From Acushnet Fire & EMS Departmen Facebook Page, 7/22/21 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF “At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.” Sylvan Kamens & Rabbi Jack Reimer Sixteen months ago, a state of emergency was declared due to a novel virus spreading quickly across the world, country and… [Read More]

By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 7/12 the Acushnet Selectboard recognized  police officer James Costa on is retirement, and recognized Fairhaven High Valedictorian Sean Brown, and Council on Aging Director Heather Sylvia. The Selectboard first announced some resignations. Selectboard Chair­per­son David Desroches announced the resignation of Ray LeBlanc from the Bylaw… [Read More]

From Acushnet Police Facebook Page posted on 6/21/21: We would like to introduce our newest friend and young hero, Brantley!! Brantley stopped by with these beautiful homemade bracelets to raise money in K-9 Kitt’s honor! Brantley has sold over 270 bracelets and raised over $2000 which will be donated to the Braintree Police Working Dog… [Read More]

On Wednesday, 6/16, at 9:30 a.m. Acushnet police and fire responded to a single car crash in the area of 62 Hathaway Road. “The sole occupant was not injured but the pole was,” wrote Acushnet Fire and EMS on its Facebook page.  ••• Click here to download the entire 6/24/21 issue: 06-24-21 EarlyAmerican Support local… [Read More]

By Mary Macedo, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 6/7 the Acushnet Select Board discussed up­com­ing roadwork, as well as goals and objectives for FY22.  The board first accepted a letter of resignation from John Howcroft from the Finance Committee. Select Board Chairperson David Desroches said Mr. Howcroft has served on the Finance Committee… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Police Department notified the public on social media  at about 9:30 a.m. on Monday, 6/7, that a standoff situation was in progress on Oliveira Avenue. A subject had barricaded himself inside the house by himself, no hostages. At about 1:20 p.m., the department posted on its Facebook page that the… [Read More]