Meals Program Provides Vital Service Coastline Elderly, a non-profit organi­za­tion, provided a significant number of meals in 2022, serving a total of 434,000 meals in seven South Coast communities. The distribution of meals included 289,000 in New Bedford, 56,000 in Dartmouth, 41,000 in Fairhaven, 29,000 in Acushnet, and 19,000 in Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester.  These… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Oh…I love it when graduation is outside and not in the squeezatorium. They took a chance, but it paid off. The wind was kind of fun, but the rain held off, just sprinkling a tad for good measure. See page 12 for our story on Fairhaven High School’s graduation and how… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Memorial Day is a somber reflection of the sacrfices made by those who serve in the military, and especially those who are no longer with us. It is also a holiday, though, so people can’t help having fun. Fairhaven held a serious ceremony at Riverside, but also had a fun parade… [Read More]

Override Essential to Maintain Services Citizens of Fairhaven, MA, should strongly consider supporting the override of Proposition 2 & 1/2 for two crucial reasons. Firstly, the override is essential to maintain our current programs and services. Without it, valuable initiatives such as the Family Center, Unified Sports, and free after-school programming would face severe cuts… [Read More]

Fairhaven is at a Crossroads As I have watched the debate around the Proposition 2.5 override, I felt compelled to comment. We are at a crossroads in our town, and it is in all of our hands to decide who we want to be going forward. Now, I understand people don’t want to pay more…for… [Read More]

Base Vote on What’s Best For Whole Town I have lived in Fairhaven my entire life, with the exception of when I was serving my country. I have been a firefighter in service to the town for six years. I love my country and my town and I am writing in support of the override. … [Read More]

Seniors Can Not Afford Override As a senior citizen in the town of Fairhaven who lives on a very, very fixed income, I have paid taxes in Fairhaven for 70+ years. I urge my fellow citizens in Fairhaven to vote no on the Proposition 2 1/2 override. I believe that once the town gets an… [Read More]

The so-called unofficial start to summer is here: Memorial Day. Honestly, Memorial Day seems pretty official to me. Fairhaven will be holding its annual parade (see page 5), and I encourage everyone to go. Line the route, wave flags. If you live along the route, display a flag to show your support of those who… [Read More]

Wanting to Know What We Don’t Know I’m voting NO on this upcoming proposition 2.5 override and I’’ writing to explain why. We’re being told, and some proponents of the override are advocating, that costs have gone up and this override is needed to keep up with them. I’m not buying that oversimplification of an… [Read More]

Taxpayers Deserve Thorough Financial Forecast I’m writing this letter as a tax payer in Fairhaven with my own personal viewpoints regarding the override question. My thoughts are not meant to represent any other Elected Official or member of Town Administration. Tax payers deserve a clear vision of how the Town plans to balance the cost… [Read More]