We are getting back to normal in these parts. The holiday events are picking up.  This weekend the volunteers of the North Fairhaven Improve­ment Association will be decorating the square (page 3) for the big lighting event on 12/3 (page 5).  The door decorating contest is on (page 3), and Santa is scheduled to arrive… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor We had a parade! After last year’s cancellations, it really does feel good to go to these events this year. See page 12 for Fairhaven’s Veterans Day ceremony, and page 13 for Acushnet’s. Our annual shopping issue is next week, so if you have a business and want to be included,… [Read More]

Freedom vs. Socialism & Marxism I believe no one can deny the devastating effect the 2020 election has had on our country. Everywhere you look we are in a rapid state of decline. Joe Biden is the perfect Trojan Horse for these socialist Marxists to instill their radical policies. Almost without exception these socialist Marxists… [Read More]

Staffing Shortages and Vaccine Mandates As a social work student, I am concerned for my fellow state agencies and other social service agencies that are losing staff by the minute. I am even more worried about the children that may be forgotten. The vaccine mandate that was put into place by Governor Baker has left… [Read More]

Okay, so…technically, this is the 11/11 issue. So, that means it’s too late to tell you about the Veterans Day parade on the same date at 9 a.m. right? Well, not really. Some of you will get this baby a day early, so I’m reminding you. Details were in last week’s issue: Parade steps off… [Read More]

Tree Warden Recaps Last Storm Greetings from the Tree Department  It was a dark and stormy night, to say the least. At 3:45 a.m. John Q. Public was driving to Fairhaven from Acushnet on Alden Road. At that same time the Nor’Easter that had been hitting us pretty hard all night ramped it up a… [Read More]

Commission on Disability Looking for Members Hello. My name is Marcus Ferro, I am one of your five elected Commis­sioners on the Board of Public Works. But I’m writing to you today as a sibling of an individual living with autism and as the Chairperson of Fairhaven’s Commission on Disability. Commissions on Disability are estab­lished… [Read More]

Ouch! That storm was a doozy (see page 12). Last week we lost power and it messed up our schedule getting the paper out, but we managed it.  This week, we have some great pictures of the damage that little no-namer did. A few boats at the marina got loose from the docks and ended… [Read More]

Vaping is Dangerous to Teens The start of the school year and new routines brings new worries about teen vaping. These concerns are important, especially now, because smoking and vaping may put people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19. One in three Massachusetts teens vape and talking with young people about the dangers of vaping… [Read More]

Well, this is fun.  Power went out in the middle of the night. Of course, I wasn’t done with this baby yet.  Did a few things on the laptop, but not enough to make a difference. So, paper is getting to the printer pretty late this week. We should still have them to you on… [Read More]