Town Administrator’s Motive Questioned On Monday (8/8), our new Town Administrator, Angie Lopes Ellison, fired* Vicki Oliveira, the Assistant to the Town Administrator. Ms. Oliveira had worked her way up in the Town Hall, and after 12 years never had as much as one letter in her file. So why fire her? Retaliation against her… [Read More]

We have lots of fun stuff this week, with lots of events coming up, too. Summer is winding down, although you’d never know it by this crazy heat. The state has announced that the drought has worsened throughout the state (see page 20). Fairhaven’s water restrictions are still voluntary, but, really folks, do you have… [Read More]

Oh, no, say-it-ain’t-so! It’s August. All the back-to-school stuff is starting to fly off the shelves. Sniff, sniff. But, hey, there’s still lots of summer left. We even have another heat wave forecast for this week.  Fairhaven is looking for a few good people to help the town planner create a 40R district, which is… [Read More]

What’s in an Election? At the age of 62 I’ve become a little cynical towards politics and politicians. If I had my way, I would re-elect not a single one of them. Their accomplishments are few if any, and they cost us a fortune in pay and benefits. But I must return to the real… [Read More]

Local Fishing Captain Supports Bill Straus  As a Fishing Industry constituent of the 10th Bristol District, I would like to voice my support for Rep. Bill Straus and explain why. Things have not always been so lucrative for the scallop fleet. Bill Straus played a vital role in creating the successful scallop fishery we now… [Read More]

Wow, 500 years. That’s how long Lagoa in the Azores, Portugal, has been around. That’s a loooong time. It’s Fairhaven’s sister city, and is looks like a really cool place to visit.  See page 12 for info on the celebration held this week. The display will be up in town hall until 8/8, so be… [Read More]

Stop Vandalizing Political Signs As a candidate running against a 30-year incumbent, Bill Straus, I knew I would be the underdog. But, personally, I always fight for the underdog!!  I am most disappointed some individual has vandalized my sign two times at Friendly Farms on the Neck. To whoever it is, please STOP, you have a… [Read More]

Quit Smoking Now If you or a loved one want to quit smoking, vaping, or using tobacco or nicotine products, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health can help. Its campaign, Take the First Step, gives information about 1-800-QUIT-NOW, the Massachusetts’ Quitline for tobacco/nicotine, encouraging you to call for FREE support or to connect online at mass.gov/quitting…. [Read More]

The next threat posed by Sheriff Hodgson With the increasing anger-fueled divisiveness in this country it is important to call out public officials who perpetuate or enhance their careers by joining the chorus of hatemongers. Massachusetts residents do not have to look to other states to identify an elected official who repeatedly employs hate and… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Oh, we have a jampacked issue this week.  We’ve got lots of fun stuff: New police officers in Acushnet  (page 18) and Fairhaven (page 4), a new K9 in Acushnet, too (page 16). The dancing in the street is back (see page 12). The concerts in the center, concerts under the… [Read More]