By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard heard from both the fire chief and the police chief at its meeting on Tuesday, 12/11. The board also heard a proposal for a subdivision at the end of Margaret Street. Police Chief Michael Alves asked the board to approve hiring Quinn Indio as a part time police… [Read More]
Santa visits Acushnet for annual lighting & sing-along
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet held its annual sing-along and lighting, with its much anticipate visit from Santa, on Sunday, 12/2/18, at Fire Station 1. Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher addressed the crowd, noting that the best part was singing “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” because that meant that the Big Guy was on his… [Read More]
Bikers show up despite cold for Lions toy & food drive
By Beth David, Editor The wind and rain on Sunday morning, 11/25/18, subsided just in time for the annual food and toy drive organized by the Acushnet Lions. Twenty-six motorcycles showed up in the cold and through wet streets to escort the truck, donated by NWD, Inc., from the Rivers End Cafe to the Shepherd’s Food… [Read More]
Ladder one to the rescue
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Acushnet welcomes new officer
The Acushnet Police Department is proud to introduce our newest Full-Time Police Officer, Adam Hebert. Officer Hebert graduated from the MPTC Reading Regional Police Academy’s 29th ROC on November 15. Officer Hebert excelled at the academy and was recognized as the top academic performer in his class!! After a long six-month academy, Officer Hebert began… [Read More]
Acushnet’s Building Inspector gets raise effective immediately
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard approved an $18,000 wage increase for long time Building Inspector Jim Marot, which has raised some eyebrows as the word is slowly making its way around town. Mr. Marot confirmed to the Neighb News that he received the raise, and Town Administrator Brian Noble was unabashed in his support… [Read More]
Hamlin Crossing officially opens with ribbon cutting
Two years after its conservation and with the help of hundreds of staff and volunteer hours to clean up and restore the property, Hamlin Crossing’s nine acres of restored wildflower fields, quiet woodlands and 800 feet of river frontage are now open to the public as part of the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s growing Acushnet River… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard talks priorities with new Rep. Hendricks
by Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met with newly elected State Representative Chris Hendricks at their 11/13/18 meeting to discuss a few of their concerns with the state policies and regulations and brief him on he town’s priorities. Town Admiinistrator Brian noble stated that the top priority was Chapter 90 funds, which help… [Read More]
Acushnet news and events
Acushnet Veterans Day Ceremony Acushnet will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony, Sun., 11/11, at Pope Park, 96 Pope St. (off Main), 9:50 a.m. Event will include musical selections, opening remarks by Selectboard chairperson Michael Cioper, Ford Middle School Choral Group, flag raising, dove release, USCG helicopter flyover, color guard with laying of memorial wreath, and… [Read More]
Acushnet PD arrests juvenile in headstones case
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Police Department posted an update on 11/2 announcing that an arrest has been made in the case of vandalism to headstones in October. The APD on its Facebook page said a 16-year-old male was charged. Because he is a juvenile, the PD would not release his name. On October 3,… [Read More]
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