How much simpler these conten­tious events might be if [Selectboard chair Daniel] Freitas, seeing that he is not suited nor able to function as an effective select person, would simply volunteer to step down from his current office. There is precedence amongst our political leaders. Granted circum­stances where a bit different, but take Richard Nixon… [Read More]

I write this before the signature count has been turned into the town clerk. Whatever the outcome of this effort the result is clear. Fairhaven has been tremendously damaged by [Selectboard chair] Dan Freitas’s tenure. He has embarrassed our town, shamed the Freitas family name, and created a personal legacy of bad judgements that will… [Read More]

By Editor Beth David We don’t lie in our paper. And I don’t lie in my editorial. That would be libel, Mr. Freitas. Please, feel free to sue us. Oh, did I mention there’s a recall effort afoot? Visit www.RecallDanFreitas.com One can only hope. Fairhaven is the only town in these parts that requires signatures… [Read More]

Volunteer for a committee This year has been an interesting one. People have been paying closer attention to Town Government than in years past and many of you have participated in public meetings, written letters to the editor of this newspaper, posted concerns on Facebook, etc. I would like to take this opportu­nity to remind… [Read More]

Think Again, Fairhaven For months now our beautiful town has been held captive by an abusive, lying and corrupt Selectboard chair Mr. Freitas and his silent conspirator Mr. Silvia. Now it’s clear that this whole town knows it, and now it’s time to fix it. If you think we can afford to wait, think again…. [Read More]

Residents have expressed thanks for recall effort Since the recall effort has started we have had so many people express gratitude for our efforts. One person thanked us for “taking back our town” and that really hit home to me. All of us who live here really do love the town and want a local… [Read More]

Tree Warden: Support higher pay for tree workers Hello, Don Collasius, Tree warden here.  I will be appearing before the Board of Selectman on 26 APR 21. I urge you to view this on town cable  [channel 18, or watch live at fairhaventv.com] and what I hope to display is a dedicated group of elected… [Read More]

Vote on 5/18 Mattapoisett As a boy in the 1930’s and through the 40’s I was a Sconticut Necker. Then I went to college, volunteered and served in the US Army, went to Korea, returned home to continue my education and marry a Mattapoisett girl I met at Fairhaven High School, class of 49. For… [Read More]

Board of Health denies access And the hits just keep on comin’…literally. Once again, I was at Town Hall again prior to and during the meeting of the Board of Health held on Wednesday the 14th. Once again, my intention was to have a peaceful demonstration to bring attention to the Recall effort now underway… [Read More]

Fairhaven can’t wait any longer Fairhaven, we can’t wait any longer to right this sinking ship of a Selectboard. Real damage is being done by Mr. Freitas and Mr. Silvia’s obvious incompetence, corruption and the abandonment of their duties; especially as it pertains to our still not having a legitimate Town Administrator. Mr. Silvia and… [Read More]