Well, here we are, the last issue of the year. And, next week is Christmas. And, after that? 2020 ends. It’s been quite the year, hasn’t it?  This is also issue one of our 16th year. Yup, we have completed 15 years of publication. I know, I know, it’s not January. It doesn’t matter, or,… [Read More]

Board of Health is not protecting public health WHOOH — The boys on the [Fairhaven] Board Of Health have been very busy over the past few months. They’ve been toiling not to protect the public health mind you, but to cover their own asses.  OOPS, sorry Geoff I know that’s NOT a “professional” way to describe your… [Read More]

Mattapoisett COA says “Thank You” To our community of seniors, the Friends of Mattapoisett COA hope you are safe and well. We want to thank you for contnued support thoughout the years and hope things improve sooner rather than later. Although things are quiet at the COA for now, we do still hope to keep… [Read More]

Hike of a lifetime raises 9K+ As I write this during the holiday season, I have so much to be thankful for.  The last few months have had its peaks and valleys, but October 3 will long live in the hearts of the Hathaway family. That is the day I finally completed my 32-year, 24,901-mile… [Read More]

Officials’ job is to serve the people My name is Leon Correy and I am a member of the Fairhaven Sustaina­bility Committee. I also happen to be a black man, the husband of a Portuguese woman and the father of two biracial children, one of each gender. My house alone is a reflection of diversity…. [Read More]

Fairhaven: Get to know your elected officials The small town has a dilemma. In cities like New York, Boston…even Providence and New Bedford you have the luxury of voting and being able to hide. However in Fairhaven we vote and we run into you at Stop and Shop; we see you at school pick up;… [Read More]

Political signs stolen three times We recently moved into our home on Fort Street in Fairhaven and have enjoyed becoming a part of this beautiful, historic, waterfront town.  Our neighbors are wonderful; walking to the Post Office, Library, Town Hall and Fort Phoenix has been great; seeing the harbor every day heaven! BUT (You knew it… [Read More]

Oh, Fairhaven Selectboard, you are the gift that keeps on giving…that is if you consider it a gift to be totally embarrassed by your elected official who’s a big manbaby…um…local guy… not that guy in the White House (48 more days!!!!). But I digress. Selectboard Chairperson Dan Freitas actually told board member Bob Espindola that… [Read More]

Firefighters Union says stay safe, get tested “The Fairhaven Firefighters Associ­a­tion, Local 1555 would like to wish everyone a safe, happy Holiday season. These are trying times for all of us. We want to get the family together, hug our loved ones. We’re now in a very sad time where every kiss or hug can… [Read More]

Wellness Committee Never Lived Up to Expectations I’ve wanted to weigh in on my personal opinion on the Town’s Wellness Committee/Program for a while now. Since I was recently referred to in the article regarding the disbanding of the committee, now is a good time to do so. (Neighb News 11/26/20.) Selectman Espindola was absolutely… [Read More]