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]
Acushnet welcomes three new police officers
Acushnet welcomed three new police officers to the ranks last week. Officer Michael Lajoie, Officer Kevin Martins and Officer Tyler Lopes were sworn in on June 19 in the company of Chief Michael Alves and Sergeant Keith Ashley. Acushnet residents should already be seeing the new officers on patrol. “Please join us as we wish… [Read More]
Acushnet fighting drug risks with two new products
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire & EMS Department is continuing its fight against opioid abuse and other dangers associated with drug use and abuse. The department has just acquired a sharps destruction machine, which destroys syringes and other needles used for drug use, diabetes testing, and other medical reasons. Resident may take their… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard asks Eversource to fix roads
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At the Acushnet Selectboard Meeting on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, representatives from Eversource were in attendance to answer concerns from the Board members on numerous complaints they have had over the last few months. Selectboard Chairperson Mike Cioper stated that the Board has heard complaints from residents of the Peckham… [Read More]
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