FAIRHAVEN As a result of the pandemic, for the second year in a row, the town is canceling several big public events that usually take place during the summer.
Both the Memorial Day and July 4 parades for Fairhaven were officially canceled at the March 22 Board of Selectmen meeting.
Massachusetts is currently in Phase IV, Step 1 of its reopening. Parades and street festivals won’t be allowed until Phase IV, Step 2.
How Memorial Day and July 4 will be celebrated
Veterans Services Officer Brad Fish explained to the Selectmen present that after speaking with the state’s Department of Veterans Services, they concluded it’s not yet safe to have large crowds.
FAIRHAVEN Citing public uproar over social media, plans by the Health Board to enact emergency COVID regulations for farmers’ markets and other similar events, which would have an immediate impact on the Huttleston Marketplace, may not happen after all.
A recent Board of Health meeting saw a continuance of the debate of further regulating the Huttleston Marketplace. At previous meetings the board and the Tourism Director, Christopher Richard, discussed whether food prepared on-site should be allowed and whether the marketplace should be classified as an event, which would put greater restrictions in place.
Richard couldn’t make the Feb. 3 meeting as he told the board through email he had a prior engagement.
NEW BEDFORD Valentine’s Day is all about the romance, but a romantic dinner date during a pandemic is obviously difficult. Rest assured, several SouthCoast restaurants are offering safe indoor and take-out options.
“I expect this year people will want to do something,” said Karl Pelletier, owner of Tipsy Toboggan in Fall River. “It might be that one special day they do go out to eat,” he added.
Tipsy Toboggan is teaming up with Rustic Rose Floral Design and Dunny s Fall River to offer a romantic outdoor experience in their garden area. It will feature Rustic Roses’ floral designs and flower carts with bouquets and small arrangements. Dunny s will contribute desserts for pickup, to-go or to enjoy there after lunch or dinner.