Local residents are invited to participate in a survey for a college thesis. This is a qualitative arts-based research study on the effects of socially-engaged art on the perceptions of New Bedford Harbor and the cleanup efforts (or lack thereof) by the EPA. The survey seeks information on public perceptions/ knowledge about contamination in local… [Read More]

Vaccination Clinics Free, walk-up COVID-19 clinics in New Bedford offer CDC-approved booster shots, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at most locations, pediatric vaccines and boosters for teens 12-17. Please bring your vaccination card when getting a booster. Visit vaxnb.com for updated schedules of local COVID-19 vaccination and testing locations. Upcoming vaccine locations… [Read More]

The Neighb News will give all candidates for townwide public office in Fairhaven a chance to get their message out. You may submit an article of approxi­mately 500 words, with a picture, and we will publish at no charge before the election. Please contact the Neighb News as soon as possible so we can plan… [Read More]

After a two year hiatus due to Covid, the Fairhaven Improvement Association’s 44th Annual Home­coming Fair is scheduled for Saturday 6/25/22. The Annual Homecoming Fair has long been Fairhaven’s largest and most popular event with 175 craft and food vendors, an art show and all day live entertainment.  “We have missed our vendors, volun­teers and… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Government Access channel is hosting a “Meet the Candidates” night on Thursday, 3/24, at 6­ p.m., Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven. The event will also be live on Channel 18 and on at FairhavenTV.com Residents are asked to submit questions in advance to be asked anonymously to candidates. Each candidate for… [Read More]

Break the Bias: Addressing and mitigating implicit bias, a virtual workshop, will be held on Tues., 3/8, from noon to 1:30 p.m.. Register at https://bit.ly/IWDBIASWORKSHOP Or https://www.facebook.com/ywcasema/ For questions, please contact Raelyn at rmonteiro@ywcasema.org or 508-999-3255 ••• Click here to download the entire 3/3/22 issue: 03-03-22 NewOfficers Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Fairhaven Government Access channel is hosting a “Meet the Candidates” night on Thursday, 3/24, at 6­ p.m., Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven. The event will also be live on Channel 18 and on at FairhavenTV.com Residents are asked to submit questions in advance to be asked anonymously to candidates. Each candidate for… [Read More]

Fairhaven Snow Park Ban Fairhaven Snow Parking Ban. No vehicles shall be permitted to remain on the hydrant side of all streets in Fairhaven from December 1 to March 31 from midnight to 8:00 am and also during the time of any snowfall or snow removal operations. On streets with no hydrants, NO vehicles shall… [Read More]

Free, walk-up COVID-19 clinics in New Bedford offer CDC-approved booster shots, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at most locations, pediatric vaccines and boosters for teens 12-17. Please bring your vaccination card when getting a booster. Visit vaxnb.com for updated schedules of local COVID-19 vaccination and testing locations. Upcoming vaccine locations in New… [Read More]

Testing sites in New Bedford and surrounding towns can be found on the state’s Stop the Spread website, www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-covid-19-test. Upcoming testing locations in New Bedford include:  Fri., Feb. 25: Seven Hills at Former Fire Station 11 (754 Brock Ave.) – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 27 Project Beacon at New Bedford Regional Airport… [Read More]