New waste ban regulations that promote recycling and re-use, reduce trash disposal, and foster recycling business growth take effect starting November 1, 2022. The new regulations will ban the disposal of mattresses and textiles in the trash, as well as decrease food waste from businesses and institutions.  Massachusetts currently has a food waste ban on… [Read More]

What are YOUR Holiday Traditions?  The Belonging Committee will be hosting a winter holiday exhibit ”Fairhaven Celebrates” at the Town Hall Shops during the Old Time Holiday event on Dec 10th and we want to make sure that your celebra­tions & traditions are included! Diwali, Christmas, Yule, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Lunar New Year — Did we… [Read More]

Fairhaven curbside leaf collection will take place for four weeks only: 11/1 through 11/26. Pick up will be one day after your regular trash pickup day.  Place leaves in boxes, open barrels or paper leaf bags. NO PLASTIC BAGS. Limit 25 per stop. Brush and vines NOT accepted.  You may also take leaves and grass… [Read More]

Get Tickets NOW The Fairhaven High School Theatre Company presents “Little Women,” by Kate Hamil, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott.  Fri., Sat., 11/18 & 19 at 7 p.m.; and Sun., 11/20, at 2 p.m.  Based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott, “Little Women” follows the adventures of the four March… [Read More]

Bristol Co Sheriff Candidate Forum hosted by SouthCoast Community Organizations, NAACP New Bedford Branch, Immigrants’ Assistance Center, United Interfaith Action,  Women’s Fund Southcoast, Women’s Alliance of Southeastern MA, YWCA of Southeastern MA  Both candidates have been invited, Keith Middle School, 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, Thurs., 10/27, 6:30-8 p.m., RSVP: https://bit.ly/BristolSheriffNB. For More Information: sheriffsforum2022@gmail.com … [Read More]

Just before the start of school in August Pam Nelson was diagnosed with a form of terminal cancer. Less than two months later, on 10/7/22, Deklan and Aiden lost their mom. For most of their lives, it has just been the three of them. Finding out your predominate parent has cancer is scary enough for… [Read More]

The Fairhaven High School Theatre Company presents “Little Women,” by Kate Hamil, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott.  Fri., Sat., 11/18 & 19 at 7 p.m.; and Sun., 11/20, at 2 p.m.  Based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott, “Little Women” follows the adventures of the four March sisters as they… [Read More]

Coldwater Swimmers Meetup, Sundays 11:30 a.m. at West Island Town Beach. No experience necessary. come learn with a team how to safely extend the swimming season. ••• Click here to download the entire 10/20/22 issue: 10-20-22 HalloweenTrail Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Hummingbirds with Dana Duxbury-Fox and Bob Fox on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library and online. Email nbcbirdclub@ gmail.com for information and the Zoom link.  Dana and Bob have developed a new talk focusing on Hummingbirds, that spectacular bird family we love and think we know. They will begin by focusing… [Read More]

The Belonging Committee is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated from September 15th-October 15th. We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. Discover documents, exhibits, films, blog posts and more from the National Archives and Presidential Libraries that highlight Hispanic culture at https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov… [Read More]