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Letter Truth is in the middle

March 22, 2023 by Staff Writer

The Truth is Somewhere in Middle.  In response to Stephen Grossman’s letter (3/16/23) I actually agree that bigger govern­ment is not the answer to controlling “Short Term Rental Operations” from being over its limits in the Town of Fairhaven. What we need in govern­ment won’t be found in the measure­ments of too big or to… [Read More]

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Letter_Vote for Monroe is for Experience

March 22, 2023 by Staff Writer

A Vote for Brian Monroe is a Vote for Experience   Fairhaven voters, April 3rd is election day and I urge you to please consider voting for my friend, Brian Monroe, for another three-year term on the Fairhaven School Committee. I have known Brian for almost 10 years now from my days serving as Student… [Read More]

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Letter_Gardner Understands issues

March 22, 2023 by Staff Writer

Gardner Understands Current Issues I wholeheartedly endorse Laura Gardner for the Fairhaven School Committee. She is passionate and dedicated to improving and support­ing learning conditions for all students and staff. Laura Gardner understands the current issues in schools both as an educator and as a parent in the Fairhaven school system. She has been the… [Read More]

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From the editor 03-16-23

March 15, 2023 by Staff Writer

Well, that’s embar­rassing. In my editorial last week I blamed the Senate for holding up the Sunshine Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. It’s the House. Alas, that’s what happens when it gets late and I trust my memory instead of Google. Thank you to the reader who called to let me know…. [Read More]

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Letter_Don’t Spray For Bugs

March 15, 2023 by Staff Writer

Don’t Spray for Bugs Now that spring is approaching please do not spray for ticks and mosquitoes as the spray kills all insects!!!! Consider the decline of the honey bee and do not spray or use weed killers on your lawn especially if you are near the water. Jane Brayton, Fairhaven ••• Click here for… [Read More]

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Letter_Monroe is Good Listener

March 15, 2023 by Staff Writer

Monroe is Good Listener, Fair, Respectful Brian Monroe is seeking re-election to the Fairhaven School Committee Anyone who has come before the Fairhaven School Committee during Brian’s tenure would probably agree that Brian is a good listener, fair and respectful to everyone.  The qualities that make for a successful and productive public servant are their ability… [Read More]

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Letter_Big Government Not The Answer

March 15, 2023 by Staff Writer

Big Government Not the Answer Michelle Costen (3/2/23 issue) wants bigger government as solution to government economic controls that confront everyone every day. A few seconds of online searching reveals many controls that have decreased housing (including rentals) and increased prices.  “Regulatory barriers make it riskier, longer, and more expensive, which has consequences for housing… [Read More]

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From the editor

March 8, 2023 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Well, we had a lucky one this week. A missing Fairhaven woman was found alive and okay (see page 7). Things were starting to look a little grim after 30’sh hours, but then she showed up.  Good work by all the agencies that searched so hard for her, and the volunteers… [Read More]

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From the editor 03-02-23

March 1, 2023 by Staff Writer

Well, winter is trying to show up, finally. That was a messy, but short storm. In just nine days we change the clocks and jump forward to Daylight Saving Time. The Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act to keep us in DST after this change, but…the House didn’t vote on it, so, for now, we’re… [Read More]

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Letter_Short Term Rentals

March 1, 2023 by Staff Writer

Are Short Term Rentals Exceeding Bylaw Limits?  I think it is important that our Fairhaven residents are aware that it has been reported by a town official, that we have exceeded our bylaw short term rental limits. We now have over 120 Short Term Rentals operating in the town of Fairhaven.  If the residents of Fairhaven are… [Read More]

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