To assist fishermen and others in the seafood industry during the public health emergency posed by COVID-19, The Mass. Departmentof Marine Fisheries has made the following accommodations to assist our stakeholders: Commercial Saltwater Fishing and Seafood Dealer Permits In accordance with 322 CMR 7.01(11), any un-renewed 2019 Commercial Fishing and Seafood Dealer permits will be… [Read More]

Here are some fun and FREE ways to learn from home.  • Math: Prodigy at play.prodigygame.com; Khan Academy at www.khanacademy.org • Reading: Squiggle Park at www.squigglepark.com; Storyline at www.storylineonline.net/ • Science: Mystery Doug at mysterydoug.com; National Geographic at kids.nationalgeographic.com • Writing: Typing Club at www.typingclub.com • Social Studies: History for kids at www.historyforkids.net ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]

U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling Issues Stern Warning Regarding Scams and Other Crimes Related to the Covid-19 Outbreak “As our communities take extraordinary measures to confront the coronavirus outbreak, some may view this as an opportunity to prey on the public’s fears and anxieties.  The Department of Justice is now focused on cybercrime, sale of… [Read More]

New Bedford Public Schools Food Services is providing “Grab and Go” meals during district closure and until further notice. Pre-packed school breakfasts and lunches will be available FREE to all students k12 in the city of New Bedford. Students 18 years and younger may take one (1) lunch and one (1) breakfast for the next… [Read More]

Mayor Mitchell has declared that a state of emergency now exists in New Bedford. This allows for the suspen­sion of certain rules to expedite the procurement of goods and services, as well as allowing the Mayor to take reasonable steps to ensure public safety. Visit https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/health-department/coronavirus/ for information on how to do business with the… [Read More]

With a lot of uncertainties in the upcoming days and weeks, we wanted to remind all service providers about Mass 211, which is the 24/7 statewide information and referral line available in 140+ languages that connects callers with critical social service programs and organizations in their local commu­nity year-round. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health… [Read More]

The 44th Annual Fairhaven Home­coming Day Fair Sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association 40 Center St., Fairhaven, MA Saturday, June 27, 2020 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  More than 175 booths featuring artists & crafters from all over New England. Art exhibit, food, kids’ games, fire engine rides, music & live entertainment for the entire… [Read More]

The Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preser­va­tion Trust will hold its 2020 Annual Members Meeting on Mon., 3/16, at 6 p.m. in the Millicent Library Auditorium, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Use Walnut Street Entrance. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 3/12/19 issue: 03-12-20 JacksonsRescuers

The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is pleased to have Diane Gilbert of the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust as the speaker at our meeting on Thurs., 3/19, at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church’s Renyard Hall, corner of Church and Mechanic Streets, beginning at 11:00 a.m. An informal luncheon is provided by our members. We welcome anyone who wishes… [Read More]

On Saturday March 14th, between 10-12 am, the Humane Society & Shelter-SouthCoast, 31 Ventura Drive, Dartmouth MA will be offering a low-cost Rabies Clinic. Each pet’s vaccination will cost $15, cash only. Proof of your pet’s previous vaccination is required, so that we can determine whether or not your pet should receive a 3-year vaccination…. [Read More]