By Beth David, Editor You have to wonder how some of this foolish­ness gets started, huh? No one stole money from the animals, okay? (See page 4). The feds, as ordered by the Big Buffoon, are stealing money from poor people and old people and unemployable people and school departments and medicare and giving it… [Read More]

Trees in Fairhaven The trees in Fairhaven are a precious resource. It is our respon­sibility to care for them. I am writing to address the tree cutting and lack of re-planting in our beautiful town. I walk around town and I see the stumps and I wonder whether nearby homeowners were notified. It seems they… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Oh, we have lots of fun stuff in here this week.  The Fishing Derby for the kids looks like it was lots of fun and everyone learned a little about fishing. See page 12 for than. Acushnet is getting ready to sell one of its old buildings, the former Russell Memorial… [Read More]

Concern About the Hostility Toward the Free Press As a Fairhaven resident, I’m deeply concerned by growing hostility toward the free press both nationally and now locally At the July 28 Selectboard meeting, a public comment crossed a dangerous line, suggesting the Board should influence or reprimand The Fairhaven Neighborhood News. That reveals a fundamental… [Read More]

The Power of the Press One of Mark Twain’s best pieces of advice was “Never argue with a man who buys ink by the barrel” — his testimony to the power of the press.  When people criticize Beth David’s reporting, they’re forgetting a crucial fact: She’s not just a reporter; she owns the paper. Just… [Read More]

The English Bulldog – A New Life  What’s so redeeming about a dog that has a head structure that allows a capacity for biting you while breathing at the same time? On the surface one may wonder why so many people would choose the English Bulldog as their favorite. Senior citizens, young children, univer­si­ties, a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Oh, boy. Where to begin? Glass houses much, daughter of Patrick Carr? I am the one who is toxic, but a concerted effort to put me out of business, is not? Going after people’s liveli­hoods is okay? Geesh. I wasn’t going to waste any ink on this foolish­ness, but Mr. Carr’s… [Read More]

The GOP’s Disturbing War on Voters’ Voices  In a healthy democracy, the will of the people is sacrosanct. Elections are held, votes are counted and the outcome, whether popular or painful, is respected.  In Mattapoisett, the open town meeting form of government is a system whereby citizens directly participate to enact local laws, pass budgets, and… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Well, we have a little bit of a bare bones issue this week. I was sick this weekend and not able to get into my regular rhythm. Of course, the pitchforks and torches are out on Facebook but, I think I’ll leave it there. Ah, who am I kidding? I’m not… [Read More]

Oliveira’s Wife Disputes Account This letter aims to correct inaccu­racies presented at the Historical Commission meeting on July 10, 2025. On June 30 an email was sent to Veterans Agent Mike Jenny and Historical Commission Chairman Mike Kelly, requesting the bunker be opened and the flagpole be unlocked. On July 4th morning, Mr. Kelly unlocked the… [Read More]