July 4 Committee Says “Thank You” We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many individuals, organizations, volunteers, and participants who made Fair­haven’s July 4th Celebration such a tremendous success. Community events like this don’t happen without people who are willing to give their time, talents, and energy. Even on one of the… [Read More]

When Election Security Becomes Voter Suppression  The SAVE America Act should be defeated because it would make it harder for eligible Americans to vote while addressing a problem that evidence suggests is exceedingly rare. Election integrity is essential to democracy, but protecting elections should not come at the expense of eligible citizens’ access to the… [Read More]

More CPA Funds Should Go to Housing I am writing to address the manage­ment, transparency, and statu­tory compliance regarding Com­mu­nity Preservation Act (CPA) funds in Fairhaven, with the goal of ensuring we optimize taxpayer dollars to fulfill the critical needs of our community.  Because these funds consist entirely of taxpayer contributions, it is vital that… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor It is TIME! Time for our two-week break. WOW…I need this one. Just in time for July 4 and associated fun stuff. See page 3 and the Happenings pages (5, 11, 22) for all kinds of other happenings in the next couple of weeks, like fireworks and tall ships and concerts… [Read More]

Submitted by Alyssa Botelho, Discover Fairhaven Director Fairhaven invested in me, and because of that, I became someone who wanted to invest back in Fairhaven. It’s been a privilege to serve my hometown for the past ten years. First, behind the camera in cable access television (before it was even called “Fairhaven TV”), and most recently… [Read More]

A Super Message Plastic fruit has its place, but give me fresh fruit any day! Play money works in the Monopoly board game, but I will take the real dinero, thank you very much! Big clothes may help to make me look thinner, but being fit is a far better option! If you are old… [Read More]

Independence Day…From Political Control On July 4, Celebrate Independence From Political Control Of Man’s Mind Day. Celebrate man’s independent mind. Celebrate four centuries (400 years) of basic cultural change from Christianity to reason. From the unfocused, misintegrated, faith-based Christian mind to the 18th century Enlightenment, focused, integrated, rational mind as the moral guide to life… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Michelle and Barack Obama: Ahhhhh….we needed that. Intelligent, well spoken, respectful, thoughtful, upbeat, kind…and good looking too. Ahhhh…we needed that.  I encourage you all (yeah, yeah, not wasting my time with some of you) to find some coverage online, coverage with video. See what it’s like to have thoughtful people with… [Read More]

How Do SCOTUS Justices Sleep At Night? At a minimum, all the present justices of the Supreme Court have two college degrees: an under­graduate degree from a four year college and a law school degree. Presumably, they have studied American History and constitutional law prior to their appointment to the Supreme Court. And if they have… [Read More]

Zoning: A Shift to our Roots! Encouraging updates regarding the recent direction of the Fairhaven  Planning Board, in a collective effort to strengthen our town’s future.   In the most recent meeting held after the elections, the Planning Board has demonstrated a vibrant positive energy. Focused on providing residents with a viable plan and opportunity, to… [Read More]