Fidalgo Supports Mello I am writing to proudly endorse my friend Natalie A. Mello for the Fairhaven Selectboard. She has a proven track record of dedication, integrity, and ethical leadership qualities we need now more than ever.  Natalie brings invaluable experi­ence in municipal and nonprofit financial management, a sector often misunderstood but crucial to a… [Read More]

Espindola Supports Mello Early in her campaign, Natalie Mello reached out to me as a twelve-year member of the Select Board for a bit of history and for me to share some of my experiences. I walked away quite impressed. She under­stands that the single most important responsibility of the Select Board comes at the… [Read More]

Mello has deep Understanding of Fairhaven Natalie Mello possesses the skill set we need on the Fairhaven Selectboard.  I have seen her talents at work as a fellow member of the Fairhaven Historical Commission and have only recently become aware of her other experience and service to other nonprofits and institutions. She has demonstrated a… [Read More]

Mello Gives Full Self I am writing this letter in support of Natalie Mello for select board of Fairhaven. I have known Natalie and her husband David for over a decade. Initially we became acquainted through business, however, we soon became friends as well. I have had the pleasure and honor to serve with her… [Read More]

Powers is Thoughtful Listener I am writing to express my support for Sean Powers in his candidacy for the Fairhaven Planning Board. As a proud alum of the Fairhaven school system, I have had the privilege of knowing Sean for over 40 years. Throughout that time, he has consistently demonstrated a level-headed and community-minded approach… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor So, the train, right? On 3/24? Right? Hmm…I’ll let you know. I need to see it for myself. Maybe I even need to get on the stupid thing before I believe it. Election day is getting close, so this week’s issue, naturally, has lots of letters and candidate stuff. See pages… [Read More]

Espindola Supports Powers The Mission Statement of the Planning Board, as written on the Town website, reads “The Planning Board studies the resources and needs of the Town, particularly condi­tions affecting public welfare and safety related to land use and develop­ment. The Board uses the Master Plan and related processes to plan and make recommendations… [Read More]

Ken Blanchard Supports Trapilo  I don’t usually write endorsements however, I felt compelled to share my opinion for this particular select board race.  Let me first say, I have lived in Fairhaven for thirty-five years. I worked for the City of New Bedford for near forty years, most of which as a department head, leading… [Read More]

Mello Has What it Takes It’s harder than ever to find good people who care about the Town to make the commitment to serve as a member of the Select Board. Long meetings, tough decisions and frequent criticism don’t make it an ideal volunteer opportunity. But still, we are fortunate that there are individuals in… [Read More]

Ochoa Understands the Needs of Students I support Kelly Ochoa for Fair­haven’s school committee and urge the residents of Fairhaven to vote for Kelly Ochoa on April 7th!  I have known Kelly for many years in multiple capacities:  • As a professional educator, a public-school classroom teacher who understands the needs of today’s students and family… [Read More]