Question was sexist, rescind vote To the Selectboard Chair Charles Murphy. Transparency allows citizens to see how their government is functioning and hold officials accountable for their actions. Open­ness can foster trust in town government by demonstrating that actions are not hidden or secretive. It provides the public with the informa­tion they need to make… [Read More]

Select Board Should Rescind Vote Witnessing the lack of leadership and professionalism by two members of the Select Board is disappointing and deeply concerning. It would appear that the greater mission — to represent Fairhaven and to act in the best interests of the residents of this town — is not the focus for Ms. Mello and… [Read More]

Melanson Wants Apology Ms. Melanson read this letter to the Fairhaven Select Board on 6/9/25 I am writing to formally express my concerns regarding the conduct of two members of the Select Board during and following the May 12, 2025 meeting, and to respectfully request a public apology from those members as well as a… [Read More]

Beth David, Editor Well, they made it! The newest Fairhaven Alumni are out in the world (see page 12).  Graduation day is always fun. The energy from the kids, the parents, and the crowd is just fun to be around.  I don’t like to give big lectures (or even little lectures) to graduates. They are… [Read More]

Beth David, Editor Oh, rough week. These meetings on deadline day are a killer. I’m going to have to zip through this one, so no time for Big Buffoon talk (well, maybe a litte). On Memorial Day this week, we had events to remind us that freedom isn’t free. Some of the veterans I spoke… [Read More]

Good Life? Steven Bouley’s good life (5/15/25 issue) is “a good education, whole­some family, financial resources, reliable friends, and physical fitness.” He doesn’t say why this is a good life, claiming that knowledge doesn’t count compared to mystical learning with a “spiritual person” from beyond the material world.  He even claims that a good life… [Read More]

Boards Need Experienced Members Fairhaven Taxpayers/Residents- Pay Attention Please- because we have full voting right members on our Planning/ZBA boards that are void of experience, by their own admission. Residents can equip themselves with Chapter 40A -ZBA knowledge at mass.gov if interested, and keep up with ZBA decisions that may affect you, and the town… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Summer is almost here, not that the temperature would ever give away that secret.  It’s time for Memorial Day events. Acushnet, Fairhaven and New Bedford all have events this weekend to com­memorate the holiday. See page 3 for details on the two parades and other ceremonies. So, apparently, Immigration and Customs… [Read More]

Upholding the Law in Zoning Board Decisions  As someone with five years of  experience working in Fairhaven’s Building Department and currently responsible for taking minutes for two neighboring towns’ Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBAs), I feel compelled to comment on recent discussions surrounding Fairhaven’s own ZBA — particularly after watching the most recent Select Board meeting. … [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Block Party this week­end! The neighborhood is going to take advantage of that nice new sidewalk on Ferry Street. See page 5 for details. We have meeting coverage for you. Geesh… some people just have to control everything. See page three for the Planning Board and how they could not pick… [Read More]