YIKES! It’s almost June already. This cold weather makes that seem impossible. But, they tell me that this week we’ll have some super hot weather…for a day? That’s how it’s been going, one day hot, one day cold. It also means the high school graduation is coming up in a couple of weeks. This week,… [Read More]

Republican states are free, Democratic states are not The Republican state of Florida vs. the Democratic states of NY and California. The intent of this letter is to contrast the differences in the way the states are governed, their policies and the results of them.  Consider the state of Florica, Ron DeSantis is the governor…. [Read More]

We can make a difference with litter Dear Neighbors, I live off Sconticut Neck Road, and enjoy taking walks along our rocky shore­line year-round. Last summer during one of these walks I spotted a plastic bag blowing around, so I grabbed it to get it off the beach. As I continued along, I picked up… [Read More]

As everyone probably knows, the town has set a date for a Special Election on July 26th. This is another important step toward moving forward in our town. This was a huge undertaking in which we had an amazing group of dedicated volunteers helping all over town. But this recall movement is not over yet…. [Read More]

Dear Selectboard members, especially Mr. Freitas,  We are two of the roughly 2500 Fairhaven registered voters who signed the petition to recall Mr. Freitas. We are also among the 50 voters who signed the preliminary docu­ment initiating the process.  Mr. Freitas, please feel free to have your attorney contact us directly if he discovers any… [Read More]

Will Fairhaven ever get a legitimate Town Administrator? With more than 20 percent of registered voters’ signatures on the recall petition having been certified, and the Select Board having voted to set the special election to replace Mr. Freitas, you’d think we are on the path to restoring dignity and trust in our town government…. [Read More]

Once a bully, always a bully. Remember when Selectman Freitas promised that he’d resign if the required number of signatures were gathered? He made that statement on social media, and again to WBSM radio (twice). It should surprise nobody that his word means nothing. It should surprise nobody that he has no respect for the… [Read More]

New Tree Warden is “very enthusiastic” Fairhaven has a new and very enthusiastic Tree Warden. I’m hopin he will be appreciative of any suggestions the residents of Fairhaven have.  The Little Bay Conservation Area (about 70 acres) was acquired in 1996 for the enjoyment of all. Since then, many of the older trees have succumbed… [Read More]

Food pantry is available This letter is to remind needy folks that the dedicated Shepherd’s Pantry volunteers, located at the Long Plain United Methodist Church, 1215 Main St., Acushnet, are waiting to serve you. Before the pandemic made its way into our lives, the clients who came looking for help averaged around 90 individuals each… [Read More]

Hahn calls for truce I respectfully request that Mr DeTerra and I declare a truce because as we all know the Board of Health has to get down to business and has a lot of work to do. I am confident with our new board member, Chief Gallagher, and our new Health Agent, Mr. Flaherty,… [Read More]