Collin’s Challenge is an initiative by the Acushnet Police, Fire and School Departments started in response to the accidental carbon monoxide deaths of nine-year-old Collin Lopes and his father Joseph “JP” Lopes, 41, in December. In response to the tragedy, the three departments contacted all families to distribute carbon monoxide detectors. The alarms were donated… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard had a busy night on Tuesday, 1/24. In a joint meeting with the Planning Board, the two boards appointed Bryan Deschamps to replace a vacancy on the PB created by the resignation of Richard Forand. The Selectboard also gave Mr. Forand a citation for his 50+ years of service… [Read More]

Nomination papers are available for those wishing to run for office in Acushnet. The last day to take out nomination papers is Thurs., 2/9, by 5 p.m. Candidates must get a minimum of 31 signatures from registered voters. The last day to submit nomination papers to the Board of Registrars for certification of signatures is… [Read More]

According to the official Facebook page of the Acushnet Fire & EMS (Emer­gency Medical Services) Depart­ment, the EMS Division of the Acushnet Fire & Rescue Department responded to 1,005 calls in 2016, an all-time record and the first time they broke 1,000. A total of 865 people were transported by EMS to local hospitals last… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Trying to play catch-up, newly hired Acushnet Town Administrator Brian Noble laid out a tight, but do-able plan for getting the budget process finished in time for Town Meeting in June, he reported to the Selectboard at its meeting on 1/9. Mr. Noble told the board that he was aiming for an… [Read More]

Press Release Acushnet resident Roger A. Cabral filed his Nomination Papers on 1/9 and announced that he will be a candidate for Acushnet Selectman in the Town election which will be held on Monday, April 3rd. Mr. Cabral has been a resident of the Town of Acushnet since 1994 and has been an active member… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard finalized the contract for new Town Adminis­trator Brian Noble, and also hired Julie Hebert as town accountant. Ms. Hebert’s appoint­ment was announced at the 12/16 meeting. Mr. Noble, 58, will received $120,000 including stipends. Ms. Hebert will receive $86,000 per year. The board also decided to hire an… [Read More]

A GoFundMe.com page to raise funds for the Lopes family reached its goal quickly and has been closed. The page was set up to help pay for funeral costs for Joseph “JP” Lopes, 41, and his son Collin, 9. The two died from carbon monoxide poisoning at their home on 3 Buttonwood Lane in Acushnet…. [Read More]