Find Alternative to Insect Spraying Spraying for mosquitoes and ticks has become a more popular event each year.  Sadly, the poison spray for mosquitoes and ticks does not discriminate and kills any other insect it comes in contact with, including honeybees. Due to the decrease of insects, the creatures that depend on insects for food are… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor So, we officially have a five-person Select Board now, and a woman chairperson and a black vice chair. Go figure.  Fairhaven, you’re almost in the 21st century. Now, let’s get that flag/banner business out of the way next, okay? (See page 4) Things are picking up in the event categories. The… [Read More]

Russia and Iran You may ask what is the connection between the two and what is the significance. First of all, the leaders are both totally ruthless. Putin is engaged in a war where human life and suffering is of no consequence. The death and destruction he has unleashed on Ukraine bear witness to this…. [Read More]

Silvia’s Behavior Disturbing I found the photo of Mr. Silvia refusing to shake Mr. Murphy’s hand quite disturbing. I do not know either of these gentlemen, or the history that they have; however both have been elected by the good people of Fairhaven and will need to work together. If Mr. Silvia cannot accept a… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Well, that didn’t last long.  Despite all the talk about how civil and courteous the candi­dates have been to each other throughout the campaign, the good sentiments clearly did not spill over to at least one pol who backed losing candidates. Sitting Select Board member Keith Silvia publicly and clearly refused… [Read More]

Hodgson’s tactics don’t work Getting tough on crime, Sheriff Hodgson, hasn’t worked and cost too much taxpayer money. Thomas Hodgson, the renowned “making the community safe” sheriff of Bristol County, in reality has  made the community less safe, and simul­taneously cost millions of dollars to the taxpayers.  A community is not safe when those people… [Read More]

Bueno says “Thank You” My friends, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to serve on the School Committee for a 2nd term. I would like to thank Get Personal with Pattie, Fairhaven TV, and West Island Improvement Association for hosting their respective candidate nights to share with residents my experiences, story, and… [Read More]

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! This Monday, 4/4 (page 3), Fairhaven will vote on local elections. We have three contested races. Please get out and vote. I hope you have been reading this paper to find out about the candidates. You can watch the whole candidates night, too. This is election of the big change, from a… [Read More]

Hacking is Qualified and Passionate Valued community members, I cannot imagine a more qualified and passionate leader to advance the health and wellness of Fairhaven than Heidi Hacking. I have the pleasure of serving with Heidi Hacking at Southcoast Health. In my role as Chief Nursing Officer I get to witness her efforts every day… [Read More]

Correy Brings People Together I would like to submit this letter of support for Leon Correy for Select Board. Last year I was telephoned by Mr. Correy, and had a very pleasant conversation about our community. We discussed the many issues the Town was facing at that time and I did explain to him my… [Read More]