The Independence Day activities this year include a little something for everyone. New Bedford will have fireworks for the whole region to enjoy, and Fairhaven will have a car cruise and parade to Fort Phoenix for a ceremony that will include firing the cannons. As this is our last issue before our two-week break, we… [Read More]
Riverside Cemetery evening tour
Riverside Cemetery Evening Tour on Wed., 7/13, at 6 p.m., Riverside Cemetery, 274 Main St., Fairhaven Take an evening walk in one of the most beautiful rural-style cemeteries in Massachusetts, created in 1850 by Warren Delano II, the grandfather of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The tour visits the final resting places of some of the… [Read More]
At the Millicent
The following events will be held at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven, in the Library Auditorium, Walnut Street entrance. Accessible. To register, call the library at 508-992-5342, or email Jane Murphy (jmurphy@sailsinc.org). Visit http://www.millicentlibrary.org/ • Wed., 7/6: Dance with Kay Hanley Alden, who returns to teach a patriotic dance and movement class with American… [Read More]
Fire Muster and parade
The seventh annual Fairhaven Fire Muster & Fire Truck Water Parade, on Sun., 6/26, 11 a.m. Parade starts at KMart parking lot, down Washington St., to Main St. to Glenhaven Ave., and ends at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. Parade is a wet event, so grab your hoses, water balloons, etc., and come have fun. Muster… [Read More]
Matt Roderiguez fund-raiser
The public is invited to attend LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez Memorial Foundation Third Annual Fundraiser on Sat., 6/25, from 5–10 p.m., at Horseneck Holy Ghost, 104 Allens Deck Rd, S. Dartmouth. Tickets $50 per person. This is an 18+ event Join us for a fun-filled evening of food, live entertainment, and raffles! Complimentary Beer and… [Read More]
WWII Vets sought for oral history project
Every day over 600 veterans pass away, and they take with them their stories, stories of their service and sacrifice. To that end, Aleutian World War II National Historic Area announces that it is seeking veterans to interview for its oral history project. While the National Historic Area is giving scheduling preference to Aleutian Islands… [Read More]
Homecoming weekend events
It’s Homecoming weekend in Fairhaven. In addition to the Homecoming Day Fair on Saturday, there are more than a few events designed to take advantage of the large crowds and enrich the experience for everyone. See page 13 for vendor list and map. Homecoming Day Fair Sat., 6/25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Center… [Read More]
Oxford Building Meeting
PLEASE NOTE DATE/DAY CORRECTION A Public Meeting to review and discuss the draft Purchase and Sale Agreement including Project Renderings for the Oxford School will be held on Tues.,* 6/21, at 7 pm at Town Hall. The Town intends to enter into a Purchase and Sale agreement with SCG Development Partners, who intend to develop… [Read More]
Polish Fest
Polish Fest Our Lady of Perpetual Church, 235 North Front St., New Bedford, will host its annual Polish Fest Father’s Day weekend. Featuring Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push Polka Band on Sat., 6/18 from 11 a.m.–8 p.m.. On Sunday, celebrate Polka Mass at 11 a.m. and join us for our Polish Fest from noon to… [Read More]
Selectboard sets meeting for Oxford building discussion
A Public Meeting to review and discuss the draft Purchase and Sale Agreement including Project Renderings for the Oxford School will be held on Mon., 6/21, at 7 pm at Town Hall. The Town intends to enter into a Purchase and Sale agreement with SCG Development Partners, who intend to develop and operate an approximate… [Read More]
