I have decided to try something new this month and that is to offer a “Virtual Office Hour” next Tuesday, September 1st, starting at 6:30 p.m. I will provide a Zoom meeting link on the Town’s Public Meeting Calendar, at the location where my Office Hours are usually posted. https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/calendar-by-event-type/16%2B20%2B17%2B19   UPDATE/Zoom info: Join Zoom… [Read More]

Last week we celebrated World Photography Day by launching WHOI’s first annual Our Ocean in Focus Photography Contest. We’re offering the adult grand prize winner (over 18 years old) the chance to win a $1500 cash prize, 2-night stay in Woods Hole, MA and a VIP tour of WHOI (when it’s safe to do so)…. [Read More]

From the Website The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. This historic centennial offers an unparalleled opportunity to commemorate a milestone of democracy and to explore its relevance to the issues of equal rights today. The Women’s Vote Centennial Initiative,… [Read More]

If you enjoy the arts and are interested in serving your commu­nity, the Fairhaven Cultural Council is seeking new members. New and prospective members who are resi­dents of Fairhaven are invited to apply.  Council members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen and oversee the awarding and distribution of grant monies from the Massachusetts Cultural… [Read More]

1000 Black Girl Books Resource Guide. This resource guide was created in direct response to the multiple requests made by educators, parents and students. So many of you have asked for books with Black girls as the main characters. We are sharing the first 1000 titles.  VIsit https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/1000-black-girl-books-resource-guide/  ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]

Saturdays, through Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairhaven Visitors Center Lawn/Fairhaven High School Lawn, 141 Main Street, at Route 6, Fairhaven An outdoor bazaar featuring vendors selling select hand made arts and crafts, quality antiques and vintage collectibles, upcycled items, fresh farm produce, and locally prepared foods. It is a MDAR certified farmers… [Read More]

Enjoy beautiful music in beautiful outdoor settings this August as New Bedford Symphony Orchestra  musicians perform in New Bedford parks! • Thursday, August 13, 11:00am-12:00pm at Buttonwood Park, Ralucca Dumitrache & Ona Jonaitye (violin & flute) • Friday, August 14, 10:15am-11:00am at Ashlee Park. Ralucca Dumitrache & Ona Jonaitye (violin & flute) Watch for more August per­formances at… [Read More]

The 2020 Seaport Art Walk officially opens in New Bedford this year with a special online video premiere of the project, which in real life is presented along the city’s waterfront in the Seaport Cultural District. Viewers are invited to meet the artists and get a behind-scenes look into the creation and installation of their… [Read More]

The New Bedford Whaling Museum will officially unveil a work of public art honoring two historic SouthCoast women who were chosen by the community, during a virtual event on Thursday, August 13 from 5:30-6:00 p.m. Local artist Alyn Carlson created the artwork featuring educator Marial Harper (1934-2016) and community leader Jennie Horne (1920-1998). The artwork… [Read More]