By Beth David, Editor The rain may have turned “Picnic on the Lawn” into “Picnic in the Hall,” but it did not dampen the spirits of those who fancy getting dressed up in white and sharing a meal together. The fifth annual get-together, which benefits the Fairhaven Historical Society, moved indoors to the Unitarian Memorial Church… [Read More]

Despite the stifling heat, the 104th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament delighted thousands this weekend, from Thursday, 8/2 to Sunday, 8/5/18, at Madeira Field in New Bedford. It is the largest Portuguese feast in the world, and features children’s activities, music for adults and children, dancing, Portuguese food, a place for people to make their… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Although rescheduled to Sunday, 7/29/18, from Saturday because of the forecast, the third annual West Island Regatta, still mustered up 14 small boats to sail a 3.5 mile course starting and ending at Hoppy’s Landing in Fairhaven. Thirteen of the 14 boats were Sunfish boats. An “informal, friendly sailing com­pe­ti­tion designed to… [Read More]

The North Fairhaven Improvement Association hosted its annual Legendary Street Rods car, truck and bike show and fun fair on Sunday, 7/29, at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. The day featured raffles, awards, music, children’s activities, food and more. Proceeds of the car show will benefit the Veterans Transition House. Proceeds from food sales will benefit… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor About 30 people showed up to the community room at Fair­haven’s Oxford Terrace on Tuesday, 7/31, to hear about senior discounts and bulk discounts from Comcast. Most of those who spoke com­plained about the high price of cable and the “pittance” of $2 as a discount to seniors. The discount is only… [Read More]

By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Thursday, 7/26, the Fairhaven Board of Health met with Town Administrator Mark Rees to discuss Personnel Policy. The board also discussed more seating at Off the Hook Restaurant, and the progress the town is making with recycling. A large group gathered in the Banquet Room at… [Read More]

Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Join in the celebration of the 104th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament this Thurs.–Sun., 8/2–5. August 2-5, 2018 at Madeira Field in New Bedford. New Bedford’s feast is the largest Portuguese Feast in the World! FREE ADMISSION! Fun for everyone with four Stages of Live Entertain­ment, Carnival, Parade, Road Race,… [Read More]

Fairhaven Firefighters responded to an automobile fire at Approximately 2:20 p.m. on 7/28/18 on the corner of Hedge and Main Streets. The fully engulfed 204 Lincoln LS even gave off a few small explosions as it burned.  The vehicle was empty and parked on Hedge Street when it caught fire. There were no reported injuries. … [Read More]

The Millicent Library in Fairhaven hosted a bottle-rocket-making program on Friday, 7/27, with Dr. Toby Dills, who taught children and their adults how to make a bottle rocket with two two-liter soda bottles and other undisclosed ingredients. Then they went across the street to the lawn of the Unitarian Memorial Church and shot off the… [Read More]

From Press Release Materials The Fairhaven Public Schools is proud to announce the hiring of Christopher Carrig for the position of Athletic Director. Mr. Carrig received his Masters of Education from Endi­cott College in Athletic Administra­tion. He is a double major who received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and his Bachelor of Arts in… [Read More]