Free daily testing for all Mass. residents is available at the Whale’s Tooth Parking Lot, 532 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, every day (appoint­ment is required), 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; call 401-654-4679 with ques­tions; for other sites in NB, visit https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/health-department/covid-19-resources-2/ ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 1/14/21… [Read More]

Fire Chief Tim Francis is retiring and his last ride home will be on Friday, 1/8. From 10 a.m. to noon, the fire apparatus floor will be open for visitors. MASKS REQUIRED. Due to COVID limitations, personnel in the station will be limited. Please keep your visit brief to allow others to visit. 12:45 p.m.:… [Read More]

Press Release The best known literary event centered on Herman Melville’s iconic American novel Moby-Dick is moving online in 2021. The New Bedford Whaling Museum’s annual Moby-Dick Marathon attracts thousands of people of all ages from around the world, who share a fascination with the sweeping story. The 25th anniversary of this remarkable read-a-thon falls… [Read More]

In an effort to keep community members informed, the U.S. Environ­mental Protection Agency (EPA) will be hosting a Virtual Public Informa­tional Meeting via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at 6PM to 7:30PM. Instructions on how to join and the agenda are available soon at: www.epa.gov/superfund/newbedford under ‘Stay Updated’ and ‘What’s New’. In addition,… [Read More]

Family Activities along the Handy House Heritage Trail  (A friendly family of log deer will greet visitors to the trail this winter!)  Archaeology Scavenger Hunt  Archaeologists look for clues on the surface to help them find sites and artifacts that are buried under­ground, and to understand what people did in the past. Be an archaeologist… [Read More]

Join us for Faithaven TV’s Home for the Holidays virtual holiday partyon Fri., 12/18, 5 p.m. FREE for all ages. Online only event. Featuring live interactive show: Join in on the fun via Zoom. Chat with Santa on a virtual call LIVE from the North Pole! Also featuring holiday trivia, stories, magic tricks and surprises…. [Read More]

Sat., 12/19 (rain date 12/20), begin­ning at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Associa­tion. Come Out to Welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus as they drive through town in an Old Fire Truck. NORTH FAIRHAVEN START 1:00 PM  * Oxford School  * East on Howland Road  * North on Alden Road  * South on… [Read More]

10th annual Fill the Bus toy drive. Join the Fairhaven Police Depart­ment, Walmart, Dunkin Donuts, Safe Zones and Tremblay’s Bus Company on Sat., 12/19, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., at Walmart in Fairhaven. All you need to do is help fill the bus with Christmas gifts for our area children. Gift cards for our middle and… [Read More]

The Clasky Common Park is all lit up for the season. So are the other parks in neighborhoods throughout New Bedford. Although COVID-19 restrictions meant the city had to cancel the usual events surrounding the lightings, the lights themselve have NOT been canceled. So take a ride or a walk and enjoy the lights. •••… [Read More]

Now Streaming Experience the Zeiterion holiday tradition – reimagined as a small cast version – from the comfort of home. With eight cast members, Ebenezer Scrooge takes us on a life-changing journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Filled with stunning Victorian costumes, festive music and crisp, wintry sets, A Christmas Carol is a… [Read More]