No Kings, Now What?  The “No Kings” protests have surged across the country, with tens of thousands flooding city and town streets, their voices reverberating off marble facades, glass towers, and small-town intersections. On that crisp autumn day, Americans stood united, rejecting the slow erosion of democracy and the rise of unchecked power. It was… [Read More]

Why I Volunteer Several years ago, I was asked by Major BethEllen Parkhurst of the Salvation Army in New Bedford, MA why I volunteered my time there. After some serious thought, this was my answer:    When I think of all the teams, civic groups, business associations, and committees I have been on during my… [Read More]

Kevin Grant Supports Lucas I am writing to endorse applicant Jeff Lucas to serve as the interim Planning Board member.  Jeff is well-trusted, well-respected and well liked. He has years upon years of experience in planning, which has been sorely lacking on the Board. The public would — and should — view Jeff as a return to… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor No, no, say it ain’t so! We turn back the clocks this weekend. Sunday starts the dark days…when it gets really dark by, like…5. Ugh. The annual Haunted Town Hall is tonight, 10/30. See the ad on the back cover for details. It’s always a fun event, for all age groups…. [Read More]