Press Release Just before noon time on Monday, 8/6, Fairhaven Police Detectives observed a male party leave Stop & Shop with a carriage full of groceries without paying for the items. As the shoplifter approached a waiting vehicle, which was occupied by two females, officers approached the trio and identified themselves as police.  The operator… [Read More]

About 100 people joined the annual Teddy Bear parade through Fairhaven center on Wednesday, 8/1/18, signalling the end of the summer reading program at the Millicent Library. This year’s theme was “Libraries Rock.” Scores of young’uns, towing their adults behind them, marched from the library to Our Lady’s Haven, where residents handed out candy, waved… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Monday Morning Fun, sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism in July and August, has just two programs left for the summer. So if you haven’t gotten there yet, set your sights on next Monday, August 13, for Ruth and Abby, the 1850s Ladies from the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park;… [Read More]

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]