Santa’s Workshop is just one piece of the large Christmas display in front of Acushnet Fire Staion 1, all lit up at the annual sing-along and visit by Santa on 12/2/18. Photo by Beth David. a
By Beth David, Editor
Acushnet held its annual sing-along and lighting, with its much anticipate visit from Santa, on Sunday, 12/2/18, at Fire Station 1. Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher addressed the crowd, noting that the best part was singing “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” because that meant that the Big Guy was on his way, courtesy of the siren-screaming Acushnet Ladder 1 fire truck.
Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher holds the mike for his helper to count down to “one” for the lighting of the Christmas display at Fire Station 1 on 12/2/18. Photo by Beth David.
Chief Gallagher said it was his 32nd year, and he remembered when it was held at the Town Hall, before the “new” fire station was built, around 30 years ago.
He said it was the hard work of the firefighters, who put the display together every year, this year with help from the Boy Scouts.
He also asked the crowd to keep in their thoughts Ray Barlow, who has played a “very important role” in the evening. Mr. Barlow is in the hospital and could not join them on Sunday.
Miss Apple Peach Natasha Moniz, and Miss New Bedford Outstanding Teen Tori Kalisz helped with the festivities, along with a surprise appearance by Miss Bristol County Teen Alyssa Maitoza.
The Ford Middle School Choir led the crowd in the singing, especially for that all-important “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Free hot chocolate and cookies went to anyone who wanted it, and the children got gifts after they visited Santa in the firehouse.
Little Violet is quite sure this whole Santa thing is not a good idea at the annual Christmas lighting at Acushnet Fire Station 1 on Sunday, 12/2/18. Photo by Beth David.
Maddox tells Santa what she wants for Christmas at the annual Christmas lighting at Acushnet Fire Station 1 on Sunday, 12/2/18. Photo by Beth David.
This little guy is not shy at all to greet Santa as he arrives at the annual Christmas lighting at Acushnet Fire Station 1 on Sunday, 12/2/18. Photo by Beth David.
Ethan tells Santa what he wants for Christmas at the annual Christmas lighting at Acushnet Fire Station 1 on Sunday, 12/2/18. Photo by Beth David.
Cousins Harley and Brayden pose for a shot with Santa at the annual Christmas lighting at Acushnet Fire Station 1 on Sunday, 12/2/18. Photo by Beth David.
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