Local weather and live streaming bay cams serving Buzzards Bay Maritimes
The West Island Weather Station near the Cape Cod Canal, in Buzzards Bay is located on West Island in the seaport town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
There's plenty of storm action here in Southeastern MA. We have the best live streaming webcams in Southern New England bringing spectacular views with live sea conditions in Buzzards Bay. Advanced weather gear with real-time data available to you 24/7 either on-line or through our mobile apps.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
1992
What is your primary product or service?
Weather Station
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Spotter experience, Deadly heat wave August 1975, The Blizzard of 1978, Hurricane Gloria 1985, Hurricane Bob 1991 Associated Press award to WNBH radio for outstanding coverage in which I was a live correspondent, my weather communications tower destroyed. The Crow Island 350 ft. radio tower also destroyed, total damage 1.6 billion dollars regionally. The Perfect Storm October 1991,the Gloucester -based Andrea Gail lost at sea with all hands. The "Super-Storm" of March 1993-(one of the most powerful coastal storms on record) West Island Weather Station tower top 17 feet of antenna and 2 weather stations were destroyed. The Blizzard of 1996, Blizzard of 1997. Rare Tornado warning event 2000, the West Island Weather Station hit by lightning and hail, multiple assets and equipment destroyed. The oil-spill of 2003 , The Blizzard of 2009 . Tropical Storm Irene Aug 28, 2011, wounded by electrocution during storm event. Hurricane Sandy 2012
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
All systems are state of the art with military spec applications. Citations: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, the Town of Fairhaven (3), Coalition of Vietnam Vets. Hands Across the River, Fairhaven Rotary Club, the National Academy of Cable Excellence (ACE) nomination. The Massachusetts Cable TV Commission, First Place award for documentary 1985 Hurricane Gloria. Massachusetts Cable TV Commission First Place Award for a documentary on the 1938 Hurricane. The Massachusetts Cable TV Commission nomination for a documentary on the abandoned Atlas Tack factory 1987. National Weather Service Citation 1997. Judge for The Academy of Cable Excellence Awards, Gabriel Awards-Catholic Diocese, Massachusetts Cable TV Commission, Award for dedicated civilian service from The Massachusetts Army National Guard. Certificate of Merit from The American Cancer Society, Person of the Year award from MADD. Person of the Month from the New Bedford Standard-Times. Past Program Director for Fairhaven and Acushnet Public Access TV for 14 years. Publicity Director for Save West Island, Inc., Chairman of the Fairhaven Arts Cultural Council for 6 years. Amateur radio operator,Callsign: KA1WBH, Technician Plus, Certificate of Appreciation National Weather Service.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
3
Provide detailed directions to your location
West Island Fairhaven MA see Google Map
What type of payments do you accept?
Donations via PayPal
Which areas do you service?
Bristol County and Buzzards Bay Maritimes
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
M.L.Baron Operations Manager / Command - Control Systems
What are your hours of operation?
24/7
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That I'm a down to earth person.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Why be difficult when with a little extra effort you can be impossible?
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