By Beth David, Editor
The North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual music night filled Benoit Square on Sunday, 8/13/23, with hundreds of people listening to Eddie and the Exciters, and filled the street with people dancing to the old tunes. More than a dozen classic and antique cars also lined Adams Street, which was blocked off to traffic.
The NFIA sold malassadas, hamburgers, hot dogs, and other goodies, while people also had a chance at a 50-50 raffle.
Nancy DeSousa of Acushnet was the lucky winner of the $282. She said it was her first time attending music night and she bought a ticket to “support the cause.”
The NFIA sponsors several free events throughout the year. Their next event is this Sunday, a classic car show that will feature music, raffles, vendors, and children’s activities. See page 3 for details.
The organization meets the third Thursday of every month at the old fire station in Benoit Square. They are always looking for members and volunteers. Contact northfairhavenimprovement267@gmail.com; visit https://northfairhavenimprovementassoc.weebly.com or find them on Facebook.
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- Women dance to the oldies by Eddie and the Exciters in Benoit Square in Fairhaven during the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual music night on Sunday, 8/13/23. Photo by Beth David.
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- 50-50 raffle winner Nancy DeSousa of Acushnet (MIDDLE) shows off her prize after it was presented by North Fairhaven Improvement Association members Andrew Romano (LEFT) and Jodi Duval (RIGHT) during the NFIA’s annual music night on Sunday, 8/13/23. Photo by Beth David.
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- Miabella dances while her adults, Joni Gaudiello and Leo Maxfield, encourage her during the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual music night on Sunday, 8/13/23. Photo by Beth David.
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- Nancy Moreira and Andy Fleming (RIGHT) dance the jitterbug on Adams Street lined with classic and antique cars during music night in Benoit Square in Fairhaven on Sunday, 8/13/23, when Eddie and the Exciters sang all the old tunes. Photo by Beth David.
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- A 1959 Edsel is one of about 16 classic and antique cars on display on Adams Street during the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual music night on Sunday, 8/13/23. Photo by Beth David.
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- Eddie of Eddie and the Exciters sings an oldie under the gazebo in Benoit Square in Fairhaven during music night on Sunday, 8/13/23. Photo by Beth David.
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- The crowd fills the east side of Benoit Square in Fairhaven during the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual music night on Sunday, 8/13/23. Photo by Beth David.
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- The crowd fills the north side of Benoit Square in Fairhaven during the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual music night on Sunday, 8/13/23. Photo by Beth David.
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- The cooks, L-R: Rosanne Cordeira, Andrew Romano, Laura Britto, of the North Fairhaven Improvement Association, give a quick hello to the local free sheet while they prepare the food during music night in Benoit Square in Fairhaven on Sunday, 8/13/23, when Eddie and the Exciters sang all the old tunes and people danced in the street. Photo by Beth David.
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- Antique and classic cars line Adams Street in Benoit Square in Fairhaven during the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual music night on Sunday, 8/13/23. Photo by Beth David.
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- A typical car hop meal is on an antique car during the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual music night on Sunday, 8/13/23. Photo by Beth David.
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