We did not publish for two weeks for our summer break. Here’s a little bit of what happened while we were gone.
Homecoming Day Fair
The rain held off for Fairhaven’s 43rd annual Homecoming Day Fair on Saturday, 6/29/19 in the center of town. A bit of a sprinkle later in the afternoon sent some people inside, but most people stayed out and enjoyed the 175+ booths of crafts, vendors, food and games for kids.
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- The weather mostly held out with the exception of some threatening clouds and a few sprinkles as the streets filled up during the 43rd annual Homecoming Day Fair in Fairhaven center on 6/29/19. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- The women of the East Fairhaven Improvement Association serve up delicious strawberry shortcake during the 43rd annual Homecoming Day Fair on Saturday, 6/29/19. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- Antique fire trucks Engine 6 and Engine 3 offer rides around the Center of Fairhaven during the Homecoming Day Fair on Saturday, 6/29/19. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- L-R: Ted Silva and Eddie Rose mix up the batches of Cacoila to feed the long lines at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association booth during the 43rd annual omecoming Day Fair on Saturday, 6/29/19. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
Town Hall flag pole re-installed
The Fairhaven Fire Department uses Ladder 1 to help the town hall custodial staff re-install the flag pole after it was repainted on Thursday, 6/27/19. Paul Correia and Chauncey Burr operate the ladder truck, while Kevin Fournier and Frank Fostin secure the pole.
The Fairhaven Fire Department uses Ladder 1 to help the town hall custodial staff re-install the flag pole after it was repainted on Thursday, 6/27/19. Paul Correia and Chauncey Burr operate the ladder truck, while Kevin Fournier and Frank Fostin secure the pole. Photo courtesy of Carole Mahaney.
The Fairhaven Fire Department uses Ladder 1 to help the town hall custodial staff re-install the flag pole after it was repainted on Thursday, 6/27/19. Paul Correia and Chauncey Burr operate the ladder truck, while Kevin Fournier and Frank Fostin secure the pole. Photo courtesy of James Mahaney.
July 4 parade and Fort Phoenix ceremony
Fairhaven held its annual parade and car cruise, raising of the big flag at Fairhaven High School, and ceremony at Fort Phoenix, including the firing of the fort’s five cannons on July 4. Photos by Glenn C. Silva. To see more of his photos from this event visit https://photos.app.goo.gl/ALeqYk15DdXGVcfB8. To see more of his other photos, find him on Instagram: @asttephoto
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- School Committee member Kyle Bueno (RIGHT) helps carry a 50×30-foot flag down Green Street during this year’s July 4 parade. Photo by Glenn C Silva.
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- (L-R) Emma de Brum and Karen Isaksen arequite festive in heir sequined hats during this year’s July 4 parade in Fairhaven. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- Ben Heavey and crew make bubbles and wave to everyone during this year’s July 4 parade in Fairhaven. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- Fairhaven Selectboard chairperson Charles K. Murphy reads the Declaration of Independance duriing the ceremony at Fort Phoenix on July 4, 2019. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- Fairhaven Officer of Tourism Director Christopher Richard gives everyone a history lesson on how Fort Pheonix came to be at the July 4 ceremony. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- Jeff Lucas looks the part as a member of the Fairhaven Village Militia during the July 4 ceremony at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- Members of the Fairhaven Village Militia let the “Flint Fly” during this year’s July 4 parade. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- Donald and Lois Tucker, both in their 80’s, watch the parade from their house on Green Street, where they have lived for 56 years, and have never missed a parade. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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