Reverend William Jackson, famed abolitionist, friend of Frederick Douglass, and first African-American officer of the US Army, was born on August 18, 1818. On the bicentennial of his birth, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the New Bedford Historical Society are working together to honor his life with a series of events. On Sat.,… [Read More]

Rochester Country Fair, Thurs.– Sun., 8/16–19, at the Rocchester Country Fair Grounds, 65 Pine St., Rochester, MA 02770. Lots of new things this year, including a beer and wine garden from 5–9 p.m. No pets allowed (except service animals). Family friendly events include livestock show, petting zoo, live music, tractor pulls, antique tractor show, craft… [Read More]

Edward Albee’s “Seascape,” winner of the 1975 Pulitzer Prize, is now playing at the Marion Art Center. This two-act dramedy is about a retired couple enjoying a day at the beach when they meet a “sea creature” couple. Director Kate Fishman has cast Camerin Bennett as Sarah, Scott Fishman as Charlie, both from Marion; Tristan McCann… [Read More]

A taste of Japanese culture. You could have a Japanese reference person in your home for two days in September. This would be a significant part of the Grassroots Summit which will take place in Seattle, Washington, in September. Based on the Whitfield-Manjiro relationship the summit alternates each year between Japan and the USA.  After… [Read More]

The New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners reminds the public that the last day to register to vote and to change party enrollment for the Massachusetts state primary elections is Wed., 8/15. The state primaries will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  Residents may register to vote in the Election Commission Office, Room 114… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Rotary will be collecting school supplies during the month of August to donate to area schools for children in need. There are two drop-off bins so that the community can help with this service project. One is at the Millicent Library and the other is at R.A. Mitchell (on Fhvn/NB Bridge). Please consider… [Read More]

The August art exhibit on the ends of the stacks of the Millicent Library is a collection of work by Michael Tracey. Michael is a self-taught artist who resides with his family in Fairhaven. His style is abstract impressionism and he works mainly with acrylic and ink. Having recently closed his studio on Hatch Street,… [Read More]

The state primary is in September, but the deadline to register to vote, or to change your party affiliation is Wed., 8/15. The Town Clerk’s office will be open until 8 p.m. Absentee ballot applications must be sub­mitted to the Clerk’s office by 8/31. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G  Click… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Rotary will be collecting school supplies during the month of August to donate to area schools for children in need. There are two drop-off bins so that the community can help with this service project. One is at the Millicent Library and the other is at R.A. Mitchell (on Fhvn/NB Bridge). Please consider… [Read More]