Press Release Acushnet Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Paula Bailey, is pleased to share that Acushnet Elementary School Principal Leah Chesney has been recognized by the Ignite Reading organization during National Principals Month. Ignite Reading chose Principal Chesney because of her commitment to providing advanced, modern reading programs for students. Ignite Reading is a high-dosage reading… [Read More]
Early voting is underway
By Beth David, Editor Early voting for the presidential election on Tuesday, 11/5/24 is underway in Massachusetts. Registered voters can vote at the designated times and the votes will be counted on election day. The 11/5 ballot will include races for: president of the US, US Senator, US Congress, state senators and representatives. Polls will be… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Beats Me Dear Frankie, I have a friend — I fear she may be an ex-friend — who won’t tell me why she dumped me. Before, my parents spent half the year in Florida and the other half at home; my friend Lynn and I saw one another often. We did fun things like going to fundraisers… [Read More]
Letter Trump is Short Range, Harris Long Term Disaster
Trump is Short Range Disaster; Harris is Long Term Disaster Trump is a short-range, scatterbrained Pragmatist who can’t be trusted to be consistent. Even when he is right, it’s only for the moment. His next moment is in a different direction. And the third moment, in a third direction. His rambling speeches randomly combine personal… [Read More]
Letter_Ussach Opinion is Absurd
Ussach Opinion is Absurd I truly enjoy reading your Fairhaven Neighborhood News, especially while lunching at the Courtyard Restaurant. I was taken aback, however, when I read an opinion from Betty Ussach. Ms. Ussach is not one of my favorite writers. Her opinions are divisive, accusatory, not supported by facts, arrogant, and generally insulting to our intelligence. Her last… [Read More]
Letter_Bring Back Door Decorating Contest
Bring Back Door Decorating Contest The Fairhaven Door Decorating Contest: A Tradition Worth Reviving Fairhaven’s annual door decorating contest was once a beloved tradition, bringing together residents of all ages during the holiday season. For many years, this event transformed the community into a winter wonderland, with front doors adorned in festive displays of creativity… [Read More]
Letter_A Homecoming
A Homecoming Having known Mark Sylvia his entire life, I fully support his run for State rep in the 10th Bristol District. We are both life-long residents of this beautiful community. There may be many years difference in our ages, but we both know how important this town is, as well as the entire district. … [Read More]
Letter_Eliminate subminimum wage
Eliminate Subminimum Wage for Tipped Workers A newly released report from the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at UMass Amherst reveals the substantial benefits of eliminating the subminimum wage for tipped workers, providing clear evidence in favor of the Question 5 ballot measure. The report, Potential Impacts of a Full Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers… [Read More]
Legal Notice Fairhaven Conservation Comm
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fairhaven Conservation Commission Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:00pm Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting will be conducted in person and via remote means, in accordance with applicable law. This means that members of the public body as well as… [Read More]
From the editor 10-17-24
Well, so much for the sanctity of Executive Session, huh? It seems everyone knows that the Fairhaven Select Board voted not to renew the TA’s contract (see page 4). But, then again, who knows for sure? It all happened (or didn’t) behind closed doors. Hopefully, the exit negotiations won’t go on much longer and we… [Read More]
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