Trump’s Unfocused Mind Trump’s unfocused, fragmented, Pragmatist mind has no ideology to keep it together. The mystical ideal of nationalism is a pretense that all is well. It is, in the short-run of cats, babies and drug addicts. Yesterday is just a goodbye and tomorrow is merely a pain in the gut. He appeases Putin… [Read More]

The Reason for Trump’s Victory I believe it was by the grace of God Trump survived the two assassina­tion attempts on his life. If he didn’t turn at precisely the right instant he would have been killed in the first attempt. Secondly I believe the fervent prayers of many Christians who were prang for him… [Read More]

Buyer Beware All I wanted to do was pay what I owed on my Verizon bill. I needed a hard copy of the charges, fees, taxes etc. to understand charges and verify accuracy. Thus began the ordeal of obfuscation, double dealing, con­flicting information and misdirection. It is dubious that Verizon will not itemize charges/payments and… [Read More]

Mello is steward of taxpayer money I am writing to endorse Natalie Mello for the Fairhaven Select Board. Everyone who has worked with Natalie knows that she is smart, articulate, thoughtful, and collegial. What fewer people know is that she is a diligent steward of the taxpayer’s money.  Natalie is the secretary of the Historical… [Read More]

Mello listens to all sides We are writing this letter in support of Natalie A. Mello for Fairhaven Selectboard 2025.  We have known Natalie for several years through our church affiliation. We’ve both been on various commit­tees and teams with her. She is presently the chairperson of the Faith Formation team and a member of… [Read More]

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]