Threat to Democracy? “Our country’s biggest threat to itself has been elected to the position best suited to destroying our democracy and turning us into a Banana Republic.” (Beth David, Fairhaven Neighborhood News, 11/07/2024).  Who does this apply to, Elected Conservatives or Liberal/ Progressives? First, we live in a Constitutional Republic, guided by the United… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Oh boy…where to begin? I guess we can get the lighter stuff out of the way first. This is the END of Daylight Saving time! Bummer. Maybe it’s not so much lighter after all, huh? So…do what the little graphic says to do and you’ll be in synch with the world… [Read More]

Romano Endorses Sylvia  To the voters of Fairhaven and the 10th Bristol District. I am writing today to formally endorse Mark Sylvia for the seat of State Representative.  Since the day I became involved in local government, Mark has been there to lead as a friend and a mentor. I have had the honor of… [Read More]

Espindolas Support Sylvia Mark Sylvia has always been passionate about Government. Over the years, Mark has utilized his education (a bachelor’s degree in political science and master’s degree in public administration from American University) working at several different levels in local and State Government. As Town Manager in Plymouth, Mark helped the Town improve its Bond… [Read More]

Who Shall We Vote For ? Mr. Grossman, I hear you. And I am sure many others across the nation could agree with you. If I remember correctly, Mr. Grossman, you wrote once that you do not believe in prayer. So that really puts you in a terrible bind. If I am wrong on that… [Read More]

Who is Joe Pires? I strongly recommend you go to his web page: www.electjoepires.com. I believe that you will find an in-depth biography of who he is starting with the fact he is a descendant of Cape Verdean immigrants, which many in this area, my wife included, can identify with. He is a devoted father,… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor OOOEEE….it’s that time of year again. It’s a whole week early for my favorite holiday, but next week would be too late. So, you have plenty of time to follow the trail. All the stops on our trail this year are up and running and will be lit up every night… [Read More]

Trump is Short Range Disaster; Harris is Long Term Disaster Trump is a short-range, scatter­brained Pragmatist who can’t be trusted to be consistent. Even when he is right, it’s only for the moment. His next moment is in a different direction. And the third moment, in a third direction. His rambling speeches randomly combine personal… [Read More]

Ussach Opinion is Absurd I truly enjoy reading your Fair­haven Neighborhood News, especially while lunching at the Courtyard Restaurant.  I was taken aback, however, when I read an opinion from Betty Ussach. Ms. Ussach is not one of my favorite writers. Her opinions are divisive, accusatory, not supported by facts, arrogant, and generally insulting to our intelligence.  Her last… [Read More]