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]
Acushnet Selectboard supports staffing plan for PD
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard heard from police Chief Michael Alves about plans to get full time staffing levels back up to 100%. The department has been using part time police officers and using overtime to cover shifts, the chief told the board at its meeting on Monday, 12/5. Chief Alves said that… [Read More]
Acushnet lights up the Fire Station grounds, Santa visits
By Beth David, Editor The town of Acushnet paid tribute to one of their own when it lit up the fire station grounds on Russell Street, Sunday, 12/4. Logan Varieur made the countdown on the microphone in memory of his little sister, Victoria “Tori” Lynn Varieur, age 3, AKA “Princes Tori,” who was killed in a… [Read More]
Acushnet Lions holds Toys 4 Tots Drive & Motorcycle Run
By Beth David, Editor Nearly 80 motorcycles braved the late November weather for the annual Toys for Tots toy drive and food drive sponsored by the Acushnet Lions Club at the River’s End on Sunday, 11/27. With help from Boy Scout Troop 11 and Pack 51, the festive crowd loaded up trucks with food and… [Read More]
Lights and Sing-Along
Acushnet Fire and Police Associations will be hosting their annual Christmas Display Lighting and Sing-A-Long on Sun., 12/4, at 6:30 at the Acushnet Fire Station on Russell St. Come join the Ford Middle School Chorus in singing Christmas carols while awaiting the arrival of Santa, who will gladly pose for pictures (bring your camera). Free… [Read More]
Acushnet Special TM approves all; Francis to step down
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet voters approved all articles on the warrant of the Special Town Meeting on Monday, 11/21, including all spending articles, a bid help the Buzzards Bay Coalition buy a piece of property, and a legislative proposal to change the town charter. The meeting had been continued from 11/14 due to a lack… [Read More]
Acushnet Special Town Meeting fails to meet quorum
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet could not hold its Special Town Meeting as planned on Monday, 11/14, due to lack of a quorum. Town Meeting requires 75 registered voters, but only 49 showed up. Town Moderator Robert Francis waited until about 7:30 before cancelling the meeting. The new date is Monday, 11/21, at 7:15 at the… [Read More]
Acushnet hires new Town Administrator, reconsiders BBC proposal
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard voted to hire Brian Noble as the new Town Administrator at its meeting on Friday, 11/4. Mr. Noble is the TA in Northfield, Mass. Board members also interviewed William Diedering, a former Selectboard member in Sandwich. All three board members sang the praises of Mr. Diedering, but said… [Read More]
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