By Beth David, Editor The TRAIN! The TRAIN! OMG, people are going to faint. It’s here, it’s really here!!!! Well, by now you probably know a couple of things about me. One: I don’t do mornings well. Two: I was skeptical of this whole train thing. Hence, I was not one of the people waiting… [Read More]

Trees find Common Ground in Natalie Mello  Tree translation by Lynne Mason   The Trees of Fairhaven had a meeting through the “tree root broadcasting network” and voted unanimously to endorse Natalie Mello for Fairhaven’s Select Board.  The Black Walnut said, “She cares about people and trees, and has the right balance of keen intelligence and… [Read More]

Fidalgo Supports Mello I am writing to proudly endorse my friend Natalie A. Mello for the Fairhaven Selectboard. She has a proven track record of dedication, integrity, and ethical leadership qualities we need now more than ever.  Natalie brings invaluable experi­ence in municipal and nonprofit financial management, a sector often misunderstood but crucial to a… [Read More]

Espindola Supports Mello Early in her campaign, Natalie Mello reached out to me as a twelve-year member of the Select Board for a bit of history and for me to share some of my experiences. I walked away quite impressed. She under­stands that the single most important responsibility of the Select Board comes at the… [Read More]

Mello has deep Understanding of Fairhaven Natalie Mello possesses the skill set we need on the Fairhaven Selectboard.  I have seen her talents at work as a fellow member of the Fairhaven Historical Commission and have only recently become aware of her other experience and service to other nonprofits and institutions. She has demonstrated a… [Read More]

Mello Gives Full Self I am writing this letter in support of Natalie Mello for select board of Fairhaven. I have known Natalie and her husband David for over a decade. Initially we became acquainted through business, however, we soon became friends as well. I have had the pleasure and honor to serve with her… [Read More]

Powers is Thoughtful Listener I am writing to express my support for Sean Powers in his candidacy for the Fairhaven Planning Board. As a proud alum of the Fairhaven school system, I have had the privilege of knowing Sean for over 40 years. Throughout that time, he has consistently demonstrated a level-headed and community-minded approach… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor So, the train, right? On 3/24? Right? Hmm…I’ll let you know. I need to see it for myself. Maybe I even need to get on the stupid thing before I believe it. Election day is getting close, so this week’s issue, naturally, has lots of letters and candidate stuff. See pages… [Read More]

Espindola Supports Powers The Mission Statement of the Planning Board, as written on the Town website, reads “The Planning Board studies the resources and needs of the Town, particularly condi­tions affecting public welfare and safety related to land use and develop­ment. The Board uses the Master Plan and related processes to plan and make recommendations… [Read More]

Ken Blanchard Supports Trapilo  I don’t usually write endorsements however, I felt compelled to share my opinion for this particular select board race.  Let me first say, I have lived in Fairhaven for thirty-five years. I worked for the City of New Bedford for near forty years, most of which as a department head, leading… [Read More]