The Fairhaven Sustainability Com­mit­tee invites all Southcoast residents to participate in the Earth Month EcoChallenge! Join Team SouthCoast and select from a list of measurable actions you will take during the month to reduce your environmental impact and educate yourself on a variety of topics. There is a wide range of challenges including reducing plastic… [Read More]

The New Bedford Police Depart­ment is partnering with the Mass. Military Support Foundation (MMSF) and New Life Church to provide FREE FOOD BOXES to New Bedford residents. The Farmers to Families Food Boxes contain 32 pounds of perishable and nonperishable food items including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products and meat products. Distribution will be… [Read More]

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we are highlighting some of our colleagues who contribute to NOAA Fisheries’ core missions every day. Learn more about them and their careers in science and fisheries management at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/celebrate-womens-history-month-noaa-fisheries ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire… [Read More]

Fri., 3/19, 7:00pm Tune in for the Center’s latest Virtual Dock-u-mentaries event, a discussion about the film Women in the Fishing Industry in Point Judith by filmmaker Markham Starr. Starr will be speaking about the documentary and filmmaking process as well as answering audience questions. Visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84928218789#success to join. We will not be screening the… [Read More]

Dorothy Dandridge Trailblazer of the Silver Screen: Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), singer and film actress, was the first Black woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for best actress.  Visit https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1270074016535012 to watch a clip of her in “Carmen Jones.” Ida B. Wells-Barnett An Iconic Woman: Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Anti-Lynching Crusader, was a prominent journalist,… [Read More]

The Early Land History of North Westport, 2PM Sat., 3/20  Al Lees, President of the Westport Historical Society, will explore the early settlement of the northerly area of Westport. Using information from early maps and deeds, this program will delve into the little-explored area of North Westport which has a fascinating confluence of stories. Learn… [Read More]

Fairhaven Government Access TV- Channel 18 along with the North Fairhaven Improvement Association will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Night for candidates on the ballot in the April 5, 2021 Annual Town Election, on Mon., 3/15, at 7 p.m via Zoom Webinar. It will also be broad­cast live on Comcast Government Acceess Channel 18… [Read More]

The New Bedford LGBTQ Winter Film Series returns in 2021 in a new virtual format. The event is made possible by funding and support from Mass Humanities.  This year, fans are asked to watch the films prior to joining a Zoom conversation moderated by mem­bers of the Film Series. The movies are available either through… [Read More]

Fans of farmers markets can continue purchasing local food throughout the winter at Coastal Foodshed’s New Bedford Winter Farmers’ Market. The Market is open every Saturday from 10am – 2pm at the Buttonwood Park Warming House (1 Oneida St, New Bedford, MA 02740) from now until April 24 The Winter Market has several vendors offering… [Read More]

At the Fishing Heritage Center The following events take place at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 35 Bethel St., New Bedford. For more info visit: https://fishingheritagecenter.org/programs/calendar/ or call 508-993-8894. Women’s Work New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center launches its new project,  Women’s Work: At Sea, On Shore, At Home, In the Community, this March with… [Read More]