By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard had a busy night on Tuesday, 1/24. In a joint meeting with the Planning Board, the two boards appointed Bryan Deschamps to replace a vacancy on the PB created by the resignation of Richard Forand. The Selectboard also gave Mr. Forand a citation for his 50+ years of service… [Read More]
Nomination papers available in Acushnet
Nomination papers are available for those wishing to run for office in Acushnet. The last day to take out nomination papers is Thurs., 2/9, by 5 p.m. Candidates must get a minimum of 31 signatures from registered voters. The last day to submit nomination papers to the Board of Registrars for certification of signatures is… [Read More]
Acushnet EMS breaks 1,000 calls in 2016
According to the official Facebook page of the Acushnet Fire & EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Department, the EMS Division of the Acushnet Fire & Rescue Department responded to 1,005 calls in 2016, an all-time record and the first time they broke 1,000. A total of 865 people were transported by EMS to local hospitals last… [Read More]
Winter Walk Series
Discover how animals prepare for winter on a guided family walk during “Saturday at The Sawmill” (32 Mill Rd., Acushnet) with the Buzzards Bay Coalition on Sat., 1/14 at 11 a.m. During the walk, kids and families will answer questions and learn fun facts about the winter wildlife that lives along the Acushnet River. Families… [Read More]
Acushnet gets budget process underway; fees to increase
By Beth David, Editor Trying to play catch-up, newly hired Acushnet Town Administrator Brian Noble laid out a tight, but do-able plan for getting the budget process finished in time for Town Meeting in June, he reported to the Selectboard at its meeting on 1/9. Mr. Noble told the board that he was aiming for an… [Read More]
Rogers Cabral announces run for Selectboard in Acushnet
Press Release Acushnet resident Roger A. Cabral filed his Nomination Papers on 1/9 and announced that he will be a candidate for Acushnet Selectman in the Town election which will be held on Monday, April 3rd. Mr. Cabral has been a resident of the Town of Acushnet since 1994 and has been an active member… [Read More]
Acushnet approves contracts for two top spots
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard finalized the contract for new Town Administrator Brian Noble, and also hired Julie Hebert as town accountant. Ms. Hebert’s appointment was announced at the 12/16 meeting. Mr. Noble, 58, will received $120,000 including stipends. Ms. Hebert will receive $86,000 per year. The board also decided to hire an… [Read More]
GoFundMe page for carbon deaths reaches goal quickly
A GoFundMe.com page to raise funds for the Lopes family reached its goal quickly and has been closed. The page was set up to help pay for funeral costs for Joseph “JP” Lopes, 41, and his son Collin, 9. The two died from carbon monoxide poisoning at their home on 3 Buttonwood Lane in Acushnet…. [Read More]
Free concert
Join us for a free concert and cookies! The Community Outreach Committee of the Acushnet Wesley Methodist Church is joyfully hosting the beautiful and talented youngsters of the famous children’s vocal group “Voices in Time,” on Sun., 12/17, at 6:30 p.m. at Acushnet Wesley, 67 Main St., Acushnet. Accessible. We just know children will have… [Read More]
Father and son dead in Acushnet from carbon monoxide poisoning
Bristol County DA Press Release Multiple agencies are currently investigating the deaths of a father and his son in Acushnet. The two deaths are likely the result of carbon monoxide poisoning, and foul play is not suspected at this time. The deceased have been identified as Joseph Lopes, 41, and Collin Lopes, 9, both of… [Read More]
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