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]

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]