State Auditor finds financial irregularities in Sheriff Hodgson’s Office  On February 13, 2019 the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) published the results of a performance audit of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). In four separate findings, the OSA noted financial irregularities, most with the handling of ICE-related matters. Readers can find the full… [Read More]

Everyone should be responsible Spring is right around the corner and I would hope that people have a little pride about the condition of their properties, the environment in general. On March 11th, I decided to take a walk to enjoy the bright sunshine and the wonderful area in which I call home. This is… [Read More]

Abortion is wrong Despite what the critics and cynics say or would have you believe the word of God will stand forever. I wholeheartedly believe the scripture of Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away but my words will by no means pass away. Our minds are small and finite and we are by… [Read More]

Mobilizing Others — In Love – To Serve As time marches on, so do the vital needs of impoverished people in our local community. The Salvation Army and Mobile Ministries’ faithful alliance to be front line soldiers in the effort to combat and rescue many in despair­ing conditions deserve our applause. Their commitment to feed, clothe and help… [Read More]

Lisa Plante is leader in community I encourage the people of Fairhaven to please consider and vote for Lisa Plante in the upcoming  election to serve as your Select­woman in Fairhaven. Lisa has long been a leader in our community serving on many local committees. She will continue to be a strong voice for the… [Read More]

Lisa Plante is passionate about Fairhaven’s future I’m in support of Lisa Plante to a position on the Fairhaven Select Board. I first met Lisa several years ago when my children and her children attended Wood School. She participated in many school activities and functions, not only those which benefitted specifically her own children, but… [Read More]

Pond’s letter ignores facts Mr. Pond: In response to your letter (Neighb News 2/21/19), the 2019 New York Law, does not “allow killing of a late term baby who is born alive, it removes all legal requirements to keep the baby alive” as you stated in your letter. Please read below as this is what… [Read More]

NY abortion law immoral While New York’s new abortion law doesn’t allow the killing of a late term baby who is born alive. It removes all legal requirements to keep the baby alive. The mother would have the right to deny any medical attention to keep the baby alive for virtually any reason. While you… [Read More]

The Unitarian Memorial Church and the Universalist Society of Fairhaven is facing a bright future In the January 3, 2019 edition of this paper, Mike and Juliet Merolla, expressed concerns about our Unitarian Memorial Church. While our church is in need of repairs, the roof is not falling down and a comparison with St. Anne’s… [Read More]

Humane Society Exceeds 2018 Adoption Goal The Humane Society & Shelter is proud to announce that their goal of 725 adoptions was sexceeded when they reached 738 adoptions on December 31, 2018! In January of 2018 they set their goal to 725 adoptions by the end of the year, knowing this was a very high number…. [Read More]