By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 3/24/25, the Fairhaven Select Board issued a proclamation to M.O. L.I.F.E. (Murphy and Others Living Interdependently for Future Endeavors) commemorating its 30th anniversary. The organization, which was founded and is still run by SB member Charles Murphy, provides support services to people with disabilities so they can… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Board of Health/1 seat
Cristina Lopes I, Cristina Lopes, am running for the Fairhaven Board of Health. As a dedicated resident raising my family here and active town meeting member, I am driven to make a positive impact. With my extensive medical background, I am confident in my ability to address the unique needs of our community. I am… [Read More]
THE TRAIN IS HERE! THE TRAIN IS HERE!
By Beth David, Editor The long-promised MBTA Commuter rail from New Bedford to Boston has actually arrived, after a 65 year absence. The Governor, Lt. Governor, and a host of other politicians and state and local officials converged on New Bedford, Fall River, and Taunton for the first day of actual, real, commuter rail service… [Read More]
Candidate Events
Government Access Channel Candidates Night The Town of Fairhaven Government Access department will hold a candidates night on Thurs., 3/27, at 6 p.m., in the Town Hall Auditorium. It will run live on channel 18 and on FairhavenTV.com The public is encouraged to submit questions for candidates to FairhavenTV@gmail.com by March 21. Please specify which… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Changes Dear Frankie, My friend from puppyhood and I have hit a relationship snag. The problem we are having is she will say she told me something when she hasn’t, or she will say I didn’t tell her something when I had. Then we get into a yes-you-did, no-you-didn’t kind of argument. Recently, it occurred… [Read More]
It’s almost time…almost
The Boys of Summer emerged from their hibernation on Sunday afternoon at Pope Park in Acushnet. The Fairhaven/Acushnet 11U Bolts hosted the Brian Rose Baseball 11U Bulldogs for a pre-season scrimmage game on a perfect afternoon for baseball. Temperatures were in the low 60’s, the sun was shining, and spirits were high as Spring was… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Fairhaven School Committee/2 seats
Erik Andersen Hello Fairhaven, My name is Erik Andersen, and I am running for re-election for the Fairhaven School Committee. I was honored four years ago when I was elected to serve this Town as your School Committee representative. During my tenure, we have achieved milestones like Unified Sports, State recognition for our AP Department,… [Read More]
What is White Christian Nationalism?
By Beth David, Editor What is White Christian Nationalism? The political ideology has made its way into our local election this cycle, with people here making the same mistake as nationally: confusing this political ideology with Christianity. White Christian Nationalism (WCN) is not the practice of Christianity, it is a political belief that America should… [Read More]
Candidate Events
This section is for Acushnet and Fairhaven candidates to announce free events. Submit your listing up to 100 words to NeighbNews@comcast.net. Include the kind of event it is, e.g., meet-and-greet; the day and date; time; location, including full address. Fund-raising events can be promoted in paid ads. Visit our website to download a rate card… [Read More]
Dear Frankie
Military Family Dear Frankie, I come from a canine and human military family. My dad was a major in the army and my two siblings, King and Duke, served in the canine army corps. King was a bomb sniffer. He served for 10 years and retired as a decorated hero. Duke worked with the military… [Read More]
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