions about Black people in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who changed history. We will talk about the realities of northern slavery and the challenges that continued after emancipation. The conversations will be led by Beth Luey,… [Read More]

The Mass. Department of Environ­mental Protection has extended the comment period for the proposed Title 5 regulations that could result in the state forcing huge numbers of residents to replace or modify their septic systems. Two meetings are scheduled on January 24 and 25. Visit https://www.mass.gov/regulations/314-CMR-2100-watershed-permit-regulations to join the remote sessions  More information on the… [Read More]

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will be hosting two virtual public meetings for the Cape Cod Bridges Program at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, and on Thursday, January 26. The purpose of these virtual meetings is to provide the public with updates on the program to date including the bridge types under consideration… [Read More]

Bill Hanney’s Theatre By The Sea announces Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for its 2023 Summer Season. Seeking strong male and female identifying actors, singers, and dancers. Performers must be available for all rehearsal and performance dates. Local talent is strongly encouraged to audition for My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra to be… [Read More]

The Mass. Department of Environ­mental Protection has extended the comment period for the proposed Title 5 regulations that could result in the state forcing huge numbers of residents to replace or modify their septic systems. Two meetings are scheduled on January 24 and 25; and two public information webinars on January 17 and  18. Visit… [Read More]

Wed., 1/18, from 6–7:30 p.m., via Microsoft Teams, a virtual meeting for the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site. For all EPA meetings, there is no expectation of privacy regarding any communications. Participation in a recorded meeting will be deemed as consent to be recorded. Information on EPA systems is the property of the Agency and… [Read More]

The Enrique Goytizolo Scholar­ship, Awarded by the Fairhaven Historical Society annually, recog­nizes a Fairhaven resident graduating high school senior planning to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution of higher learning.  The scholarship is given in honor of Enrique Goytizolo’s dedication to preserving the history of the Town of Fairhaven and his vital role in… [Read More]

Come to the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow St., from January 15 – February 14 to view a photography exhibit by Mattapoisett resident Richard Van Inwegen. Photography has been a long-time hobby for Van Inwegen. He has taken numerous courses and seminars on photog­raphy and for several years has photographed the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and… [Read More]

Nomination papers for elected office in Fairhaven are available. Candidates seeking to be elected to office need to take out papers from the town clerk’s office and return them with the required number of signatures from registered voters.  Town-wide offices require 50 signatures; town meeting requires 10 signatures from the precinct in which you are… [Read More]