The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee will hold a public meeting on Thurs., 11/13, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Neimad Facility, 57 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739.  The meeting will address important community concerns.  The evening will also feature light refreshments, a cash bar, and open conversation among community members. Please visit Facebook.com/ MattapoisettGOP… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Sustainability Com­mit­tee is pleased to announce again that community members can com­post their pumpkins instead of throwing them in the trash. Starting on Saturday, 11/2 residents can bring their pumpkins to one of the three community gardens for composting. The three gardens are at Wood, East and Hastings Middle Schools. Each garden will… [Read More]

FREE Unified Basketball Clinic, Sundays, through 11/23, Northeast Maritime Institute, 32 Washington St., Fairhaven. Ages 12 & under: 11 a.m.–noon; ages 13+: noon–1 p.m. ••• Click here to download the 10/30/25 issue: 10-30-25 Horribles Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

CALLING ALL OUR CREATIVE KIDS & YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS! Mark your calendar for December 7, 12-2p 227 Huttleston Ave Fairhaven MA for our Youth Vendor Fair. Artists-Creatives-Crafters-Bakers-Food-Entertainment-Characters wanted!  Support a fun youth led event with your participation! It is with commu­nity support events like this succeed. Let’s show our next generation what entrepreneurship and community support… [Read More]

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]