Acushnet Fire & EMS Department Facebook post, June 20 at 2:57 PM · Thursday, 6/20/19: SO THIS HAPPENED! The department responded to the classic “cat stuck in tree” call. We determined that there was a very narrow window of space to place the aerial. Firefighter/Paramedic Tom Farland skillfully placed the ladder and removed Skittles from a… [Read More]
Here, Ducky, Ducky…
The Acushnet Lions held their annual Rubber Duck Race on Sunday, 6/16, with 1,000 numbered ducks sent into the Acushnet River at the Acushnet Sawmill and corralled at the northern end of River’s End Park behind the NAPA building. First price was $1,000, 2nd prize was $500, third price was $250. 1st Place, #891; 2nd… [Read More]
Acushnet’s Nancy Francis receives unsung hero award
Press Release Nancy Francis of Acushnet was honored on June 18 by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women as a member of the 2019 class of Unsung Heroines. Representative Chris Hendricks (11th Bristol District) recommended Ms. Francis for this recognition because of her unwavering dedication to the Acushnet Community Center and years of… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard considers dissolving two paper streets
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard held a lengthy discussion with attorney and town moderator Nicholas Gomes at its meeting on 6/11/19, about two paper streets that abutters are hoping to acquire. The town will have to discontinue, or dissolve, the streets, then the abutters can take half on each side. However, there is some… [Read More]
Another youngster gets hit with positive citation from PD
From Acushnet Police Facebook post Officer DeAmaral is at it again!!! While patrolling Lake Street in Acushnet on a picture perfect Sunday afternoon, Officer DeAmaral decided to get out of the ole’ cruiser and do some foot patrol, during which, Officer DeAmaral came across 11 year-old Lucas G. and his mom, Kristin. Lucas was teaching… [Read More]
Acushnet police and firefighters save cat from house fire
From Acushnet Fire Facebook post On Friday, May 31, 2019 first responders were called shortly after 6 p.m. to Joseph Street for a reported house fire. On arrival the exterior rear of the home was fully involved in fire. Acushnet Police Officers used fire extinguishers to keep the fire from spreading. Firefighters extinguished the fire and… [Read More]
Acushnet Art Show
The Acushnet Art Show is celebrating 60 years! Public Viewing: will be Saturday, 6/1, from 2:00–8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 6/2 from 1:00–5:00 p.m. at the Acushnet Senior Community Center, 59 1/2 South Main Street. Donations of finger foods such as cheese, crackers, cookies, squares etc. will be accepted for the afternoon reception. For more information… [Read More]
Car chase ends with arrest in Acushnet
Acushnet Police Facebook Post On May 8 at approximately 1:45 p.m., our department was notfiied of a high speed pursuit entering our town from Rochester. The pursuit began in the city of New Bedford as a result of a narcotics investigation. Once in town, the suspect attempted to evade capture by parking in the St…. [Read More]
Acushnet Police issue “positive citations”
BUSTED! While patrolling the area of Monmouth Stree and Middle Road, on Monday, 5/27/19, Officer DeAmaral observed 10 year-old Lindsay Sumner and her brother, 7 year-old Carter Sumner, operating their bicycles safely on the shoulder of the road with helmets on! Officer DeAmaral stopped the two and, with the permission of their mother, both issued… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard: Gaspar still griping about W&C study
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard honored the Standard Times’ Acushnet Man of the Year, Tom DeCosta at their meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. They presented him with a reprint of the article and thanked him for all he has done with putting together the Veterans Memorial Park. Mr. DeCosta said many… [Read More]
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