5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 15

Here is a list of things you need to know today:

1. Trashed in Fair Haven: Fair Haven Borough Council announced at the meeting last night that trash removal will go private starting May 2nd. Currently, the borough Department of Public Works runs trash removal and recycling. The trucks used are nearing the end of their lifespan. Councilman Peters said the switch to private service will save the town $110,000 this year alone. Until then, the trash pick-up schedule will remain the same. 

2. New Yard Sale Fee: Fair Haven resident who want to participate in the town-wide yard sale this year may have to pay a $2 fee. According to the mayor, the fee will cover some advertising for the sale and the resources used by the surplus of people who come into the borough for the sale. The public hearing for the adoption of this addition to the current ordinance will be on March 28.

3. Forrestdale Students Create African Library: The 4th and 5th graders of the Forrestdale Book Club have been collecting books  in order to start a library in Africa. They successfully reached over 1,000 book, which is the number needed to do so. "These young readers are happy to spread their joy of reading with children who are less fortunate," says Jamie Walsack, Book Club advisor. After collecting books, they raised money and shipped the books on March 10th. Congratulations to these students on a job well done!

4. Play Ball: Bulldog Baseball had an yesterday to help prepare for their season, which will start next week. The boys played Neptune and led the game until the final inning when the Flyers scored 6 runs. The final score of the game was 5-6. 

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