All right already…they don’t ALL get big fat raises every year. Apparently, I am in some very bad company with last week’s opnion. Also ap­parently, I need some serious educating. That’s why I love this job. I learn so much. So…teach me. The thing is, I usually DO think that our town employees are underpaid,… [Read More]

Monroe Has Proven Leadership Fairhaven voters are presented with a choice of four individuals vying for two School Committee positions in this year’s town election. I am asking that your first choice be Brian Monroe.  When you cast your ballot for Brian, you choose proven leadership and a record balancing what is right for the… [Read More]

Gardner Would Advocate for School Librarian I am a bit embarrassed to admit that until School Committee candi­date Laura Gardner told me, I was unaware that Fairhaven Public Schools employs not a single school librarian! As a lifelong educator (and the son of lifelong educators), I am well aware of the crucial role played by… [Read More]

Gardner an Advocate for Literacy Laura Gardner is seeking election to the Fairhaven School Committee.   Laura is a parent, educator, librarian and is undoubtedly qualified to champion the improvement of student achievement in Fairhaven Public Schools. As a National Board Certified Teacher in Library Media, and Librarian for Dartmouth Public Schools, Laura is positioned… [Read More]

I am writing to bring attention to the upcoming April Food Day event on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 9AM to 1PM at the Town Hall, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, MA.  The Belonging Committee and the Fairhaven Rotary Club have part­nered together for this event to bring awareness, resources and help to all those impacted… [Read More]

Bake Sale For Earthquake Victims a Success The bake sale we held on March 4 was a huge success. We raised $1760 to help Turkish and Syrian communi­ties in need.  The amount we raised far exceeded anything we might have hoped for and we are so grateful for your generosity. We had several people donate… [Read More]

The Truth is Somewhere in Middle.  In response to Stephen Grossman’s letter (3/16/23) I actually agree that bigger govern­ment is not the answer to controlling “Short Term Rental Operations” from being over its limits in the Town of Fairhaven. What we need in govern­ment won’t be found in the measure­ments of too big or to… [Read More]

A Vote for Brian Monroe is a Vote for Experience   Fairhaven voters, April 3rd is election day and I urge you to please consider voting for my friend, Brian Monroe, for another three-year term on the Fairhaven School Committee. I have known Brian for almost 10 years now from my days serving as Student… [Read More]

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]