156 runners finished the 38th annual 4.1 mile Acushnet Road Race on Labor Day, 9/3/18. Aaron Dinzeo, 26, of Providence, RI finished first in 21:02. Second over the line was Jason Eddy, 38, of E. Bridgewater in 22:37. Fairhaven’s Will Benoit, 15, took third in 24:40, followed by fellow 15-year-old from Acushnet Ben Davignon in fourth… [Read More]
Three vie for title of 39th Miss Apple Peach
Press Release Reigning Miss Apple Peach Hailey Brightman is still in shock her name was called almost a year ago, but now it’s time to crown a new Miss Apple Peach Festival Queen. Three young Acushnet women will compete for the 39th title on Friday, September 7 at 7 p.m. at the Ford Middle School. Tickets… [Read More]
Acushnet COA receives grant for Memory Cafe
Press Release The Acushnet Council on Aging is pleased to announce that the Southcoast Health has awarded a grant of $1,500 to the Acushnet COA for support of Memory Café through its Community Benefits Impact Opportunity program. The Acushnet Memory Café offers individuals with some type of memory loss the opportunity to meet face-to-face with… [Read More]
Del Genard: 100 years…and counting
By Beth David, Editor Everyone, it seems, knows Delima “Del” Genard, the newly minted centenarian at Presidential Terrace. The perennially good-natured, smiling neighbor-to-all celebrated her 100th birthday with a luau party and about 30 of her neighbors at the Nate Gomes Community Center on Saturday, 8/25. But that was after the big family bash where about… [Read More]
Main Street in Acushnet shuts down when truck gets stuck
The Acushnet Police Department posted on Facebook that Main Street at St. Francis Xavier Church was shut down for about an hour around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday 8/28, due to a car carrier getting hung up on a bump where the parking lot meets Main Street. According to Acushnet Police Chief Michael Alves, Big Wheels… [Read More]
Acushnet News
Acushnet to host annual Cruise Night Join us in the center of town for Acushnet’s 9th Annual Cruise Night on Thurs., 8/30, from 5–9:00 p.m., Town Hall & Parting Ways Green. Check out the fabulous classic cars, enjoy some great food from our vendors, and dance to the oldies and today’s tunes on the Town… [Read More]
Acushnet taking on opioid addiction with “Purple Army”
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on 8/14, the Acushnet Selectboard discussed the plans for using grant money received the town received under the Green Communities program,12 and heard from Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher about his efforts to fight opioid addiction. The board heard from Building Commissioner Jim Marot regarding the Green Communities… [Read More]
Miss Apple Peach apps
39th Miss Apple Peach Pageant Contestant applications open now through August 10 Miss Apple Peach Pageant is Friday, September 7 at Ford Middle School The 39th Miss Apple Peach Pageant will be held Friday, September 7 at 7pm at Ford Middle School. Girls who are interested in competing must reside in Acushnet and be enrolled in high school… [Read More]
Buy a Brick in the Veterans Memorial Park in Acushnet
Be a lasting part of the Acushnet Veterans Memorial Park by purchasing a brick for an individual who has, or is, serving in the U.S. Military. Guidelines The cost of each brick is $50. Bricks will be placed randomly. Bricks may be purchased by any individual or family member in honor of someone currently serving… [Read More]
Acushnet Police search for stabbing suspects
Press Release The Acushnet Police are requesting the public’s help in locating two individuals believed to be involved in a stabbing and robbery in town. On Wednesday August 1, at approximately 9:43 p.m., Acushnet Police units were dispatched for a report of a man bleeding. Upon further investigation, it was found that the male suffered… [Read More]
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