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by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 7:10pm  Credit: Carolyne Volpe Curley ROSELAND, NJ - It was a great day in Roseland according to the borough’s Mayor John Duthie. The mayor joined the crowds of people gathered at the Harrison Avenue fair grounds to enjoy the many artisans and food providers which attended the event. The occasion was hosted by the Roseland Rotary Club along with the Roseland Junior Woman's Club and the Roseland Boosters. “What a great day this is, such beautiful weather,” enthused Duthie. "The tradition continues on this first Saturday in June when, as always, we host our fair. Really huge crowd today, parking was tight but I was able to find a spot at the library.”  Credit: Carolyne Volpe Curley There were plenty of activities for the children including sand design, games, bouncy houses and a unique train ride which took passengers around the tennis courts.  Credit: Carolyne Volpe Curley The main stage hosted a variety of acts including a martial arts demonstration, a fencing exhibition, a fitness class as well as live entertainment. Along with Fire Chief Kent Yates, volunteers from the Roseland Fire Department were on hand to display their latest rescue engine, Squad 662. The wetdown for the new vehicle is scheduled for early September.  From left: Roseland Probationary Firefighter Kyle Jezewski, Probationary Firefighter Nick Palatella, Cadet Richard Sessa, Firefighter Kevin Loveless Credit: Carolyne Volpe Curley The Mayor was met by members of his council including Councilwoman Michele Tolli, Councilman Rich Leonard and Councilman Mark Vidovich, who were also enjoying the fair. Vidovich brought his dog along for the occasion.  From left: Roseland Mayor John Duthie, Councilwoman Michele Tolli, Councilman Mark Vidovich and Councilman Rich Leonard Credit: Carolyne Volpe Curley Members of the Roseland First Squad relaxed as best they could during the day, but were also happy to provide complimentary blood pressure checks at the fair.  From left: Roseland First Aid Squad Members Tim Allendorf, Rima Patel , Alex Borg , Lieutenant Kishan Patel , John Collins , Nick DeBellonia Credit: Carolyne Volpe Curley “I’m inspired that my blood pressure was 110/58 according to the First Aid Squad,” Duthie joked. “It’s a good thing they weren’t checking my cholesterol.” Continuing to raise money for the NJ State Policeman's Benevolent Association were West Essex Local President David G. Courter and Roseland Police Officer Jason Hiter who displayed the Mercedes-Benz which will be going to one lucky winner next weekend.  Roseland Police Officer Jason Hiter and West Essex Local #81 President David G. Courter Credit: Carolyne Volpe Curley  Credit: Carolyne Volpe Curley Host families who train guide dogs for The Seeing Eye in Morristown took some time to relax in the shade with their temporary pets. The Seeing Eye is known world over and many West Essex families give of their time and energy to train the canines. “This has been such a great day,” Mayor Duthie remarked again,
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