By Beth David, Editor
The Acushnet Firefighters Association held its annual holiday lighting on Sunday, 12/7/25, at the Fire Station on Russell Street, at Parting Ways. The grounds and big tree are now lit up for all to enjoy, every night through the New Year.
The Ford Middle School Chorus led the crowd of several hundred in singing Christmas Carols until Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in a fire truck. Everyone got the chance to talk with the big guy and have a picture taken. Everyone was also welcome to free hot chocolate and cookies.
This year, Daisy and Brownie Troop/ Acushnet sold Girl Scout cookies.
Also new this year, the organization, Christmas Wishes New Bedford & Surrounding Areas, was on hand. The group is sponsoring 139 families this year, giving gifts to a total of 300 children. They still had some families that needed “adoption” so they had their Christmas tree with information cards for people to take to be able to fill the wishes.
Organizer, Kevin Dean, said it was the eighth year he and his wife, Lori, have run the organization. He said they were involved in another group that stopped operating, so they decided to start their own.
The best part, he said, is that some of the families they helped in the past are now reaching out to help others.
Find them on Facebook to donate: https://www.facebook.com/christmaswishes17 or email them at christmaswishes777@gmail.com
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- The tree and grounds are all lit up at the Acushnet Fire Station on Russell Street at Parting Ways and will be lit every night until the new year for the public to enjoy. Photo by Beth David.
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- The tree and grounds are all lit up at the Acushnet Fire Station on Russell Street at Parting Ways and will be lit every night until the new year for the public to enjoy. Photo by Beth David.
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- Wyatt and his mom, Shawna, sing along during the Acushnet lighting at the Fire Station on 12/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- Solomon sports a big smile posing for his picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Acushnet lighting at the Fire Station on 12/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- Santa waves to the crowd on his arrival to the Acushnet lighting at the Fire Station on 12/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- Romeo explains his needs to Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Acushnet lighting at the Fire Station on 12/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- Young Knox is not at all impressed with the whole Santa thing at the Acushnet lighting at the Fire Station on 12/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- Although unsure at first, young Jackson gives Santa a high five at the Acushnet lighting at the Fire Station on 12/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- Hunter gets very expressive making his case to Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Acushnet lighting at the Fire Station on 12/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- L-R: Conner and Kaylee are both dressed for the occasion as they meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Acushnet lighting at the Fire Station on 12/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- Brooklyn takes advantage of her opportunity to tell Santa what she wants at the Acushnet lighting at the Fire Station on 12/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- Andre makes sure to tell Santa he wants Legos when he has his chance, while he and his sister, Aubrey, get their picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Acushnet lighting at the Fire Station on 12/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- Acushnet Daisies and Brownies from Troop 63502 pose with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Acushnet lighting at the Fire Station on 12/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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- Acushnet Firefighters and volunteers pose with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Acushnet lighting at the Fire Station on 12/7/25. Photo by Beth David.
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