By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard agreed with some personnel changes requested by Police Chief Michael Alves at its meeting on Tuesday, 10/19/18. The board voted to allow Chief Alves to promote three part time police officer to full time positions; and to allow the chief to access the civil service list to hire a… [Read More]
Gravestones vandalized at Acushnet cemetery
Gravestones in the Acushnet Cemetery were knocked over on 10/4/18. “It is very sad that we even have to post this, but if anyone has information on this disgusting act, please come forward,” wrote the Acushnet Police Department on its Facebook page. “We at the APD are very distraught over this, and need your help… [Read More]
Acushnet news and events
New Town Hall Hours Begining October 1, 2018 the Town Hall will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays; Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Fridays 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Flu Shots 10/5 Join Walgreens Pharmacy on Friday, 10/5, 10:00 a.m.–noon. to get your flu, pneumonia and/or… [Read More]
TESTING…TESTING 123…ACUSHNET
On Mon., 10/1 at 10:01 (clever, huh?) the Town of Acushnet will be testing the emergency notification system, “Code Red.” Calls will automatically go to home telephone numbers. For cellphone alerts you need to opt in. Visit the town’s website for Code Red details at www.acushnet.ma.us Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher encourages residents to sign… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard approves police department changes
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent Acushnet Police Chief Michael Alves informed the Selectboard of the retirement Gary Rousseau effective 10/2, and asked that he be appointed as a special police officer, at the Selectboard meeting on 9/25. The new status would allow Mr. Rousseau to work details and the dispatch desk. The Selectboard congratulated Mr…. [Read More]
Natasha Moniz wins Miss Apple Peach 2018
Natasha Moniz, a 17-year-old senior at Fairhaven High, is Acushnet’s 39th Miss Apple Peach! She was chosen at the pageant on Friday, 9/7, at Ford Middle School. She won a crown, sash, earrings, gift certificate to Gloria & Co and $200. Natasha was also selected as Most Photogenic. She got busy right away, spending time… [Read More]
Acushnet asks Eversource to test lines due to quarry blasting
Statement from Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, 9/14/18 Two events yesterday have focused the attention of town officials relative to the health and safety of the residents of Acushnet. First; at approximately 3 pm a scheduled, code compliant blast was conducted at the PJ Keating quarry on South Main Street. As you may know, blasting… [Read More]
Acushnet celebrates at 39th Apple-Peach Festival
Acushnet held its 39th annual Apple-Peach Festival on Saturday and Sunday, 9/8 & 9. The festival celebrates the harvest season with music, food and dance. On Sunday, a parade, including the newly crowned Miss Apple-Peach, Natasha Moniz, marched along Main Street from Pope Park all the way to the fair grounds at the Long Plain… [Read More]
Acushnet remembers 9-11, and those lost to drugs, too
Text and Photos by Glenn C. Silva, Neighb News Correspondent About 200 people gathered on the lawn of the Acushnet Fire Station for the seventh annual night of remembrance on Tuesday, 9/11, at the site of the Acushnet 9-11 memorial. The memorial includes a piece of metal from the Twin Towers terrorism site. The 6 p.m…. [Read More]
Eversource to run new transmission lines through Acushnet
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At their meeting on 9/11, the Acushnet Selectboard heard from representatives from Eversource to discuss their joint project with National Grid in Fall River on new transmission lines that will be constructed between the two Towns in a twelve mile line. Although the project will not start construction until 2020,… [Read More]
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