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Rescued owl in Acushnet had to be euthanized

January 15, 2025 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Animal Control Officer, Becky Tomlinson, with the help of Douglas Layport, rescued a barred owl that was hit by a car on January 7. Mr. Layport posted a few pictures on Facebook, writing that the owl was standing in Middle Road the day before, but then took off. The owls are… [Read More]

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Fire in Acushnet claims two lives on Christmas eve

January 8, 2025 by Staff Writer

From press release materials A fire in a multi-family home claimed the lives of two older adults early Christmas morning, injuring one adult and displacing all other residents, said Acushnet Fire Chief Thomas Farland, Acushnet Police Chief Thomas Carreau, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine, and Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III. “On behalf… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Acushnet SB Pole Hearing

January 8, 2025 by Staff Writer

TOWN OF ACUSHNET The Acushnet Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at its meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street Acushnet. VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. and NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVER­SOURCE ENERGY request permission to relocate poles, wires, cables and… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Acushnet Conservation Comm

January 8, 2025 by Staff Writer

ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION  PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room, located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massachusetts.  • Public Hearing – RDA – James Souza / 183 Matta­poi­sett Road, Map 10, Lot… [Read More]

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Acushnet and Fairhaven PDs collect toys for kids

December 18, 2024 by Staff Writer

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]

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Acushnet Police Officer who was shot in Fairhaven is honored

December 11, 2024 by Staff Writer

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]

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Santa visits Acushnet for annual lighting

December 4, 2024 by Staff Writer

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]

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Legal Notice Acushnet Liquor License

December 4, 2024 by Staff Writer

TOWN OF ACUSHNET Notice is hereby given under Chapter 138, Section 15 of the MA General Laws that an open Board of Selectmen’s Meeting will be held at the Acushnet Town Hall, which is located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, MA, in the meeting room on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to approve… [Read More]

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Holiday events this weekend

November 26, 2024 by Staff Writer

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]

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Legal Notice Acushnet Planning Comm

November 20, 2024 by Staff Writer

Notice of Public Hearing Acushnet Planning Commission In accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 9, you are hereby notified of a public hearing.   The Acushnet Planning Board will hold a hearing on Thursday, December 5, at 6:00 p.m., to review a Site Plan Review as follows:   Submitted by: Middle Road… [Read More]

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