When it comes to volunteer fire department reorganizations of the New Year, while members usually know who’s up next and for what position on the line of officers, it’s all formalized with official oaths of office on New Year’s Day.
Auld Lang Syne. The lyrics of the song are all about friendship — forever friends raising a glass and toasting to the good times, adventures and misadventures they’ve shared.
With the New Year on the horizon, sometimes it takes some moon glow to light the way.
The murky skies may mask the stars, but the moon tells us they’re there and always within a dreamer’s reach. And what’s not to reach for when the fuzzy picture becomes perfect with a moon waxing full standing in for the hidden star atop the evergreen.
Evergreen. It’s not just the live tree’s forever color that has a bright meaning. It’s what the murky sky masks — that evergreen riverfront scene. Always there. Always lit by the moon and stars behind the sky’s dank weather veil. Always attainable as we reach for the light, dazed into the New Year.
** Thanks to Fair Havenite Susan Culbert for the misty weather pics! She spotted the spectacular moon-topped tree on a trek down River Road before Christmas and the rest by the river. **
Here’s the weather forecast for the days ahead, courtesy of the National Weather Service …
Former longtime Fair Havenite Walter “Walt” Wilson Sr., more recently of Lincroft, passed away on Friday, Dec. 22, surrounded by his loving family. He was 90.
The annual Christmas reprise from R-FH Retro …
Merry Christmas, Rumson and Fair Havenites! Cherish your day, make those memories and hold on tight to them. One day they will be your best Christmas present.
Continue reading A First Fair Haven Christmas
Because Santa Claus is everywhere these days … our annual reprise …
By Elaine Van Develde
It’s that time of the year when a longstanding Fair Haven tradition comes to mind and heart — those classic kid photos at the firehouse with Santa. There’s the park. Then there’s the firehouse. That was today.
I remember …
It’s Santa and stroll time tonight in Fair Haven.
Continue reading Getting Festive in Fair Haven: Lights, Stroll, Santa! 
Santa Claus is coming to downtown Fair Haven Friday night, and he’s gonna help light things up for the holiday season.
As it usually stands to reason for the season, families valiantly try to coordinate those classic photos for the ol’ memory album.
Though, it’s always fun to catch them trying to set up the pose with the typical snafus — cranky kids, losing a little balance and all saying “Cheese … and don’t drop the child!” for that camera at the same time, toothy grins intact.
So, the Retro Pic of the Day honors that time-honored moment of the pose set-up with a Fair Haven family at last year’s tree lighting.
Well, they still look pretty good … Cheese and Santa!
“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.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Fair Haven-Raised Longtime Rumsonite & First Aid Squad Member, Frank Davis Jr., 76 
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
Longtime Fair Haven business owner, Joseph Accardi, of Accardi’s Barber Shop, passed away Nov. 26 of natural causes. He was nearly 89.
Continue reading In Memoriam: 65-Year Fair Haven Business Owner, Joseph Accardi, of Accardi’s Barber Shop Former Fair Haven business owner Irving L. Yaffie, of Brick, passed away on Nov. 16. He was 74.
Continue reading In Memoriam: Former Fair Haven Business Owner, Irv Yaffie, 74 
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