By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard held a lengthy discussion with attorney and town moderator Nicholas Gomes at its meeting on 6/11/19, about two paper streets that abutters are hoping to acquire. The town will have to discontinue, or dissolve, the streets, then the abutters can take half on each side. However, there is some… [Read More]
Another youngster gets hit with positive citation from PD
From Acushnet Police Facebook post Officer DeAmaral is at it again!!! While patrolling Lake Street in Acushnet on a picture perfect Sunday afternoon, Officer DeAmaral decided to get out of the ole’ cruiser and do some foot patrol, during which, Officer DeAmaral came across 11 year-old Lucas G. and his mom, Kristin. Lucas was teaching… [Read More]
Acushnet police and firefighters save cat from house fire
From Acushnet Fire Facebook post On Friday, May 31, 2019 first responders were called shortly after 6 p.m. to Joseph Street for a reported house fire. On arrival the exterior rear of the home was fully involved in fire. Acushnet Police Officers used fire extinguishers to keep the fire from spreading. Firefighters extinguished the fire and… [Read More]
Acushnet Art Show
The Acushnet Art Show is celebrating 60 years! Public Viewing: will be Saturday, 6/1, from 2:00–8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 6/2 from 1:00–5:00 p.m. at the Acushnet Senior Community Center, 59 1/2 South Main Street. Donations of finger foods such as cheese, crackers, cookies, squares etc. will be accepted for the afternoon reception. For more information… [Read More]
Car chase ends with arrest in Acushnet
Acushnet Police Facebook Post On May 8 at approximately 1:45 p.m., our department was notfiied of a high speed pursuit entering our town from Rochester. The pursuit began in the city of New Bedford as a result of a narcotics investigation. Once in town, the suspect attempted to evade capture by parking in the St…. [Read More]
Acushnet Police issue “positive citations”
BUSTED! While patrolling the area of Monmouth Stree and Middle Road, on Monday, 5/27/19, Officer DeAmaral observed 10 year-old Lindsay Sumner and her brother, 7 year-old Carter Sumner, operating their bicycles safely on the shoulder of the road with helmets on! Officer DeAmaral stopped the two and, with the permission of their mother, both issued… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard: Gaspar still griping about W&C study
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard honored the Standard Times’ Acushnet Man of the Year, Tom DeCosta at their meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. They presented him with a reprint of the article and thanked him for all he has done with putting together the Veterans Memorial Park. Mr. DeCosta said many… [Read More]
Acushnet hosts tabletop exercise for the big storm
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet town officials have been working with cadets from Mass Maritime Academy since last October, resulting in a tabletop exercise, “Winter Storm Cindy,” that simulated a blizzard with prolonged power outage. According to Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, the town’s emergency response plans were reviewed and will be modified as a result of… [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, June 4, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Case # 2019.06.04A: A case on David Daniel, of 18 Union… [Read More]
Herring Festival grabs the only dry day to showcase nature
The Buzzards Bay Coalition held its fourth annual Acushnet River Herring Festival at the Acushnet Sawmill property on Saturday, 5/11/19. The free event featured live animal shows, canoeing and kayaking on the river and the pond, educational demonstrations, food by the Oxcart, and Toe Jam Puppet Band. The property, at 32 Mill Road in Acusnet,… [Read More]
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