We’re baaack! Well, mostly. I think my brain is still on vacation.  So much to rage about…so little time…so little space. Yes, indeed, it will all have to wait until next week because it’s too late and I’ve got to get this baby to bed. Lots of fun stuff happened while we were gone. Glenn… [Read More]

Democrats now have their grievance Clearly the Republicans have had enormous electoral success in pushing issues, with slogans, that enrage and energize their voters and contributors. It was all about what they believed was either actually or potentially taken from them. The rallying calls were “you will not replace us,” “stop the steal” and “don’t take… [Read More]

Independence Has Been Stripped Way From American Women At the Independence Day big flag raising at Fairhaven High School I met a group of women who were there with protest posters and flags. I had not organized anything and thought I would go and be the lone person demonstrating during the ceremony. When I read… [Read More]

Well, this is it. The LAST issue of the Neighb News…just kidding! It’s the last issue before my two-week summer break. I tried to get more happen­ings in here to carry you through the next few weeks. The city of NB, however, didn’t get its fireworks info out by press time, so you’ll have to… [Read More]

In today’s political world the essence of mutual respect is lost. I had my first fundraiser as a new candidate at the Black Whale. I was so very proud of the attendance and support generated during this wonderful evening. Then within a day after posting my photos of this open invitation event, I received texts… [Read More]

Pickleball is here to stay! The courts at Fort Phoenix are officially open. See page 16 for details on how you can join in the fun. Speaking of fun…coming up this weekend is the road race. After two years without it, Fairhaven’s road race is back on Sunday. See page 3 for details on how… [Read More]

Why Vote for Bob McConnell Start with his motivation and his incentive. He could have slipped into a comfortable and most likely well-financed retirement. He has chosen not to do this. I believe his love for his country and his concern for his children and his grandchildren pro­vided this motivation and incentive to run for… [Read More]

FGP! is Coming!  As of this fine publication’s June 16th edition the Fairhaven’s Got Pride! Second Annual Celebration is just 10 days away! After last year’s surprisingly well attended, spur of the moment event I knew that the celebration should continue to grow year to year.  After June of 2021 because of a debilitating health issue… [Read More]

Educational Glories of Gargoyles? In “Fairhaven High School Tours” (Neighb News 6/9/22 issue), the FNN says that Fairhaven High School was designed to “instill in Fairhaven students a sense of the glories associated with learning.” This includes, the article goes on, “carved wooden gargoyles.” I’m a bit confused here. Precisely and exactly just what educational… [Read More]

Graduation day! Ah, such happy, hopeful young’uns and their parents filling the air with excitement. I love graduation. These kids have had a weird four years to be sure. Right in the middle they had to contend with a pandemic. They got through it, though. “Resilience” was definitely a theme. I hope you all get… [Read More]