Announcing my first Book Dear Faithful Readers of this column, Frankie is so happy to announce that her first book has been pub­lished on Amazon, entitled “Dear Frankie: What Dogs Really Think.” It’s a collection of some of our favorite columns. Just go to Amazon.com and search for “Dear Frankie” under books. Available for Kindle… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Former president Donald J. Trump has won the presidency again.  Just moments before sending this issue to press, the race was called, with Trump receiving 277 electoral votes and Harris receiving 224. A handful of states still have not reported results but it takes 270 electoral votes to win.  In Acushnet,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The VFW hall in Fairhaven was full of people and excitement on 10/27/24 to show support and raise funds for Commander Jeff Cardoza, who suffered a stroke last May. Mr. Cardoza also had a series of complications throughout the summer, slowing his recovery, but he was at the event, looking good… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor VFW Post 2892 in Fairhaven is closing its doors for good. The organization has been struggling for quite a few years, with veterans George Brownell and Jeff Cardoza stepping up about 12 years ago to save the post. Mr. Cardoza has been the commander for most of those years. He has… [Read More]

Submitted by Rick Trapilo, Fairhaven Planning Board member Dear Selectboard: I sent the following email to the honorable Mayor Mitchell 2+ weeks ago. The letter references a severe problem, a model solution and funding to start a design concept. I have no response to date.  I request my correspondence be recorded in your next meeting. Would… [Read More]

From the Fairhaven Public Schools Join us in congratulating Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School 7th grader Oliver Brodo! Oliver’s poster was recently selected by The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket Steamship Authority’s “Sail into Imagination” poster contest.  More than 50 students across the region submitted original artwork for the competition. Oliver’s “Southcoast Dreams,” joins… [Read More]

Halloween Candy Dear Frankie, My friends and I talked about the kind of Halloween Candy we like. Snickers and Milky Ways were the favorites, but Skittles, M&M’s, and Reese’s Pieces were up there.  Josie said her older brother Roger told her that besides Halloween candy being bad for your teeth, it could also make you… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Goblins and goobers and witches and ghosts descended on the center of Fairhaven on Friday, 10/25/24, to entertain and be entertained.  The street was blocked off and had some food trucks, the town hall had a line going in, and rooms were filled with people coloring and making crafts, enjoying a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Fairhaven Select Board announced at its meeting on Monday, 10/28/24, that they had negotiated a “mutually acceptable separation” agreement with Town Administrator, Angie Lopes Ellison.  Rumors have abounded in town that the board had voted not to renew Ms. Ellison’s contract some weeks ago, but because all the negotiations took… [Read More]