By Beth David, Editor Free speech and a free press together are, inarguably, the first pillar of democracy, the most impor­tant part of the foundation that allows people to be free. If you can’t speak your truth, if you can’t write your truth, if you can’t shout your opinion from the rooftops, then you cannot… [Read More]

Little Bay Conservation Area is Not a Park Just a few facts about the Little Bay Conserva­tion Area.  1: The Little Bay Conservation area (about 70 acres), is not a park. It is a conservation area that has been owned and managed by the [Fairhaven] Conservation Com­mis­sion for the last 12 years, but, sad to… [Read More]

Hot enough for ya? Okay, if you’re one of those people who think we can’t complain about the heat because we complained about the cold….just jump down a paragraph or two. I reserve the right to complain about ALL extreme weather. And, it has definitely been extreme. We’ve got all kinds of good stuff in… [Read More]

Get Inmates to Help With Beach Cleanup I have a couple of local concerns that need your attention and help. A recent publication in Dartmouth Week headlined that our Bristol County inmates are now raking the beach at Round Hill in Dartmouth… Free of Charge! Last time I checked, Fairhaven is still in Bristol County… [Read More]

Could you do it? Could you? Could you take a crying child away from his or her mother or father and put him in a place full of strangers and other kids all crying for their parents, too? That’s what is happening on our border with Mexico, in our name. This is how low America… [Read More]

Bikes Not Fitting in Center? How about this one? I was dumbstruck by the complaint about the new bike program that is up and running in town. Here’s an illustration of what a bike of the late 1800’s would look like. I’m going to spare you a photo of a horse and wagon that would… [Read More]

Thank you, Senator Montigny The We the People Resolution (S.2243) is moving forward from the Senate’s Committee on Rules (chaired by Senator Montigny) to considera­tion by the full Senate. The forward motion of this resolution is due in no small measure to the efforts and support given by Sen. Mark Montigny. The Resolution, which failed… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Oh no! It’s crawl-under-a-rock time. It’s “jibe,” not “jive.” Jibe. AARRGGHH!!!!! Apologies to Aunt Nina, who probably cringed so hard she gave herself a headache. We have a bunch of public hearings this week. See page 3 for the Selectboard. The Appeals board will be in next week. There’s been a… [Read More]

I was present at the BPW meeting Monday, 5/21, and as both a resident of the Macomber/Pimental Park neigh­bor­hood and a member of the town’s Bikeway Committee I have some observations about what transpired. While I applaud the BPW for their willingness to contribute to bike awareness in town, as evidenced by their work on… [Read More]

Neighb News account not accurate Last week’s edition of the Fairhaven Neighborhood News reported on the joint meeting of Finance Committee and the Selectmen relative to the newly proposed wage classification plan for non-union employees. It was reported that I stated “it did not sit well with me.” That is not an accurate interpretation of… [Read More]