Cathleen Marchessault My name is Cathleen Marches­sault and I am running for a seat on the Fairhaven School Com­mit­tee. A life­long resident of the South­coast, I have resided in Fairhaven for the last 18 years. Having been a teacher in the public school system for over 20 years, I strongly believe that education is our… [Read More]

Seeking a Playful Companion Dear Frankie,  My name is Houdinia. I got my name be­cause I am a rabbit and like to pretend that I’m a magician and can disap­pear when I’m hiding. It’s not much of a game though, if you live alone and there isn’t anyone to look for you. I often see… [Read More]

Is going back full time now the best thing? As the COVID numbers in Massachusetts regarding cases and deaths are improving, our state leaders such as Governor Baker, are starting to initiate the plan of having students fully back in school by the end of spring.   Now, it is clear that most people, if… [Read More]

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Selectboard on 3/8 voted to reject the Arch Community, LLC proposal for a 62-unit affordable housing development at the old Rogers School site, but left the door open for pro­posals for a smaller-scale development. Selectboard member Bob Espin­dola initially wanted to abstain from a decision until receiving feedback from… [Read More]

Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent The Fairhaven Finance Committee has so far reviewed the Fiscal Year 2022 budgets of most town depart­ments, including the “Big Four”— Fire/EMS, Police, Schools the Depart­ment of Public Works— on 2/25 & 3/4. The School Department, like all depart­ments, was instructed to cut 10% off the bat. Its $400,000 cut to… [Read More]

Barbara Acksen I am asking for your consideration as a candidate for the Board of Health. I previously served on the Board and thus am well aware of how it functions. The board has experi­enced considerable unrest this year and is currently welcoming a new Health agent, David Flaherty. The presence of someone on the Board… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Allie Thiel loves her new town and her new job at the Millicent Library, although she has yet to meet, in person, any of the patrons she was hired to work with. The new Youth Librarian moved to Fairhaven during the pandemic and got hired for her job during the pandemic.  She… [Read More]

Coping With Loss Dear Frankie,  Last week my brother Bodhi went to the vet. He was very sick and weak. When my Mom came home, he wasn’t with her. She told me she had to have him put down. She explained that the vet gave him a shot that made him go to sleep forever…. [Read More]