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]

Fairhaven The Town of Fairhaven Christmas Tree Pickup is January 10–13, one day after your regular rubbish day. Please place trees curbside by 7:00 a.m. on day of pick up and be sure to remove all ornaments and tinsel. Also, please DO NOT place tree in plastic bag. Missed trees may be dropped off at the… [Read More]

he Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) market rate track of the Triple Decker Retrofit Pilot is now accepting applications on a rolling basis until all funding is awarded (there is no longer a December 21st deadline). This pilot builds on the lessons learned from our Triple Decker Design Challenge and will offer selected triple decker owners: • Technical support to implement a high-efficiency, all-electric… [Read More]

Sat. 12/31 Thanks to our amazing supporters, all First Night activities are free! No buttons are required to attend First Night’s programming.  For details and updates, visit https://www.firstnightboston.org Since 1976, Boston’s First Night has been a New Year’s Eve celebration of artistic performances, the wonders of the season, and the beginning of a new year…. [Read More]

Christmas Caroling in the Mattapoisett Village is returning this year. Caroling will be held every Saturday until December 17th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided to all attending. Sign-ups are not required. All carolers will meet at the Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church St., and will walk around the… [Read More]

December 24: Candlelight Service 7:00 pm, Unitarian Memorial Church, 102 Green Street, Fairhaven. Handicap access from the lot off Center Street. A traditional Christmas Eve service honoring the spirit of the season. Candles are distributed and carefully lit while the choir leads the hymn, Silent Night, at the end of the service. The church lights… [Read More]

Polar Plunge/Fairhaven Sun., 1/1/23 TAKE THE PLUNGE! THE PLUNGE IS ON! Sunday, January 1, 2023 10 a.m. Ft Phoenix The annual Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge is right around the corner! What a great way to start off the New Year!  Come on down and take the plunge on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m…. [Read More]

Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Baseball is selling Christmas trees and wreaths at Pope Park, evenings during the week and during the day on weekends. Prices are $55 to $70 for trees. Visit their Facebook page for exact hours and updates.  ••• Click here to download the entire 12/8/22 issue: 12-08-22 BenoitLights Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]