Halloween Sustainability Swap. Drop off clean, used Halloween costumes and decorations in the bin at Town Hall, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, from now to October 7.   On October 8th at Kids Fest, you can pick out items you might want yourself at the Sustainability Commit-tee’s Halloween Swap booth!   Costumes should be clean, and… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Cultural Council has set an October 15 deadline for organi­za­tions, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community.  These grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Fairhaven, including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures.  The… [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Republican Party invites everyone interested to join us on Tuesday October 11th at 6:30 PM at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library – 7 Barstow Street.,  Topics for discussion are: 1) Party Membership – We are growing rapidly but we welcome new members. If interested, please attend or contact by email: chairmattyrep@gmail.com; 2) GOP… [Read More]

October 11, 7 PM Community Read Discussion “An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States” co-sponsored with Tri-Town Against Racism. FREE. At the Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church St., Mattapoisettt. ••• Click here to download the entire 10/6/22 issue: 10-06-22 BridgeMtg Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

State Representative William Straus (D-Mattapoisett) is pleased to provide the confirmation details for the two initial public meetings to be held by MassDOT and their design team to receive public input on the design and permitting for the replace­ment of the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge. The first meeting will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022,… [Read More]

October 4, Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church St., 6:30 PM Historian Christopher Daley will present “Mass Murders,” a one-hour lecture on Massachusetts’ most infamous murder cases, both solved and unsolved. This lecture is sponsored by the Bridge Street Fund, a special initiative of the Mass Humanities and the Mass Cultural Council. Please visit www.mattapoisettmuseum.org/events, and the… [Read More]

The SouthCoast Chamber, Lifestream, Lafrance Hospitality, MassHire Greater New Bedford Career Center and the Bristol Workforce Board present the 2022 SouthCoast Job Fair on Friday, September 30, 2022  from 9:00AM – 2:00PM at of White’s of Westport. The job fair will showcase over 100 of the area’s most dynamic firms and businesses, looking to hire you…. [Read More]

New Bedford Science Café, Tues., 10/4, from 6 to 8 p.m., The Last Round Bar & Grille, 908 Purchase St., New Bedford. Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer!   Our guest, Seth Lederman, M.D., CEO of Tonix Pharmaceuticals, will discuss Next Generation Covid Vaccines; The Quest for The Knockout Punch. While vaccines made… [Read More]

Elements Learning Collaborative Presents Outdoor Dinner & Movie at Round the Bend Farm in South Dartmouth, Fri., 9/30, featuring Encanto; and Sat., 10/1, featuring Coco. both 6:30–9:30 p.m. TICKETS: Adult (21+) $75, Child (5+) $35 Each ticket includes locally sourced sourdough Sicilian pizza slices, seasonal salad, warm dessert, and 2 drinks included with tickets (including… [Read More]

Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye!  All persons having anything to do, as members or guests of  the Fairhaven Republican town commit­tee draw near, give your attendance and ye shall be heard: Tuesday, 9/27 at 6:00 pm 32 Abbey St. Fairhaven.  All are welcome call 508-863-0416  ••• Click here to download the entire 9/22/22 issue:… [Read More]