Ms. Powers got it wrong I take issue with [Select Board Chairperson Stasia] Powers’s com­ments in the 2/13 issue of the Fairhaven Neighborhood News, “We can’t cut our way out of it anymore,” referring to the upcoming budget shortfall.  This will be the fourth year of a budget shortfall for the Town. All the powers to be… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor AiyAiyAiy Lucy, you done it again! Alas, time got away from me once more. Hopefully next week I’ll get to some stories I’ve been working on. I just haven’t been able to pull it all together.  But we’ll get ’em in here.  Meanwhile, we have an election update for both Fairhaven… [Read More]

Mello has Qualities to be SB Member  Serving on a select board is not for the weak of heart. It’s a demanding, time-consuming, and oftentimes trying position that requires a person who can make rational and informed decisions, provide careful oversight and ethical leadership. Select board members are responsible for making decisions about the town’s… [Read More]

COI on ConCom? Might we be heading to yet another potential conflict of interest issue in Fairhaven? This one centered around Ms. Diane Tomassetti’s appointment to the Conservation Board.  As a local realtor, and no doubt a lovely person, Ms. Tomassetti’s vocation as a realtor places her directly on a path of potential conflict. Kind… [Read More]

Mello is Competent, Collaborative, Professional It is with great enthusiasm that I write in support of Natalie Mello for Fairhaven Select Board. I have known Natalie for almost 14 years and during that time my admira­tion for her leadership quali­ties has only grown. Her partici­pation in numerous civic organizations has demonstrated her ability to find… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Awww, man! That was no fun at all. I thought we were going to hear all kinds of fun stuff about Patrick Cahh and his pal, but the Select Board kicked the can down the road (page 4). Ah well.  Meanwhile, all of our papers were gone from Town Hall on… [Read More]

Mello is Intelligent, Capable Natalie Mello has our respect and support for the position on the Fairhaven Select Board. She brings a vast background of personal and professional skills which will benefit the town. She has been active in this community on the Historical Commission, the Commu­nity Preservation Committee and as a substitute teacher and… [Read More]

Kuechler Supports Ochoa Fellow voters,  I am reaching out to you all to ask you for your consideration in support of Kelly Ochoa for School Committee. Over the years I have had the privilege of seeing the good work Kelly does and I am confident she is ready for this new role.  I met Kelly… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor If it wasn’t so pathetic, it would be laughable. Trying to figure out if I’m talking about national politics or local? Take your pick. They’re both bonkers. Patrick Carr, Patrick Carr, Patrick Cahh: apparently he counts how many times his name is mentioned in the Neighb News, so, I couldn’t resist…. [Read More]

Common Sense? In reply to a request for evidence of the wisdom of one of his policies, Trump offered “common sense.” “Americans are the most reality-oriented people on earth. Their outstanding characteristic is the childhood form of reasoning: common sense. It is their only protection. But common sense is not enough where theoretical knowledge is… [Read More]