Fairhaven Public Works

05/23/2026

Fairhaven Public Works Update for the upcoming week, week ending May 29, 2026.

05/15/2026

Reminder! The Fairhaven Village Militia will be firing the cannons at the Encampment this weekend as part of the scheduled demonstrations and activities.

Residents and visitors in the area should expect loud cannon fire during the event hours.

05/06/2026

May 6 at 6pm in the Town Hall Auditorium.
Residents are encouraged to attend in person or virtually at the link below:
https://fairhaven-ma.gov/event/traffic-study-reports-public-information-meeting/

05/04/2026

Project Update May 4: The contractor is working on the block between Tripp street and Egypt lane today. Tomorrow 5/5 they plan to be on David Drown Blvd. to do the drainage structure adjustments.
Then Wednesday 5/6 thru Friday 5/8 they plan to to do curb installation along David Drown Blvd., adjacent to the path, South street between pleasant and Adams street, and then curbing on Arsene street adjacent to the path.
Next week they will tentatively plan to jump to the Mattapoisett town line to begin working from the town line easterly. This project will continue throughout the summer.

🚲 🚧 Fairhaven Rail Trail / Bicycle Path Project beginning Monday, May 4th.

The plan is to start at the Mattapoisett Town line and work towards the Center of Town. Portions of the path will be temporarily closed while they work; signage will be posted accordingly. Some sections will be left as gravel for a short period of time before paving large segments.

05/03/2026

🚲 🚧 Fairhaven Rail Trail / Bicycle Path Project beginning Monday, May 4th.

The plan is to start at the Mattapoisett Town line and work towards the Center of Town. Portions of the path will be temporarily closed while they work; signage will be posted accordingly. Some sections will be left as gravel for a short period of time before paving large segments.

05/02/2026

Fairhaven Public Works Update for the upcoming week, week ending May 9, 2026.

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will close the
New Bedford-Fairhaven Swing Bridge on Route 6
to vehicle traffic for necessary repairs this weekend.
The Bridge will be CLOSED from 9pm on Friday, May 1,
to 5am on Monday, May 4.

04/28/2026

Next Wednesday, May 6 at 6pm - Town Hall Auditorium
Residents encouraged to attend.

04/17/2026

Fairhaven Public Works Update for the upcoming week ending April 25, 2026:
Due to the Holiday Curbside Trash & Recycle Delay 1 day

Recycle Center Closed Monday
Tues - Thurs - 1/2 day only (8:00 - 11:55)
Friday normal hours