By Beth David, Editor The voters have spoken (well, some of them anyway) and the override attempt failed (see page 12). A couple of new faces are in, and a few familiar faces are in new roles.  We had about a 24% turn­out in Fairhaven and everyone says that’s great. I just looked back and… [Read More]

Time to Speak Up  In religious circles, there is an unusual silence regarding a doctrine that is critical to each one of us. This odd quiet can be traced to a fear of being wrong, ridiculed, regarded as weird, lazy, politically incorrect or even cowardly. Whatever the case, it is time to look beyond our… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Oh boyohboyohboy! The Big Buffoon appointed the housing guy to be Director of National Intelligence. Yeah, that guy, the one who wants to make Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac private.  Oh…I feel so safe, don’t you? Meanwhile, the kids graduated from High School (see page 16), with all the promise of… [Read More]

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge my two neighbors (Brian & Lionel), who live on Wilding Street in Fairhaven. They repeatedly help others  (myself included). Whenever they see one of us needing help, they stop and give that help. Today, they are mowing lawn and trimming the hedges for a neighbor who… [Read More]

Trapilo is What You See is What you Get I lived in Fairhaven for 15 years and quickly developed a fondness for this special place.  With its rich history and natural beauty, the town is bursting with promise. The Select Board needs qualified leadership; someone with the vision, credentials, work ethic, and proven results to… [Read More]

Planning Board is in Charge of Serious Stuff I asked our friend, Google, about the responsibilities of a municipal planning board; here is what I learned. The planning board guides municipal growth and development.  It reviews and approves subdivision plans to ensure safe roads, adequate utilities and proper drainage. The board leads long-range planning efforts… [Read More]

Miles Will be Excellent Addition to SB I am writing this letter of endorsement for Miles Grant. I believe Miles will serve with honesty, transparency, and dedication, and I am confident he will be an excellent addition to the select board.  I encourage residents to support his candidacy. Michael J. Silva, Fairhaven ••• Click here… [Read More]

Miles and Kuechler Bring Complementary Strengths I write to offer my wholehearted support for Miles Grant and my dear friend Pam Kuechler for Fairhaven Select Board. Miles is an experienced communi­cator and an active, committed member of our community. He is not someone who will merely appear twice a month to cast a vote, he… [Read More]

Romano endorses Miles Grant, Kuechler I am writing today to offer my endorsement for Select Board Candidates, Miles Grant and Pam Kuechler.  I first met Miles when he was campaigning for the Planning Board. I am consistently impressed by Miles’ “outside-the-box” approach to issues. I am confident Miles will be an independent thinker, and bring… [Read More]