Both Acushnet and Fairhaven Police Departments participated in the annual Fill The Bus toy drives in cooperation with Tremblay Bus Com­pany and Safe Zones. Both events were held on Saturday, 12/7. Fairhaven’s was at Walmart; Acushnet’s was at Town Hall. Both departments reported great turnouts, and filled their buses.  “Special thanks to Walmart, Tremblay Bus,… [Read More]

From Press Release Materials Acushnet Police Officer Kevin Martins received the 2024 Hanna Award/Medal of Valor for his actions at a Fairhaven standoff at the Bayside in Fairhaven on 12/29/23, when Officer Martins was shot in the leg.  Governor Maura Healey, Lieu­tenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy honored the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire Department held its annual lighting of the Christmas display on Sunday, 12/1/24, and Santa came with Mrs. Claus, but so did the Grinch. Mr. Grinch stole a package from the display and made a quick getaway through the crowd. Unfortunately for him, an Acushnet police officer apprehended him… [Read More]

Acushnet Lighting & Singalong The Acushnet Firefighters Associa­tion invites the public to our annual lighting of the Christmas display and holiday sing-along on Sun., 12/1, at 6 p.m. at Fire Station #1, 24 Russell Street (Parting Ways). Those attending can expect hot chocolate, cookies, music by the Ford Middle School Chorus, and an appearance from… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor For the first time in several years, Acushnet held a Veterans parade on Saturday, 11/9/24. Marchers began at the Partings Ways and traveled along Main Street to the Veterans Memorial at Pope Park. Participants included veterans from all branches of the military, fire, police, Boy Scouts, and school groups. At the… [Read More]