Gardner Understands Current Issues I wholeheartedly endorse Laura Gardner for the Fairhaven School Committee. She is passionate and dedicated to improving and support­ing learning conditions for all students and staff. Laura Gardner understands the current issues in schools both as an educator and as a parent in the Fairhaven school system. She has been the… [Read More]

Well, that’s embar­rassing. In my editorial last week I blamed the Senate for holding up the Sunshine Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. It’s the House. Alas, that’s what happens when it gets late and I trust my memory instead of Google. Thank you to the reader who called to let me know…. [Read More]

Don’t Spray for Bugs Now that spring is approaching please do not spray for ticks and mosquitoes as the spray kills all insects!!!! Consider the decline of the honey bee and do not spray or use weed killers on your lawn especially if you are near the water. Jane Brayton, Fairhaven ••• Click here for… [Read More]

Monroe is Good Listener, Fair, Respectful Brian Monroe is seeking re-election to the Fairhaven School Committee Anyone who has come before the Fairhaven School Committee during Brian’s tenure would probably agree that Brian is a good listener, fair and respectful to everyone.  The qualities that make for a successful and productive public servant are their ability… [Read More]

Big Government Not the Answer Michelle Costen (3/2/23 issue) wants bigger government as solution to government economic controls that confront everyone every day. A few seconds of online searching reveals many controls that have decreased housing (including rentals) and increased prices.  “Regulatory barriers make it riskier, longer, and more expensive, which has consequences for housing… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Well, we had a lucky one this week. A missing Fairhaven woman was found alive and okay (see page 7). Things were starting to look a little grim after 30’sh hours, but then she showed up.  Good work by all the agencies that searched so hard for her, and the volunteers… [Read More]

Well, winter is trying to show up, finally. That was a messy, but short storm. In just nine days we change the clocks and jump forward to Daylight Saving Time. The Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act to keep us in DST after this change, but…the House didn’t vote on it, so, for now, we’re… [Read More]

Are Short Term Rentals Exceeding Bylaw Limits?  I think it is important that our Fairhaven residents are aware that it has been reported by a town official, that we have exceeded our bylaw short term rental limits. We now have over 120 Short Term Rentals operating in the town of Fairhaven.  If the residents of Fairhaven are… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor We’re moving along, spring is just around the corner. Next week’s issue will be March. That means that elec­tion season is going to be in full swing. If you’re a candidate, we’re happy to run a freebie for you (see page 3). Get your statement in soon, though. We have to… [Read More]

Local Universities Should Consider Improvements to Mental Health Services Transitioning from high school to higher education is a time of new­found independence. For some students, moving away from their central support system can introduce mental health-related concerns as students work to balance academics and new responsibilities.  Psychiatrists at Massachusetts General Hospital have recognized a sharp… [Read More]