Press Release On Friday night, 9/6/19, in front a crowd of more than 120 people at Ford Middle School, Victoria (Tori) Kalisz was crowned Miss Apple Peach 2019. Tori is a senior at Fairhaven High School and is the daughter of Michael and Marlene Kalisz of Acushnet. Tori previously held the title of Junior Miss… [Read More]
Acushnet remembers 9-11
By Beth David, Editor Although the Acushnet Fire Department cancelled its annual night ceremony commemorating the terrorist attacks on US soild= on 9/11/01, the department did mark the day by raising the flag on the ladder truck and placing flowers at the 9-11 memorial on the Fire Department grounds at 8 a.m. on 9/11/19. Fire Chief… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet ZBA
Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. in the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Case # 2019.10.08A A case on Manuel Almeida, of 8 Wildrose… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard increases water/sewer rates
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard discussed the FY20 Water and Sewer rates at their meeting on 9/10. Kathy Silva of the DPW presented her recommendations to the board. Ms. Silva stated that last year had no increase in water, and she recommended a first tier increase only of $.40 (forty cents). Ms…. [Read More]
Acushnet Car Cruise has great turnout despite early end
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet’s 10th annual Cruise Night shut down an hour early because of the EEE threat, but that did not stop people from coming out during the first two hours. The streets of the Parting Ways area were blocked to traffic on Thursday, 8/29/19 while 130-149 antique, classic, and simply cool looking vehicles… [Read More]
Four to vie for Miss Apple Peach 2019
Press Release Miss Apple Peach is celebrating 40 years! Join us on Friday, September 6 at Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road, Acushnet, at 7 p.m. for a fun evening of entertainment and to kick off Apple Peach Festival weekend. The 2019 Miss Apple Peach contestants are: • Contestant # 1: Taylor Gall, junior at Fairhaven… [Read More]
181 take to the streets for Acushnet Road Race
From Press Release materials Acushnet’s 39th annual 5K saw 181 runners take to the streets and finish the race. Eric Homes of Wareham MA took top honors in the 2019 5K with a time of 16:22. He led the Flying Elvis team to a second place finish while holding off Will Benoit (2nd in 1648),… [Read More]
Acushnet hires three new police officers
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Acushnet’s Pop Casey’s not reopening due to owner’s illness
By Beth David, Editor Pop Casey’s will not re-open after vacation, according to a Facebook post by Lynn Baker. The Acushnet staple, located on South Main Street, has been open for more than 75 years. Ms. Baker wrote that it was the most difficult decision she has ever had to make. She said she has been… [Read More]
Car crashes into house causing gas leak
According to a Facebook post on the Acushnet Police Department page, on Tuesday 8/27, at approximately 1 p.m., the Acushnet Police Department, Acushnet Fire & EMS Department, and the Fairhaven Police Department responded to the area of South Main Street and Anthony Street for a single car motor vehicle accident into a dwelling. The accident… [Read More]
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