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Jim Rocha entertains at "Down The Hatch" at Earl's Marina. Jim a longtime Fairhaven Firefighter is well known for belting out some good songs as a guitar soloist . Jim is also one of the most experienced scuba divers in Southern New England., and has his own diving company. He recently retired from the FFD on Oct 29, 2017

The WIIA annual clambake was held on Sunday, August 16. Lobster, Clams, Chowder and all the other classic ingredients made for the ultimate West Island feast! the all-you-can-eat @$40.00 per person event was catered by haveaclambake.com out of Wareham, MA. proceeds benefited the West Island Improvement Association

The West Island Improvement Association held it's very popular Chinese Auction on Saturday, August 15, 2009. As always a full house for this popular fund raising event. Proceeds go towards support of the association and it's building and upkeep.

Marine One, The President's helicopter was buzzing around Buzzards Bay and West Island, Fairhaven, MA today. Unknown who was on board. It's altitude was approximately 500 feet headed on course 060 towards the Cape Cod Canal. President Obama is planning a vacation at Martha's Vineyard nearby.

West Island jet skis are turbo charged , look at this thing cruise

The West Island Improvement Association kicks off their first Sunday Breakfast for the 2009 Summer Season. This popular breakfast event attracts both islanders and those from the mainland for a tasty and yes, legendary buffet style breakfast. Proceeds benefit the association.

About 14 good size Striped Bass were found dumped at the Hoppy's Landing Dock Memorial Day morning. The reason for the dumping remains a mystery. Looks like seagulls will have quite a feast at low tide.

From initial reports an estimated 14,700 gallon spill of No.6 oil was revised upwards to almost 100,000 gallons within a few days. Although the spill was wide spread along the SouthCoast, , Hoppy's Landing was considered the epicenter or "ground zero" . This small clip shows some cleanup crews and activity on June 13, 2003, 45 days after the spill.

Chris Richards at Down The Hatch, Earl's Marina, Long Island Fairhaven, MA. One of South Coast's favorite entertainers at this seaside cafe

West Island Crime watch citizens mean business as the whole causeway is blocked. Founder JP Lemeuix and Sgt Kevin Kobza of The Fairhaven Police Department along side grateful citizens of West Island with Terry Perreira, Roger and Caroline in support on behalf of The Town Of Fairhaven, Massachusetts

A tradition started around 1963 The Annual Father's Day Breakfast at The West Island Improvement Association kicks off another busy summer season on the island. Over 1,200 eggs were needed for the 3 hour event - that's about 1 egg every ten seconds for three hours! 222 guests were served.

West Island Talent at their best at Down The Hatch at Earl's Marina