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]

Wow, the Frankie column hit 100 this week. That is quite the accom­plis­hment. That’s a little more than two years of writing nearly every week (we publish 48 issues/ year).  Thank you, Frankie. Our readers really enjoy your advice. Keep on writing! Well, the election in Fairhaven might have a few sparks. Nothing for Select… [Read More]

President Biden Weak and Incompetent Last week China flew a spy balloon over the continental United States. It loitered over our ballistic missile site in Montana and other strategic bases throughout our country gathering useful information. This wasn’t just a spy balloon. I say it was a test just as much. Once again Biden failed… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Oh, that was brutal, that cold, wasn’t it? I didn’t even get a frozen marsh picture, though. I had house issues to deal with. Kept me cooped up. But everything turned out okay in the end. Apparently at least 40 people had burst pipes, as reported in the Selectboard meeting (see… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor So, the Acushnet kids had fun last week (see page 12). The elementary school got quite the honor, receiv­ing the “Distinguished School” designation. Only two schools in the state received that designation for 2022. Congratulations to them. They had lots of fun celebrating it, too. Next Wednesday there’s a meeting on… [Read More]

Our own Fairhaven TV team is showing off their creativity and fun-loving spirit again. And their efforts got them nomi­nated for four awards (see page 11). Take a little time to watch the entries. They are lots of fun. “The Caretaker” at Rogers School features our crew++. Melanson’s a natural! Who knew? Honestly, it’s a… [Read More]