By Beth David, Editor OOOEEE….it’s that time of year again. It’s a whole week early for my favorite holiday, but next week would be too late. So, you have plenty of time to follow the trail. All the stops on our trail this year are up and running and will be lit up every night… [Read More]

Trump is Short Range Disaster; Harris is Long Term Disaster Trump is a short-range, scatter­brained Pragmatist who can’t be trusted to be consistent. Even when he is right, it’s only for the moment. His next moment is in a different direction. And the third moment, in a third direction. His rambling speeches randomly combine personal… [Read More]

Ussach Opinion is Absurd I truly enjoy reading your Fair­haven Neighborhood News, especially while lunching at the Courtyard Restaurant.  I was taken aback, however, when I read an opinion from Betty Ussach. Ms. Ussach is not one of my favorite writers. Her opinions are divisive, accusatory, not supported by facts, arrogant, and generally insulting to our intelligence.  Her last… [Read More]

Bring Back Door Decorating Contest The Fairhaven Door Decorating Contest: A Tradition Worth Reviving  Fairhaven’s annual door decorat­ing contest was once a beloved tradition, bringing together residents of all ages during the holiday season. For many years, this event trans­formed the community into a winter wonderland, with front doors adorned in festive displays of creativity… [Read More]

A  Homecoming Having known Mark Sylvia his entire life, I fully  support his run for State rep in the 10th Bristol District. We are both life-long residents of this beautiful community. There may be many years difference in our ages, but we both know how important this town is, as well as the entire district. … [Read More]

Eliminate Subminimum Wage for Tipped Workers A newly released report from the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at UMass Amherst reveals the substantial benefits of eliminating the subminimum wage for tipped workers, providing clear evidence in favor of the Question 5 ballot measure. The report, Potential Impacts of a Full Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers… [Read More]

Well, so much for the sanctity of Executive Session, huh? It seems everyone knows that the Fairhaven Select Board voted not to renew the TA’s contract (see page 4). But, then again, who knows for sure? It all happened (or didn’t) behind closed doors. Hopefully, the exit negotiations won’t go on much longer and we… [Read More]

Undecided Voters, Stay Home With all the chaos, outrageous rhetoric, and existential threats, any voter who remains undecided now should stay home on election day. Not having paid attention, or far worse, not caring about the future of the United States, despite all the unequivocal warning signs, the undecided voter’s apathy is a genuine threat to… [Read More]

Pires Explains Lack of Response This letter was sent to the League of Women Voters (see 10/10/24 issue) Dear Kristen, Thank you for reaching out and for the opportunity to participate in the League of Women Voters of Southcoast’s Candidates’ Night. I truly appreciate the effort you and your organization put into facilitating these important… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Oh, no. It’s Columbus Day already? I love this motor­cycle weather, but this is one of those years when I just did not get enough summer. A couple more warm days would be nice. No complain­ing, though in these parts. People south of here are being devastated by crazy storms. One… [Read More]