Tag Archives: Fair Haven

Obituaries

In Memoriam: Fair Haven-Raised Longtime Rumsonite & First Aid Squad Member, Frank Davis Jr., 76

“It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of a long-time member of our community and the Rumson First Aid Squad. He was a friend, he was a mentor and he was family. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will forever be treasured in our hearts. Let’s come together to support each other during this difficult time, sharing our favorite memories and celebrating the impact he had on our lives. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Davis family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Frank.” ~ Rumson First Aid Squad

Fair Haven-raised longtime Rumsonite and First Aid Squad member, Frank Davis Jr., passed away on Nov. 2 from progressive heart failure. He was 76.

After growing up in Fair Haven, Frank lived in Rumson for the last 40 years. 

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Local Life

Scene Around: Shining Fair Haven Baseball Diamonds

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Proclamations from the governing body in hand, Fair Haven championship baseball boys posed for a picture of their shining-like-a- true-diamond moment at Monday’s Borough Council meeting.

Two teams won the championships. “Our 8U and 11U Diamond teams brought home the hardware!” Mayor Josh Halpern said in a social media post. “Proud of these fantastic and talented groups of players and coaches. I am confident this won’t be the last time we are celebrating their success. Thanks for making us all proud!”

Congrats to the Diamonds!

— Photos/Mayor Josh Halpern

Local Life

A Retro Happy Thanksgiving from the Kids’ Table

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Thanksgiving at the kids' table in the 1960s with Kate and Ben Hamilton Photo/Hamilton family
Thanksgiving at the kids’ table in the 1960s with Kate and Ben Hamilton
Photo/Hamilton family

Our annual Thanksgiving tribute to the kids’ table … Remember that? Happy Thanksgiving, all! Stay safe. Stay healthy. Enjoy!

It’s Thanksgiving, and, yes, it’s all about giving thanks.

So, the Retro Pic of the Day is an ode to just that.

It’s a snapshot back in time to the 1960s with a sibling duo from Fair Haven — Ben and Kate Hamilton. Ben passed away and Kate had posted this picture on Facebook giving thanks for him. RIP, Ben.

The photo brings back memories of the era the kids’ holiday table. Remember that one?

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Elections

Council Ticket Split in Fair Haven: Dem & GOP Newcomers Win Seats

If the unofficial vote tallies hold true, there will be a lone Democrat on the six-member Fair Haven Borough Council dais in January. The winning election ticket for the governing body was split one — one challenger of each party earning a seat.

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Local Life, Opinion

Reflection: Retro Halloween Parading

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The following opinion piece on Halloween through the generations in Fair Haven was originally published in 2015. It is reprised annually … 

Before the parade passes by, this kid from Fair Haven has some parading memories on which to reflect. Remember this scene?

It’s a longstanding tradition — the Fair Haven Halloween Parade.

I remember it well — from my first parade trek back in the late 1960s to the ’70s, 80s, 90s and now.

It all started at age 7 with a wish to be Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. I’ve noticed a few in more recent years and the green-eyed jealousy monster of a near senior has reared its head. But I digress … That little dress-up fantasy of the 60s of mine was foiled when my mother couldn’t get the gingham outfit together, my pigtails were not so poised for the silver screen look and my sister refused to crawl down Hance Road as Toto.

I guess it was bad enough that from the age of 3, she was forced by this pint-sized dominatrix 5-year-old Dorothy to crawl on a makeshift Funk and Wagnall’s encyclopedia Yellow Brick Road to Oz in the living room. The neighbors never quite got over it, either.

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