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Fall 2014

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The Southcoast of Massachusetts offers so much to the traveler and resident alike. From the secluded beaches and preserved colonial architecture to the abundant cultural offer-ings, this often overlooked coastline of the Commonwealth is a treasure to discover and experience.

Fairhaven, originally the eastern part of the Dartmouth Purchase, seceded and incorpo-rated in 1812. It is a delightful coastal seaport village with an irregular and captivating coast-line. Sconticut Neck, Wilbur’s Point and West Island offer a view to the more recent past when during the 20th century warm weather cottages and cabins began to dot its shores and the warm waters of Buzzard’s Bay would entice bathers from June through September. The areas of East Fairhaven, Shaws Cove andLittle Bay offer yet another perspective for those who call Fairhaven home with mid-cen-tury and farmhouse style residences and spec-tacular vistas from the hills along the coastline. Although over the years Fairhaven has grown in size, it has maintained its small town char-acteristics. From the annual Homecoming Day fair to Revolutionary war re-encampments, history seems to repeat itself. Whether you

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have found your home in Fairhaven, or are simply visiting, you undoubtedly recognize how special this town and community are.

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The Center of Fairhaven as it is dubbed today was originally referred to as Fairhaven Vil-lage according to historic maps, newspaper articles and various books written about this part of town. The Village features architec-turally fascinating buildings of yesteryear. No-table examples are the French Gothic Town Hall, the Italian Renaissance Library and the Memorial Church, an impressive example of English Vertical Gothic. One cannot help but feel transported to another part of the World. These public buildings were given to the town by native son Henry Huttleston Rogers in the late 19th and early 20th century

Well-preserved Greek Revival homes are in-terspersed with Colonial, Northeast Cape Style and Bungalow residences. A balanced blend of young families, retirees and profes-sionals call the village home. The “Walking” village center offers a glimpse of its maritime past as well as its present, yet is not far from the modern conveniences that are part of twenty-first-century living. Big-box stores, service stations and grocers are all just a mile away, yet nicely grouped in the commercial district.

Fort Phoenix, perched atop granite ledge, served as a strategic site and provided defense during the first naval battle of the Revolution-ary war. In Summer and Autumn historic re-

Fairhaven Center and Fort Phoenix

encampments play out as a method of teach-ing younger generations about Fairhaven’s history. Fort Phoenix Beach, a bathing pavil-ion, sandy beach and tennis and basketball courts provide for athletic and leisure enjoy-ment. Much of the granite used in the con-struction of the public buildings in Fairhaven was quarried from nearby Fort Phoenix. H. H. Rogers favored the Fort Phoenix area him-self and it was the former site of his 88 room mansion which was unfortunately dismantled in the early 20th century. Some of the archi-tectural elements from this grand estate can still be found around town.

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27 Union Street

Built in 1850, this example of Greek Revival architecture has had an interesting and note-worthy past. Once the home of Dr. George Atwood, former president of the Fairhaven Library Association and town doctor, it first occupied the land where the current Town Hall is situated, and was later moved by the Rogers family to its current location. It is an excellent example of mid-19th century archi-tecture. There are many carefully-executed renovations and additions such as the kitchen wing with cupola, energy efficient improve-ments and modern conveniences such as sec-ond-floor laundry room and 3 full bathrooms. The corner lot offers the onlooker excellent views of its decorative elements and stately presence. The first floor offers a parlor and a half, a keeping room, a large dining room and a first floor bedroom with ensuite. The sec-ond floor features 3 more bedrooms, 2 bath-rooms, upper sitting room and laundry room. An unfinished 3rd floor offers the new owner an opportunity for expansion.

Exclusively listed by Julia Mitchell 508.971.2223MLS# 71720096

$489.000

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80 Fort Street

Waterfront in the coveted Fairhaven Fort Phoenix/Center area. This home borrows fea-tures from Greek Revivals, Colonial and Vic-torian home styles and features a large and brightly sunlit living room with fireplace, dining room with corner built-ins, large eat-in kitchen with wood cabinets, butler's pantry, 1/4 bath and delightful sunroom on first floor. Second and third floors feature five or six bedrooms, two full bathrooms, den, library nook and of-fice. A full basement offers ample storage. The entire home has been fitted with insulated windows and aluminum siding perfect for its waterfront location. Over half an acre of level land extends all the way to the water and fea-tures a boat ramp, newer seawall and the pos-sibility for 3 moorings. A fenced yard, mature landscaping and a detached garage complete this alluring and rarely available opportunity. Please visit our website for the floor plan.

Exclusively listed by Howe Allen857.222.3214MLS# 71703063

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Fort Phoenix

93 Green Street

Walk to library, town hall, restaurants and shops from this American Craftsman style Fairhaven Center home. Inside this well-maintained home you will find a welcom-ing entrance vestibule and adjoining office with sensational views of Fairhaven Memo-rial Church, large fireplaced living room and formal dining room. Additionally on the first floor is an eat-in kitchen, half bath and a lovely rear facing great room with hardwood flooring. On the second level are three guest rooms, an additional room that could be a bedroom and a large master bedroom and the home’s full bathroom. A fenced rear yard with water feature abuts Lady Fairhaven Park and a single car garage with large driveway, natural cedar siding, replacement windows and a newer roof add to the many features of this home.

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Oxford Village, also known colloquially as Poverty Point, is the earliest settlement in what was later to become Fairhaven in 1812. Because the only bridge access across the Achusnet to New Bedford was located on Howland or Coggeshall street, many set-tlers chose this part of town in which to build their homes. The first public school in town was located on North Street and is now af-fectionately referred to as the Stone School. This historic area of town was the center of maritime commerce into the 1800s until the construction of the Fairhaven/New Bedford bridge was completed and many of the busi-nesses and residents moved south to what is now called Fairhaven Center. This exodus of commerce and the wealth that went with it gave rise to the name “Poverty Point.”

By the mid 19th century, Oxford Village was primarily residential. Today neighbor-hood features excellent examples of Federal, Colonial-revival, Shingle and Cape Cod-style homes, many of which have been lovingly restored to their original glory. Poverty Point offers excellent access to the Interstate High-way system and route 6 as well as the bridges to New Bedford. Neighborhood identity, like other parts of Fairhaven is quite strong and is evidenced by the care its residents give to their homes in this historic part of town.

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Many notable people called this part of town home including Joseph Bates Jr. (founder of the Seventh day Adventist Church,) Joshua Slocum (Captain of the Spray, the vessel he used to become the first person to sail around the World alone), Manjiro Nakahama (the first Japanese person to live in America) and Charles Gifford (noted marine artist).

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10 Cherry Street

Come and experience beauty and history in this 1777 Antique Cape perched on a rise in Oxford Village. Abundant original elements blend wonderfully with the updates to this surprisingly spacious home. Features such as original woodwork, working fireplace, wide pine floors, china shelves, exposed beams, tasteful color choices and so much more make this home a delight to visit. Opportuni-ties to update kitchen and bathrooms allow for a new owner to make his or her mark on this piece of history. From the covered deck you can enjoy the outdoors during a light rain and look out over a verdant lawn to the New Bedford harbor. Set in a neighborhood with true gems of yesterday, this 4 bedroom home is perfect for large and small families alike. A large lot offers opportunity for addition of a shed or garage as well. If you enjoy the charm and character of vintage homes, this is not one to be missed.

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2 Oxford Street

Gracious Shingle-style waterfront home in idyllic Fairhaven. This statuesque home fea-tures 6 ensuite bedrooms, formal sunken living room, formal dining room with bow window overlooking secluded cove, grand entrance hall with fireplace, cathedral ceiling chef's kitchen with family room and gas fire-place, separate butlers pantry with additional kitchen appliances, lovely covered blue-stone patio with harbor views and in-law or servant quarters.

While located on the water with a new sea-wall, this home is not in a flood zone. Many many improvements and enhancements such as roof, siding, windows, central AC, gas fireplaces, bathrooms, etc. Unfinished bonus room accessible from water's edge under kitchen addition which is heated and cooled and would be perfect for cabana or in-home gymnasium. Beautiful landscaping and hard-scaping throughout this special property. For-merly a bed and breakfast, it is currently used as a single-family home. This beautiful home is in one of the most historic neighborhoods in Fairhaven.

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West IslandWest Island was named for Stephen West, the son-in-law of John Cooke. Notable as one of the earliest vacation communities in North America, the Wampanoag tribe used to spend their summers here, bringing their cattle over the tidal causeway to graze on the pastures. Today a paved road and a modern sturdy causeway transport traffic on to the island.

In the 1940s, West Island was laid out in a modern summer community called "Fairhav-en Estates." Today's West Island is a blend of summer cottages passed down through the generations and year-round homes from modest to grand. Beautiful beaches surround the island. On the south end of the island, Town Beach features beautiful stretches of sandy beach with views to the Bourne bridge and Falmouth. A WWII era submarine watch tower still stands there as a testament to Fairhaven's marine history, and has become an icon to West Island. The beach at the southern-most end of West Island has been considered by many to be among the most beautiful in all of coastal New England. A ma-rina and boat ramp are located just over the causeway on "Long Island." Two-thirds of the island is a state preserve, with hiking trails for exploration. West Island provides the feel-ing of being "away from it all" but is within minutes of modern shopping conveniences.

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Wilbur's PointNamed for Horatio Nelson Wilbur, a descen-dant of the 17th century Wilbur family of Bos-ton, this waterfront community was originally the family farm. The Delano family cemetery can be found there on Sconticut Neck Road. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's moth-er's family were Fairhaven natives, and the family homestead today is a Bed and Break-fast in Fairhaven Town center.

Sconticut NeckMany beaches can be found along the neck off either side of the Sconticut Neck Road. During prohibition the neck was notorious for "rum runners", since the many pathways to the water provided an ideal location to sneak illegal liquor onto shore. Today you can lose yourself on one of the beaches. Many differ-ent neighborhoods are located on the neck, from new suburban style sub developments to established summer retreats.

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16 Balsam Street

Waterfront on West Island. This cottage sits on almost 1/4 of an acre of land with sea-wall and offers exceptional views of West-ward communities of Wilbur's Point, the Elizabeth Islands and Cuttyhunk as well as the lovely Buzzard's Bay. The cottage features 2 bedrooms and is connected to West Island sewer. Used primarily as a seasonal home, this home does have heat and could be used year round. While much of the house remains un-updated, there are some very appealing features such as skylights, a working fireplace and sunken sunroom with sliders to a level rear yard. Priced well below other waterfront properties on West Island, it offers opportu-nity to update or replace with a larger flood zone approved structure.

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20 Bass Creek

Brand-new construction on West Island. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is just steps from Fairhaven's West Island Crescent beach. Nestled off the public road, this home fea-tures privacy and serenity and is surrounded by protected conservation land. Water views are possible from the second floor rooms and deck. The exterior is fitted with natural cedar shingles, weather resistant composite trim, and architectural roof shingles. The windows are wood interior and vinyl exterior insulated windows. The decks are made of mahogany and wrap around half the home with access from the great room and master suite. Inside this home you will find a great room with soaring ceilings, stone clad gas fireplace and open-concept chef's kitchen with wood cabi-netry. The entire home including the bath-rooms offer red oak flooring. Each bedroom offers ample closet space, abundant light and ensuite baths. Basement which could be fin-ished also offers a 2 car garage. Many more features to explore. The estimated completion date is the end of August.

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$759,000

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252 Sconticut Neck Road

Enjoy panoramic water views from the second and third floors as well as the rear deck. This home has been carefully updated with ev-erything from new insulation and windows, updated wiring and plumbing, new roof to beautiful wood flooring. Its flexible floor plan allows for possible in-law set-up with water and natural gas connection for second kitchen on second floor and front and rear staircases, enabling separate entrances for in-law or of-fice configuration. A fenced and landscaped yard just yards from the water offer plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment as well as ample parking. Abundant storage exists in the many closets and finished third floor. A covered front porch and rear mud room allow this home to stay clean and pristine inside.

Exclusively listed by Gerry ten Brinke 508.904.0479MLS# 71713334

$289,000

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The home at 27 Union Street in Fairhaven Center did not begin its life in its current loca-tion. In what we now know as Eminent Do-main, the parcel of land it was built on was acquired along with several other lots in 1891 by Henry Huddleston (HH) Rogers to provide a central space for his new project, an impres-sive town hall for Fairhaven. The residence, which later would become known as the At-wood house, was built in the 1830s at the northeast corner of the intersection of William and Center Streets. While many of the hous-es occupying these parcels were simply torn down, this home was saved because it was both a fine example of Greek Revival archi-tecture and it had a structure sturdy enough to survive relocation using rollers to move it down the William Street to its current loca-tion. The Atwood house is splendid example of Greek Revival Architecture and features Doric corner pilasters and a pedimented gable fa-çade with symmetrical window placement. Later alterations to the home were of a dis-tinctly Italianate style and can be seen in the paired windows on third floor and the Vene-tian-inspired entry hood with bracketed squat pilasters on either side of the door. More

recent renovations bring greater comfort and modern improvements to the home. A stylish addition to the east side of the home now houses the kitchen and features a cu-pola which vents hot air through its windows while it brings additional sunlight into this large space. Grand and original woodwork re-mains throughout the house aside numerous modern living conveniences. A much more contemporary and appealing feature of this home is a first-floor bedroom with ensuite bathroom.

The current name for the house comes from Dr. George Atwood who was a town physician for 38 years. He used the building as both his residence and office and always kept a horse and buggy at the ready in front of his home. He was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1815 and moved to Fairhaven in 1850, pur-chasing this home when it sat in its original location. In addition to being a skilled phy-sician, Dr. Atwood was the president of the Bristol South District Medical Society and was the organizer and president of the Fairhaven Library Association. He died in 1888 leaving the home to his second wife, Henrietta (Swift) Atwood who three years later sold the par-cel of land to HH Rogers for the purposes of building the town hall. In exchange, HH Rog-ers sold Mrs. Atwood the Union Street parcel of land on which the home now occupies.

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North Fairhaven

North Fairhaven was one of the earliest set-tled areas of Fairhaven. Its most prominent landowner was John Cooke, an original May-flower passenger, who settled there about 1662. The site of Cooke’s homestead and his garrison are marked as historical spots. The area was primarily farmland until the 1890s when the Coggeshall Street Bridge opened al-lowing an easy commute between Fairhaven and the textile mills in New Bedford. The bridge brought about a population boom with French-Canadian and Portuguese fami-lies building homes, schools, churches and a small business district by 1925.

Today much of the property in North Fairhav-en is residential, with a few restaurants and other businesses scattered along Main Street. Livesey Park on Glenhaven Ave. offers recre-ational opportunities with its ball fields, play-ground, tennis courts and skateboard park. Dattco, the commuter bus line to Boston, is conveniently located on Sycamore Street. Mega bus also operates from the Dattco ter-minal with direct, affordable service to New York City. St. Mary’s Church serves the Ro-man Catholic population of North Fairhaven and the Church of the Good Shepherd (Epis-copal) is also located there.

North and East Fairhaven

East Fairhaven

Settled during the second half of the 1600s by members of the Delano and Jenney fami-lies, East Fairhaven maintained it rural farming atmosphere much longer than the rest of the town. The main roads in East Fairhaven once connected large farms. Beginning in the mid-twentieth century some of those farms were subdivided for residential housing. Stone walls and open fields are still quite plentiful in the area and a few family farms survive.

What is now part of US Route 6 running through East Fairhaven was originally “the Mattapoisett Road” and still later a well-traveled route for vacationers headed to Cape Cod. Some of the older commercial buildings along the road were first built to cater to those seasonal travelers. There is saltwater shoreline along the southern edge of East Fairhaven and some properties near Shaw’s Cove and Little Bay offer picturesque water views.The East Fairhaven School, opened in 2007, serves about half of the town’s elementary school children. The Mariner soccer fields and Shaw Road little league complex are both lo-cated in East Fairhaven.

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20 Garrison Street

Bungalow-style Fairhaven Riverside/North Fairhaven Center home. Inside this nicely up-dated home you will find a large open-con-cept living and dining room with easy to care for wood laminate flooring, abundant light and separate entrance vestibule. At the rear of this home is a renovated kitchen with sliding doors to an elevated rear deck overlooking the fenced yard and storage shed. A master bedroom, guest room and a full bath round out the first floor offerings. On the second floor you will find a spacious bedroom with skylights and abundant storage. The finished basement is a perfect media room or recre-ation room. A long driveway offers parking for two cars. Care-free vinyl siding, a newer roof and replacement windows mean that you can enjoy this home for years without the need for updates. Walk to Riverside Cemetery and the revitalized Benoit Square. You can ac-cess highways and shopping easily and enjoy a very nicely-kept neighborhood setting.

Exclusively listed by Howe Allen 857.222.3214 MLS# 71730079

$235,000

Riverside/North Fairhaven

Howe Allen

Howe Allen Realty began when a 4-year old Howe Allen, the firm’s owner and founder, tagged along with his mother. She was a real estate agent, and Howe accompanied her when she was conducting open houses and showing properties. Fast forward 20 years and Howe pursued a similar path to his moth-er’s and now has been involved in the real estate industry for over a quarter of a cen-tury. He is excited to be fulfilling a dream of owning a brokerage firm which specializes in delivering services that are above and beyond those of traditional real estate firms. Howe also pursued a corporate career for almost 20 years. This experience has proven to be very important and useful in running his own business. Prior to opening his own firm, he worked for Sotheby’s International Realty and was one of the top producing agents for that firm. Howe and his husband, Tim Evans are proud to live in the Fairhaven walking village with their two Jack Russell Terriers, Dutch and Cheer.

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Tim Evans

Tim Evans’ passion for homes is second only to his love of music. At the very early age of eight, Tim began developing his musical tal-ent studying piano and performing in various choral groups. Today, Tim continues his musi-cal pursuits in singing with the choir at the Fairhaven Memorial Church and the Sippican Choral Society in addition to accompanying various soloists at the piano in Boston and the surrounding area. He is also the music direc-tor for the annual production of “A Christmas Carol” at Worcester’s Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tim initially starting working in real estate to help his husband Howe, but has found that his interest runs deeper, and like other associates at Howe Allen Realty, he has found a passion for helping others with their real estate needs. If a piano is present at a listing, you may be able to hear a classical piece or a strain of a show tune as you check out the house.

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Sue McCann

Sue McCann moved from Boston to Fairhav-en twenty five years ago, and has since cul-tivated a unique fondness and apprecia-tion for this amazing, historic town she calls home. Sue graduated from Babson College in Wellesley, MA with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Communications. She has gained much real estate experience over the years as both mortgage originator and most recently as Realtor. Sue and her husband Mike have raised three daughters and expe-rienced the everyday beauty of Fairhaven. This unique area of Southeastern MA, with its beautiful beaches, history, culture, and archi-tecture offers a unique and rare high quality of life. They have been, and continue to be, actively involved in numerous local athletic, community and school organizations.

Louise E. Merrick

Louise E. Merrick graduated from New Bed-ford High School with highest honors and continued her studies at University of Mas-sachusetts Amherst graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Gerontology. Since graduat-ing she has worked in the health care indus-try and runs Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation in Fall River, MA. Louise has devoted her life to preserving the dignity of our Nation’s seniors and is now focusing on assisting people of all ages with their real es-tate needs. Louise has always been passion-ate about houses and making them a home. She has lived in many parts of the Country and has developed a fine sense of architec-

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Robert Rapoza

Bob is the former Director of Real Estate for a southern New England residential and commercial development corporation and has joined Howe Allen Realty after a quarter century of real estate expertise throughout southern New England. Bob is a multi-million dollar producer in residential and commercial sales as well as in land planning and develop-ment. Bob’s family roots in the area go back to the 19th century when his grandfather ar-rived here on the whale ship Morning Star. A graduate of the University of Louisville and Western Connecticut State University, Bob began his career as high school teacher until he discovered his passion for real estate. For-merly a longtime resident of West Island, Bob and his wife currently live in Padanaram Vil-lage in Dartmouth.

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Julia Mitchell

As a professional real estate broker for the past 27 years and multi-million dollar produc-er, Julie offers her clients immediate as well as long-term advantages. As an expert in her field, she accurately determines the market value of properties she lists, recognizes quali-fied buyers and gives her listings the extra ef-fort to ensure a successful transaction. Julie is a broker associate with Howe Allen Realty, a member of the Greater New Bedford As-sociation of Realtors, a graduate of Stonehill College Appraisal training, holds her GRI des-ignation and is a full-time Fairhaven resident. She shares her life with her husband Bill.

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Gerry ten Brinke

Gerry has been on all sides of the real estate paradigm. Over the years she has not only been a buyer/seller of multiple residential properties, including renovation and new construction projects, but has also handled the real estate closing process as a Massachu-setts attorney. Along with an undergraduate degree in education from Rhode Island Col-lege, she holds an advanced degree in Coun-seling and Psychotherapy from Rivier College, as well as her Juris Doctorate from Massachu-setts School of Law. Admitted to the Massa-chusetts Supreme Judicial Court, The United States District Court for the District of Mas-sachusetts and the United States Court of Ap-peals, prior to relocating to the South Coast, she had a private law practice for ten years in Sudbury, MA. Gerry has served as a volunteer member for the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Office and completed The Pro-gram on Negotiation for Senior Executives at Harvard Law. She is also a Massachusetts Notary Public. The mother of four grown chil-dren, she resides with her husband on West Island, with their dogs.

Anne Stein

Anne’s formal training in film production and veterinary technical science certainly has pre-pared her well for her thriving pet sitting and dog walking business, but why did Howe feel she would also make a great addition to his brokerage. According to Howe “if you can train a monkey to reheat a frozen din-ner in the microwave you can do just about anything…” Anne has worked with Howe for nearly 6 years and although his business rarely requires those talents he finds that Anne brings so much more to the firm. Her ability to listen learn and help are skills Howe cannot imagine his firm being without and clients always appreciate her spirit, tenacity, and knowledge. Anne knows what makes a home and in everything she does she brings that knowledge and caring to the table.

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Summer Event Highlights

September - All Month

Henry H. Rogers Walking ToursJune through SeptemberTuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.Start outside Town Hall, 40 Center St.

Fort Phoenix Minuteman ToursJune through SeptemberFridays, 10:00 a.m.Start at Fort Phoenix flagpoleFort Phoenix, Old Fort Rd.

Old Stone SchoolhouseSaturdaysNoon to 4:00 p.m.40 North Street

Fairhaven Farmer’s MarketSunday afternoonsJune 15 through October 19, 2014Fairhaven High School 12 Huttleston Avenue

September

Fairhaven Village Militia Fall Revolutionary War EncampmentSaturday and Sunday, September 27 & 28Fort Phoenix, Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA10:00 a.m. Saturday to 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Cannon firing approx. 6:30 p.m. Saturday

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Fall Events

October

Harvest Fun Day and Scarecrow ContestSaturday, October 11, 2014, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Fairhaven Academy Building141 Main Street, Fairhaven

Riverside Cemetery TourSunday, October 12, 2014, 2:00 p.m. Riverside Cemetery, 274 Main St., Fairhaven

Halloween Bake SaleThursday October 30, 2014, 9:00 a.m. until sold outOur Lady’s Haven71 Center St., Fairhaven

November

Veterans Day ParadeTuesday, November 11, 2014, 10:00 a.m.Main Street from Oxford School south to Fairhaven High School

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