By Beth David, Editor Got some fun stuff this week. We love our cars, in the US of A, right? Am I right? See page 12 for some pics of cool cars. I love that Acushnet car cruise. They block off the whole Parting Ways intersection. I did some Day Tripping a couple of weeks… [Read More]

Planning Board Member Weighs In After reading coverage of the [Fairhaven] Planning Board (8/27/26 issue), I wanted to offer my own perspective. I understand that disagreements on a public board can sometimes make for interesting reading, but for those of us serving, these issues are about more than “popcorn-worthy” moments. They are about process, transparency,… [Read More]

Young Riders Endanger Themselves And Others I have noticed over the last few weeks that young riders on e-bikes have been riding down the middle of our streets. Many have been doing wheelies endangering themselves and putting drivers at risk of hitting them as well. It has become very worri­some to see this happening. Parents… [Read More]

Well-Spring Friends Have you ever thought about what real friendship is? I’m sure most of us have used the term friend to describe a variety of people; even some we barely know. Let me qualify. I’m referring here to an honest-to-goodness friend; someone you can count on — even when everyone else hightails it in the… [Read More]

Budget Working Group Staffed — Now the Real Work Begins Submitted by Rick Trapilo I am pleased to announce that, as promised during my campaign for the Fairhaven Select Board, the Budget Working Group is now fully staffed and organized.  This is an important first step — but it is only the beginning. Now the real… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Bummer…Dolly Parton is no longer with us. The multi-talented megastar was truly one of a kind. As a writer, I marvel at her simple turn of a phrase. And that voice!  She was also a great and compassionate human being.  Rest in Peace, Dolly.  Closer to home… The Planning Board is… [Read More]

Perhaps Police Should Take Notice I have noticed over the last few weeks that young riders on e-bikes have been riding down the middle of our streets. Many have been doing wheelies endangering themselves and putting drivers at risk of hitting them as well.  It has become very worrisome to see this happening. Parents should be… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor No, no, say it ain’t so! WAH! WAH! WAH! The school bus schedule is in this issue (sniff, sniff), you know what that means (page 21). Before you let summer go, though, check out the pics on page 6: field of white, sea of white, bed of white…alas, who cares? The… [Read More]

America at a Crossroads I believe I wrote a letter with a similar title a while back outlining the importance of the 2024 election. I believe it was the intervention of God and the efforts of American patriots Trump won. The great patriot president Ronald Reagan said freedom can be lost in one generation. It’s… [Read More]

Select Board Meeting Feedback Thank you Fairhaven Neighborhood News for the objective coverage of Rick Trapilo and the budget commit­tee candidates (8/13/20 issue) at the Select Board meeting on 8/10/26. It is reassuring to know that some candidates are highly skilled, with proven records, and well-equipped to serve our community.  Most residents know by now,… [Read More]