By Beth David, Editor Well, that was quick. One of our town officials seems to have gotten into a bit of a scuffle. It is a rather disturbing video, and not a “scuffle” to the woman who got knocked right to the ground. Don’t worry, I’m going to put it up on the website. The… [Read More]

AG a Real Presence in New Bedford Our new Attorney General, Andrea Campbell, promised a significant presence in the New Bedford area and has proved it by setting up a spacious, multi-office, in downtown New Bedford. Hosting a large gathering earlier this month of members of various committees, elected officials and the public, A.G. Campbell and… [Read More]

Thank You for Stamp Out Hunger Donations This letter of thanks goes out to the folks in Fairhaven who donated non-perishable food towards the 31st annual “Stamp out Hunger” food drive sfor the needy.  On Saturday May 13th, 2023, Fairhaven letter carriers picked up donated food along their routes that totaled 5,340 pounds. This food was… [Read More]

By Beth David. Editor Oh, I know I was sup­posed to rant about something this week, but, it’s just too late. Maybe I’ll remember what it was for next week. We have a seriously jam-packed issue this week. First, how about that Sunny, huh? She’s such a cuddly one. See page 7 to read all… [Read More]

Hodgson is not Sheriff There is a reason Thomas Hodgson is no longer the sheriff. Despite an overwhelming affirma­tion by almost every print and internet newspaper having praised newly elected Sheriff Paul Heroux for the response to the recent uprising at the Bristol County House of Correction, former sheriff Thomas Hodgson had to weigh in… [Read More]

The  Sport of Politics What politics has become is a great Red Sox vs. Yankees. My team won and your team lost. What people don’t seem to understand is that your team influences the lives of millions of people for good or bad. If your team is rotten it can ultimately destroy the country. Case… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Well, Town Meeting is upon us. Time to decide a whole bunch of things, including whether or not we want this override (see page 4). Passions ran a bit high at FinCom. Now, I love a good fight, and I’m not below calling names, not by a long shot, but…hey, at… [Read More]

Town Hall: Have You Heard of the Three Blind Mice? What has been happening in the Fairhaven Town Hall in the past year?! We have lost our Finance Director, Town Planner, two Conservation Agents, multiple building Commis­sioners, two Assessors, and a payroll clerk.  Why have they all left? Is it due to administrative mismanagement? I… [Read More]

Buzzards Bay Coalition Supports CPC Article As part of a five-town initiative to provide long-term protection and resilience to a shared drinking water resource, Fairhaven Town Meeting members are being asked to vote “Yes” on Article 12E on Saturday, May 6th. If passed, the article would approve the town allocating $85,000 from its Community Preservation… [Read More]

No Reason to Support Override Town Meeting Members and the voters of Fairhaven, I see no reason we should support a Proposition 21/2 override.  I am a firm believer if you can read a P/L statement you can run a business and a Town. Adjustments could have and should have been made along the way… [Read More]