The Fairhaven Improvement Association* held its 141st annual meeting and dinner at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford on April 11.
Congratulations to the following award recipients.
Business Beautification
The Ice Cream Cottage and Southcoast Pickleball for their exceptional efforts in beautifying their commercial properties, enhancing our community’s charm and vitality.
Community Service
Ashton Conlon, for thoughtfully raising funds for the Fairhaven Animal Control and shelter, embodying the spirit of compassion and dedication.
Joni Rhoads, owner of Rescue Cafe, for her admirable commitment to giving back by donating a portion of profits to no-kill animal shelters.
Nils Isaksen, for refusing to take no for an answer and leading the way in the historic street lamp project, illuminating our town’s history and character.
Thank you to all our recipients for your outstanding contributions to making Fairhaven a better place!
*Fixes errors from previous versions (FIA not NFIA).
- Fairhaven Improvement Association President, Barbara Acksen (CENTER), presents Southcoast Pickleball business partners (L-R), Rob and Adam, with a Business Beautification Award at the FIA’s 141st annual meeting and dinner at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford, on 4/11/24. Photo courtesy of FIA.
- Fairhaven Improvement Association President, Barbara Acksen (LEFT), presents Nils Isaksen with an Outstanding Community Service Award at the FIA’s 141st annual meeting and dinner at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford, on 4/11/24. Photo courtesy of FIA.
- Fairhaven Improvement Association President, Barbara Acksen (RIGHT), presents Joni Rhoads of The Rescue Cafe with an Outstanding Community Service Award at the FIA’s 141st annual meeting and dinner at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford, on 4/11/24. Photo courtesy of FIA.
- Fairhaven Improvement Association President, Barbara Acksen (RIGHT), presents The Ice Cream Cottage owners Phil and Colleen Martin with a Business Beautification Award at the FIA’s 141st annual meeting and dinner at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford, on 4/11/24. Photo courtesy of FIA.
- Ashton Conlon is all smiles as he poses with his Outstanding Community Service Award for his fund-raising efforts for the Fairhaven Animal Shelter, at the Fairhaven Improvement Association’s 141st annual meeting and dinner at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford, on 4/11/24. Photo courtesy of FIA.
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