ACUSHNET — More police officers made it into the top 20 list of Acushnet’s highest-paid employees in 2024 than the previous two years There were 14 police officers listed, including provisional Chief Thomas Carreau There were five Acushnet School Department employees on the list The only other employee to make the 20 top list outside of the police and school departments was Town Administrator James Kelley at $139,189.76 Construction: This Acushnet bridge was closed for two years. It's reopened ahead of schedule. the town administrator and the DPW director And in 2022 the list included 12 members of the police department The range from highest to lowest in the 2024 top 20 went from $205,891.93 to $112,281.57 vs $174,056.34 to $101,181.68 in 2023 and $161,273.93 to $99,478.97 in 2022 Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Fila Holdings Corp. affiliates orchestrated a stock buyback scheme that let them maintain their control over golf equipment maker Acushnet Holdings Corp. while selling millions of shares A pension fund is suing the Korean sportswear conglomerate, now called Misto Holdings Corp. saying it’s effectively using Acushnet’s corporate coffers to preserve its majority stake while cashing out 7 million shares worth $400 million Acushnet’s board “has worked hand-in-hand with Fila to carefully calibrate the repurchase program to ensure Fila’s ownership always stays just above 50%,” according to the court filing workflow tools and premium legal & business news Log in to keep reading or access research tools Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page (WLNE) — New Bedford police are investigating a shooting off of Acushnet Avenue and Russel Street late Tuesday night ABC6 News crews on scene reported seeing evidence markers ABC6 News has reached out to the New Bedford Police Department for more information and are waiting to hear back ACUSHNET (WBSM) — A slide at the Pope Park playground in Acushnet is currently out of commission but for the cutest of reasons: baby bunnies are nestled at its base Acushnet Animal Control Officer Rebekah Tomlinson told WBSM that the four baby rabbits are healthy and fine where they are and that they are not in any danger despite their mom’s odd choice of a nesting site at the base of a playground slide “I spoke with a wildlife rehabber and it is best that we leave them,” she said “They will be leaving the nest in the next four to five days.” and children cannot use it until the bunnies leave the nest “Children can still go in there and utilize the other slide and wings but they cannot go to this one,” Tomlinson said Tomlinson said she will be going and checking on the bunnies frequently to make sure they are OK and the slide will be reopened once they leave the nest Some residents were wondering if the baby rabbits – called kits – had been abandoned by their mother since there was never an adult rabbit around them However, according to A-Z-Animals.com rabbits only nurse their babies “for about five to 10 minutes per day,” so it’s not uncommon to see babies alone in the nest The site said Eastern cottontail rabbits “will seek a low-lying area in which they can build a safe nest for their babies,” and it appears the Pope Park playground was exactly what Momma Bunny was looking for in a nesting site Acushnet's Pope Park playground will be without one of its slides for a few days as a nest of baby bunnies was found at its base.\nRead More ACUSHNET (WBSM) — A slide at the Pope Park playground in Acushnet is currently out of commission However, according to A-Z-Animals.com (WJAR) — A 19-year-old man was killed following a shooting in New Bedford on Tuesday night the Bristol County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday The New Bedford Police Department responded to the area of Acushnet Avenue near Griffin Court after getting a shot spotter alert and a 911 call later identified as Jordan Roman of New Bedford in a black Hyundai Sonata parked on the east side of Acushnet Avenue Luke’s Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head ALSO READ: Man killed in 'targeted' Pawtucket shooting The DA’s office says this is an active investigation After being closed since the beginning of 2023 Acushnet residents can drive over the Hamlin Street Bridge once again According to the Acushnet Police Department the bridge that was anticipated to be finished in December 2025 was opened for access at 1 p.m The announcement with met with residents happy to have the passage from Middle Road to Main Street back in action The project included the complete replacement of the Hamlin Street Bridge over the Acushnet River and a nearby culvert The purpose of the project was to “increase the load capacity of the existing crossing widen the bridges over the crossing to meet current traffic safety standards and to match the existing approaches The original bridge had an imposed weight limit of three tons or less after a road cave-in that happened in 2001 As part of the project, MassDOT announced last year that the fishway at the Hamlin Street bridge was completed to provide a safe passage to herring and eel for spring’s annual river herring run within the Acushnet River Dark Forest Capital Management LP trimmed its holdings in shares of Acushnet Holdings Corp. (NYSE:GOLF - Free Report) by 89.7% during the fourth quarter according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) The fund owned 3,798 shares of the company's stock after selling 32,946 shares during the quarter Dark Forest Capital Management LP's holdings in Acushnet were worth $270,000 at the end of the most recent quarter Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in shares of Acushnet by 0.4% during the 4th quarter Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,506,733 shares of the company's stock valued at $107,097,000 after purchasing an additional 5,661 shares in the last quarter lifted its stake in Acushnet by 5.3% in the fourth quarter now owns 1,078,416 shares of the company's stock valued at $76,654,000 after buying an additional 54,314 shares during the period boosted its holdings in shares of Acushnet by 1.0% during the 4th quarter now owns 1,024,023 shares of the company's stock worth $72,783,000 after buying an additional 10,166 shares in the last quarter bought a new position in shares of Acushnet during the 4th quarter worth approximately $62,713,000 grew its position in shares of Acushnet by 0.8% during the 4th quarter now owns 361,744 shares of the company's stock worth $25,713,000 after buying an additional 2,793 shares during the period 53.12% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds GOLF traded up $0.72 during midday trading on Friday 441,010 shares of the company were exchanged has a one year low of $55.31 and a one year high of $76.65 The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79 a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 2.10 The company's fifty day moving average price is $64.24 and its 200 day moving average price is $67.39 The company has a market cap of $3.99 billion a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.63 and a beta of 0.90 Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday The company reported ($0.02) EPS for the quarter beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.33) by $0.31 The business had revenue of $445.17 billion during the quarter compared to analyst estimates of $454.83 million Acushnet had a return on equity of 21.45% and a net margin of 7.78% analysts expect that Acushnet Holdings Corp The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend This is a positive change from Acushnet's previous quarterly dividend of $0.22 The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday This represents a $0.94 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.41% Acushnet's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 28.23% Insiders own 54.60% of the company's stock One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating three have assigned a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the stock the company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $70.60 Read Our Latest Research Report on Acushnet MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. 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While Acushnet currently has a Hold rating among analysts top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys View The Five Stocks Here Which stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market Enter your email address and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools off-again proposal to use $150,000 in Community Preservation grant money to install a 200-foot dock for rowers on the upper Acushnet River may be on again Councilor Maria Giesta made the motion to take another look has stated the Acushnet River dock project would open the upper Acushnet River up for public recreational access for the first time in more than three decades The proposed site is off 720 Belleville Ave. Aerovox manufactured electrical components The process used PCBs and chlorinated solvents until the late 1970s and the site has been part of EPA cleanup efforts The company declared bankruptcy in 2001 and abandoned the property The 450,000-square-foot building was razed and the city owns the 10-acre site “The community has been without safe recreational access to the upper Acushnet River for 30-plus years as it has undergone cleanup efforts by the EPA the waters are again safe to the public and are open to the 100,000 residents within three miles of the river There is currently no safe launching point for recreational watercraft,” according to the project application Recreation and Beaches assistant project manager said during an earlier meeting on the proposal that the ultimate goal was to build a rowing center at the site He said the site is also where the New Bedford River Walk will end The 17,000-foot recreational waterfront path is planned for the upper harbor along the western bank of the Acushnet River Laying out a crew competition racecourse on the Acushnet River was also planned in a future phase Rick Porteus was among those critical of the process While supporting the idea of a rowing facility the better site would be in the vicinity of Riverside Park ACUSHNET — Coming up on April 22, Acushnet will hold its local elections residents will decide on a Proposition 2½ debt exclusion that would temporarily raise property taxes in order to fund an HVAC upgrade for Acushnet Elementary School "The project’s aim is to address long-standing issues with poor air quality and excess humidity, which led to mold and prematurely aging infrastructure," explains informational material posted to Acushnet Public Schools' website "the anticipated net long-term debt requirement is expected to be not more than $3,500,000," taking into account a total of $700,000 being provided through two grants The total estimated cost of the projects would be $4,200,000 As explained by the materials a "yes" vote on the ballot question merely "allows the Town to use exempt or excluded debt" toward the project Approval of the project itself would still be needed at Acushnet's June 20 Town Meeting where appropriation of a dollar amount would also be put in place Even if the "no" votes prevail at the polls on Tuesday the project may still be approved at Town Meeting "but the debt would be 'regular' or non-exempt debt." According to Acushnet Public Schools' info taxes on the average single-family home — with an assessed value of $471,732 — would increase by about $56.61 a year This is based on the town's current residential tax rate of $10.79 per $1,000 of a property's valuation Like all Proposition 2½ debt exclusions in Massachusetts the proposed debt exclusion in Acushnet would only impact tax rates over the lifespan of the debt not permanently as it would with a Proposition 2½ override Who's running for what?As far as candidates go it's been a sleepy election season in Acushnet with no contested races on the ballot of mostly incumbents and a number of open positions with no official candidates running for them running unopposed for one of two three-year terms on the School Committee With no other School Committee candidates on the ballot the other of the two terms is open potentially to a write-in candidate the current School Committee members whose terms are expiring are Jennifer Downing and Sarah Gomes The only other non-incumbent appearing on the ballot is Tree Warden candidate Lucas Paul Correia Current Tree Warden Christopher Hopkins' term expires in 2025 Incumbent candidates running unopposed are: Select Board member Robert Hinckley (three-year term) Board of Assessors member Liberio DaSilva Soares (three-year term) Planning Commissioner Mark Francois (five-year term) and Cemetery Board member Charlene Fortin (three-year term) Aside from the one School Committee seat mentioned above open positions with no official candidates are: Commissioner of Trust Funds (one three-year term Trustee of Free Public Library (two three-year terms) Where to vote in Acushnet's electionOn election day, April 22, the polls will remain open at 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. To find more election information, visit Acushnet's town website and find the Town Clerk's page at www.acushnet.ma.us/town-clerk, or call the office at 508-998-0200 Roman was shot and killed while in the driver’s seat of a black Hyundai Sonata parked on the east side of Acushnet Avenue New Bedford Police and EMS responded to the area of Acushnet Avenue near Griffin Court in New Bedford after a shot spotter alert and 911 call to the area according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office Police located Roman in the black Hyundai Sonata parked on the east side of Acushnet Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound to the head Vehicle had multiple projectile strikesThe vehicle was also found to have multiple projectile strikes Luke’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office New Bedford Police and Homicide Unit prosecutors are actively investigating the homicide NEW BEDFORD — City councilors changed their minds on a $150,000 proposal to install a 200-foot dock for rowers on the upper Acushnet River off Belleville Avenue through a Community Preservation grant She was contacted by a group of people in the rowing community who felt they weren’t included in the decision-making by the New Bedford Department of Parks which proposed the dock plan in partnership with the New Bedford Rowing Center She said they had concluded that the Parks Recreation and Beaches Department had made up its mind who it would be partnering with on the project prior to a public meeting on the proposal Not a criticism of Community Preservation CommitteeGiesta said “The Department of Parks and Recreation needs to reach out to these groups and have a sit-down discussion in how they will be included in the Acushnet River Rowing Center Dock project.” She added she wasn’t criticizing the Community Preservation Committee “This is not a criticism of you or your decisions regarding funding for all of these projects The members of the CPC are meticulous and hard working and I know that they take their job seriously.” stated the Acushnet River dock project would open the Acushnet River for public recreation access for the first time in more than three decades The council will be asked to reconsiderShe added “We received valuable feedback and heard lots of support during public meetings and through our collaboration with the local rowing community We appreciate the Community Preservation Committee recognizing the need for a safe launching point for recreational watercraft on the Acushnet River and recommending funding for the project.” She said they had filed a request for reconsideration with the City Council and hoped “that councilors will approve the CPC’s recommendation and support this project to open a new recreational resource for New Bedford residents.” The request will be presented at the April 24 city council meeting Rapoza stated that two public workshops were held to discuss access to the Acushnet River in March 2023 and March 2024 She said two publicly owned sites were considered but that the Belleville Avenue site had ample parking and room to deliver boats by trailer Rick Porteus was among those critical of the process and had spoken with Giesta prior to the council's decision to deny the project on April 10 “We’re deeply concerned about the process and what it’s leading to,” he said “The process has been kept away from the community.” 'New Bedford could be a center for rowing'While thoroughly supporting the idea of a rowing facility They had been told that it wasn’t buildable in that area because it was within the EPA cleanup site but he said they had subsequently learned a large portion of the site was considered buildable It was rowing after whales on the open ocean that created the wealth that gave us the New Bedford that we have It’s a sport that New Bedford should own and it’s time to claim it The earliest regatta here was 1857,” Porteus said “New Bedford could be a center for rowing if this is done right.” and Beaches-New Bedford Rowing Center proposed site is off 720 Belleville Ave. and the process used PCBs and chlorinated solvents until the late 1970s Currently no safe launching point for the boats“The community has been without safe recreational access to the upper Acushnet River for 30-plus years as it has undergone cleanup efforts by the EPA said during a meeting with the Community Preservation Committee that the city had been working with rowing enthusiasts since February 2023 He said the ultimate goal was to build a rowing center at the site Dock was to have been completed by 2026The 17,000-foot recreational waterfront path is planned for the upper harbor The plan was to have the dock fully installed by June 2026 Officials said 89-year-old Leo Lyonnais and 87-year-old Annette Lyonnais died in the fire (WJAR) — A family member is mourning the couple killed in the Acushnet house fire on Christmas Day told NBC 10 that they had planned a family gathering on Christmas Day "We were going to be headed there at 1 in the afternoon to have the family together for Christmas but I got the call from the tenant downstairs at 2 in the morning that the house was fully engulfed in flames," he said "They’re both going to be greatly missed." State Fire Marshal Jon Davine said investigators identified the front left corner of the first floor as the area of origin He said a wood stove and a wall outlet with multiple-prong adapter plugged in were found in the area Michael Lyonnais refers to his parents as the nicest people His dad was a former Acushnet building inspector and his mom was a fun loving people person and he helped a lot of people over the years with many projects He was in the sales business when he was younger," said Lyonnais as he reflected on his parents "She worked for about 20 years at the old Acushnet Citizens Club in town and she knew a lot of people in town from there." The victims were very well known in the community the house was engulfed in flames and the two were trapped inside A firefighter was injured during the response but is expected to recover It's a loss that is felt by the entire community my son was devastated because we used to know her such a great family," says Tony Daponte Leo and Annette lived in the house on Garfield Street for 62 years it's the house where they raised their three sons Michael Lyonnais says he'll miss the little moments he would spend with his parents and all of the jobs we had did and just being together it was a great time he enjoyed the rides we went on," continued Lyonnais my father played the piano since he was a child and I know one of the neighbors had mentioned that in the summer with the windows open she used to hear him playing that piano." It's memories like these that will keep him moving forward we had a good childhood," Lyonnais said NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Detectives with the Massachusetts State Police and New Bedford Police are actively investigating a homicide which occurred off of Acushnet Ave. last night. At around 10 p.m., New Bedford Police responded to a call in the area of Acushnet Ave. and Griffin Court, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. Upon arriving at the scene, police located a 19-year-old male in a black Hyundai Sonata parked on the east side of Acushnet Avenue with a gunshot wound in his head. The vehicle was also found to have multiple bullet holes. The victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. The investigation into the death is still ongoing and “extremely active.” ACUSHNET, Mass. (WLNE) — Despite Vice President Kamala Harris earning the overwhelming majority of votes in Massachusetts for the 2024 Presidential Election, a town in Bristol County assembled notable support for President-elect Donald Trump. The owner of the ‘New England for Trump’ store in Acushnet said the day after the election was one for celebration and record sales. “It was an awesome day,” owner Frank Joseph said. “I probably did four times what I usually do [in sales].” 75-year-old Joseph said he stayed up all night on Election Day to watch the results roll in and was pleasantly surprised to see the reception the next day. “It was a very joyous day; they all came in such a good mood,” he said. Harris earn roughly 61% of the vote in Massachusetts, while Acushnet voted just over 61% in favor of Trump, the largest margin for the President-elect in any Massachusetts community. “If you look at Acushnet, it has the demographic profile of a typical community that would support Trump in any other part of the country,” Providence College Associate Professor Adam Myers said. “Acushnet is overwhelmingly White, but it’s also overwhelmingly blue collar, or at least non-college educated.” Trump also showed strides in support from other demographics nationally, including Latino voters. “There’s definitely signs that certainly groups that have historically been a part of the Democratic coalition have left the Democratic coalition or are leaving it and, under Trump, are moving to the Republicans,” Myers added. As someone who has supported Trump from the beginning and opened the store years ago, Joseph said seeing such strong local support was meaningful. “The community really came alive,” he said. “The silent majority has spoken in Acushnet.” Industry and market insights and forecasts Key figures and rankings about companies and products Consumer and brand insights and preferences in various industries Detailed information about political and social topics All key figures about countries and regions Market InsightsMarket forecast and expert KPIs for 1000+ markets in 190+ countries & territories Consumer InsightsInsights on consumer attitudes and behavior worldwide eCommerce InsightsDetailed information for 39,000+ online stores and marketplaces Directly accessible data for 170 industries from 150+ countries and over 1 million facts: Full-service market research and analytics Strategy and business building for the data-driven economy Transforming data into content marketing and design: Leading sports clothing brands in France 2023 Leading brands of sports shoes/trainers in France 2023 Market share of sports and sportswear retailers in France 2020 NEW BEDFORD — Recreational and competitive rowing on the upper Acushnet River could be making a comeback A proposal to install a 200-foot dock on the upper Acushnet River with gangway for rowing got a preliminary funding OK for $150,000 Proposed by New Bedford Parks, Recreation and Beaches and the New Bedford Rowing Center the project is in line for the $150,000 in Community Preservation funding The City Council Finance Committee approved it with Council President Shane Burgo voting against it It will still need full council approval at the board’s April 10 meeting Acushnet River access has been denied for over 30 yearsThe dock will open public recreational access to the river that has been denied to residents for over three decades The proposed site is 720 Belleville Ave., the former Aerovox site A rowing center is planned for the site in a future phaseVal Costa said the city had been working with rowing enthusiasts since February 2023 The ultimate goal is to build a rowing center at the site He said during a meeting with the Community Preservation Committee that the site is also where the New Bedford River Walk will end The dock will be designed to accommodate multiple rowing types with an emphasis on crew rowing The New Bedford Rowing Center is contributing $4,589 to the project The applicants had asked for $196,000 from the CPC but agreed to $150,000 after cutting money that had been set aside for construction contingencies The plan is to have the dock fully installed by June 2026 Laying out a crew competition racecourse on the Acushnet River is also planned in a future phase ACUSHNET — Two elderly residents in their 80s were killed in a house fire early Christmas morning and a firefighter suffered injuries but is expected to recover “On behalf of the Acushnet Fire Dept. I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the victims’ family and loved ones,” said Acushnet Fire Chief Thomas Farland in a statement on Christmas Day calling it “a heartbreaking day for them and our community.” Firefighters observed heavy smoke and flames and learned that three people were unaccounted for on arrival public information officer for the Department of Fire Services two other individuals were living in that home and one of them escaped safely after a neighbor pounded on his door.” Firefighters immediately began attacking the fire which had caused a partial collapse of the roof and major structural damage to the two-and-a-half-story home They made entry and found two residents dead inside Firefighters battled the flames for about an hour before bringing it under control One firefighter was transported for evaluation according to the Department of Fire Services Smoke on the water: New Bedford Fire Department responds to small boat fire The victims are preliminarily believed to be a man and woman The office of the Chief Medical Examiner was to conduct a formal identification and determine the cause and manner of their deaths the property was owned by the Leo Lyonnais and Annette Lyonnais Joint Living Trust The fire’s origin and cause are still under investigation Investigators were returning to the scene today Witnesses and first-responders reported that they did not hear smoke alarms sounding when they arrived “Our hearts go out to the family at a time of such terrible loss,” said State Fire Marshal Jon Davine talk to the people you care about and be sure they have working smoke alarms on every level of their homes.” The Fairhaven Fire Department provided mutual aid along with Mattapoisett EMS and Providence Canteen supported personnel at the scene Hundreds of people responded to the tragedy on the Acushnet Police Department’s Facebook page Scores of comments expressing sadness and condolences God Bless them and their family at this time.” “Deepest sympathy for the loss of this couple.” “This is horrific my deepest condolences to the family.” Investigators today returned to the scene of the Christmas morning fire that claimed the lives of 89-year-old Leo Lyonnais and 87-year-old Annette Lyonnais identifying the front left corner of the first floor as the area of origin according to a press release issued by Acushnet Fire Chief Thomas Farland and Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M Investigators found a wood stove and a wall outlet with a multiple-prong adapter plugged in after delayering this area Either of these factors could have contributed to the fire Under the standard used by State Police fire investigators the cause of a fire is undetermined when they are unable to rule out all but one potential factor the Garfield Street fire will remain undetermined but not suspicious pending any new information “All of us here at the Acushnet Fire Department again want to offer our condolences to the Lyonnais family,” said Farland State Fire Marshal Davine said that electrical and heating fires are among the most common types of residential fires in Massachusetts solid fuel heating equipment such as fireplaces and chimneys contributed to 541 house fires while electrical events contributed to 682 Firefighters responded to multiple 911 calls at 1:50 Christmas morningThe Acushnet Fire Department and Acushnet Police responded to 34 Garfield St following multiple 911 calls at about 1:50 Christmas morning Firefighters observed heavy smoke and flames and learned that three people were unaccounted for on arrival public information officer for the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services They made entry and located the two residents deceased inside One firefighter was transported for evaluation but is expected to recover The origin and cause of the fire are being investigated by the Acushnet Fire Department State Police fire investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office and State Police assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s office They are assisted by the Department of Fire Services’ Code Compliance & Enforcement Unit (WLNE) — Acushnet police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred Tuesday on Slocum Street The afternoon incident resulted in a minor injury and police have determined that it was not a random act according to the Acushnet Police Department Several spent shell casings were found at the scene and the person injured received a graze wound The victim was an occupant of the building at which the shooting occurred This incident remains under investigation by Acushnet police detectives Anyone with information in this incident can contact Acushnet police at 508-998-0240 and ask to speak to a detective Acushnet Fire Department officials say an early morning Christmas fire around killed two people in their 80's (WJAR) — Acushnet Fire Department officials say an early morning Christmas fire around killed two people in their 80's now has a collapsed roof and charred windows as the flames engulfed the entire house we couldn’t sleep much after that and it’s all we’ve been thinking about all day long" said Ron Dore from Acushnet who lives in the street over from the house we heard sirens and we heard a crackling sound of the fire from here because we were right outside on our deck and we could see the flames and it was fully engulfed." Police say one person who was inside the home during the fire was able to escape after a neighbor pounded on their door warning them to escape Neighbors describe the two victims who died as an elderly couple who were extremely nice people "He was a retired building inspector in town I didn’t know him well but was well liked in town," continued Dore Other neighbors say the terrifying moments continue to replay in their mind and the tragedy has them hugging their loved ones a little tighter this Christmas day "My girlfriend woke me up saying Nate there’s a big fireball across the street and I’m like what and that’s when it all went bad," said Nathan Maceo who lives right across the street from the house that was on fire "Keep your families close and your loved ones close and don’t take anything for granted Fire Marshall officials are still investigating the cause and the origin of the fire ACUSHNET (WBSM) — Acushnet Police are investigating after shots were fired at a residence Tuesday morning and a person suffered a minor injury on January 21 to a residence on Slocum Street and were able to contain the situation While the investigation remains active and ongoing One person suffered a "minor injury," according to the chief “Detectives are working diligently to gather information and identify those responsible,” he said noting that Acushnet Police are “working closely with local and state law enforcement agencies to resolve the situation and maintain the peace.” Anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to contact the Acushnet Police Detective Division at (508) 998-0240 “We are taking this matter very seriously and are committed to ensuring the safety of our community,” Carreau said “We encourage anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious around 2:30 a.m Acushnet Police are investigating after shots were fired at a residence Tuesday morning and a person suffered a minor injury.\nRead More ACUSHNET (WBSM) — Acushnet Police are investigating after shots were fired at a residence Tuesday morning and a person suffered a minor injury Martins was part of a large police response to the Bayside Lounge in Fairhaven which included members of the Fairhaven according to press materials for the awards they (responding officers) utilized advanced de-escalation techniques rotating communication duties to calm the individual," reads a release from Healey's office "Despite their unwavering commitment to a peaceful resolution the situation escalated when non-lethal options The release goes on to describe how Martins "continued to assist his team even after sustaining an injury" when officers "collectively returned fire Get some background: Former interim NBFD Chief Coderre confirmed dead after shooting Acushnet officer "Their swift actions under fire not only safeguarded innocent lives but ensured the preservation of order in a chaotic and dangerous environment," the release reads "Officer Kevin Martins’ actions are emblematic of selflessness and dedication embodying the core values of law enforcement." Bristol County DA: Shooting of Coderre was justifiedAn investigation by the Bristol County District Attorney's Office concluded officers' fatal shooting of Coderre was justified, according to a past Standard-Times report "This incident underscores the challenges faced daily by those who serve and protect It also highlights the importance of collaboration across agencies in managing complex and life-threatening situations," Healey's release reads Coderre had served as New Bedford Fire Department's deputy chief from 2011 until 2018, when he was appointed as acting chief, according to the city of New Bedford's official website Former Lakeville Police Officer Dakota Jones was awarded with a Medal of Valor 2023 incident in which the two faced an armed suspect Jones was monitoring traffic near the Precinct Street/Pickens Street intersection when a man who had parked behind Jones' cruiser exited his vehicle and "confronted" Jones "displaying what appeared to be a black handgun," according to releases from Healey's office and the Lakeville Police Department "While moving positions with minimal cover 'Drop the gun!' followed by the sound of gunfire," reads Healey's release The voice Jones heard in that moment was Nee's who had just finished his shift and was driving home from the Middleboro MSP barracks when he noticed the exchange unfolding After shooting the suspect, Jones and Nee secured his weapon and "immediately rendered emergency medical aid to the man," Lakeville PD's release reads. "Body-worn camera footage later released by Lakeville Police showed then-Officer Jones telling the suspect to drop the gun a total of 11 times." Check this out!: Southeast Sportsplex with pickleball courts, batting cages, and more to open in South End The suspect — who recovered from his injuries — was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and threatening to commit a crime the suspect admitted "his intent to provoke a deadly force encounter with police officers," according to Healey's office "Trooper Nee’s and Officer Jones’s decisive actions and extraordinary bravery in the face of danger are a testament to their dedication and training," Healey's release reads Since the incident, Jones has left the Lakeville Police Department and is now a Mass. State Trooper, having recently graduated from MSP's 90th Recruit Training Troop, according to Healey's office. The graduation ceremony was just last month on Oct Massachusetts' annual law enforcement awards are named in honor of the late MSP Trooper George L 177 law enforcement members have received George L as well as the Massachusetts Port Authority received awards on Tuesday Evan Verissimo has spent his career working with trees He started off with his own tree company but decided to exit the world of climbing trees and enter the world of carving them and they had someone on-site carving the logs I gave it a try and kind of got the feel for it 'I can do that,' and I started doing it," Verissimo said Verissimo admitted that some of his earlier work doesn't quite reach the level of what he can now achieve with his chainsaw It's a hard thing to get into and enjoy but I've always been an artistic person," he said The Acushnet resident has also tried carving ice but didn’t find it as satisfying "I prefer working with wood," he said and I'm still learning," Verissimo said "I'm learning how to do it quicker and how to use different techniques that I see on YouTube." The name of Verissimo's business is Kind Tree Carving and he has jumped into the business with both feet but I definitely still work out here; we have to make money Verissimo was working on a carving of a Dartmouth firefighter The whole process will take roughly two to three weeks and will be sold for $1,500 Gallery Credit: Michael Rock Evan Verissimo started off with his own tree company but decided to exit the world of climbing trees and enter the world of carving them.\nRead More ACUSHNET, Mass. (WLNE) — Officials announced Thursday that an elderly couple was killed in a tragic Christmas Day fire in Acushnet Michael Lyonnais said he got a call around 2 a.m Wednesday that his childhood home on Garfield Street was up in flames “It was devastating to get that phone call,” Lyonnais said I’m sorry,’ and I’m thinking he must mean my parents haven’t gotten out of the house.” Michael was especially close with his father as the two of them started a contracting business back in 1978 and worked together for more than 20 years “My father was known for always going the extra mile to help a customer out to get to the finish point of any problem we would run into,” Lyonnais said Michael’s mother was also a well-known figure around town “She was very popular at her breakfast joint that she went to faithfully every morning,” Lyonnais said “She knew the whole crew at the breakfast club she had a lot of friends there too.” The couple’s passing has shaken the tight-knit Acushnet community Neighbors said they knew both Leo and Annette well adding they were a fixture in the neighborhood for 62 years “I’m gonna miss them both,” he said “I was just getting to enjoy them now that I was retired Officials announced Thursday that they believed the fire was accidental but the exact cause is still under investigation Investigators said a wood stove and an electrical outlet with a multiple-prong adapter were found in the area of origin Acushnet police said shots were fired into a residence Tuesday morning Officials said the incident happened on Slocum Street around 2:30 a.m Anyone with information is asked to contact the Acushnet Police Department ACUSHNET — Coming up on Sept. 30, Acushnet will have its fall special town meeting where residents will be asked to vote on 17 articles Here's a quick look at some of the key decisions town meeting attendees will be faced with on Monday Article 5 will ask town meeting members if they wish to amend the Town Charter by deleting language that bars individuals who have served on governing bodies of the town from accepting town jobs for two years from the end of their term Aside from those who've served on boards or committees the changes made by this article would also affect former town moderators and town clerks According to an explanation for the article included in a copy of the warrant the current two-year restriction — as entailed by Section 3-1-2 of the charter — "places a draconian constraint on filling vacant positions with competent candidates "It also is somewhat redundant in that the Massachusetts Ethics Law sufficiently restricts public officials from benefiting or participating in matters that they dealt with as elected officials." essentially seeking authorization for the Select Board to enter into an "Energy Savings Performance Contract" with solar company Trane The contract would entail "the turnkey design commissioning and performance guarantee for specific energy infrastructure and efficiency projects in Acushnet Elementary School and Albert F According to language included in Article 14 "all or a portion of the funds to pay for the energy infrastructure and efficiency projects will ultimately come from the energy savings guaranteed by Trane...." Article 14 also seeks authorization for the selectmen "to determine if the appropriation is to be contingent on passage of a Proposition 2½ debt exclusion .. The fall special town meeting is set for Monday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. at Albert F. Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road. A copy of the warrant, as well as other information, can be found on the Acushnet town website, www.acushnet.ma.us Two people were killed early Christmas morning when a fire broke out at a multi-family home in Acushnet The victims were believed to be a man and a woman in their 80s according to a statement from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services “On behalf of the Acushnet Fire Department I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the victims’ family and loved ones,” Acushnet Fire Chief Thomas Farland said in a statement “This is a heartbreaking day for them and our community.” members of the Acushnet fire and police departments arrived at 34 Garfield St. just before 2 a.m where they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the two-and-a-half-story home One resident had escaped the burning home after a neighbor saw the fire and pounded on the door where flames had caused “major structural damage” and partially collapsed the roof the Department of Fire Services said Witnesses and first responders told investigators did not hear the sound of smoke alarms when they arrived at the home It took more than an hour for firefighters to bring the flames under control One firefighter was brought to a hospital for evaluation but is expected to recover The state’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is charged with formally identifying the victims and determining the official cause of their deaths Officials said the cause of the fire was under investigation by the Acushnet Fire Department, Acushnet Police Department, Massachusetts State Police investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office and members of the State Police assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s office with help from the Department of Fire Services’ Code Compliance & Enforcement Unit “Our hearts go out to the family at a time of such terrible loss,” State Fire Marshal Jon Davine said in a statement “We’ve seen too many tragedies this year talk to the people you care about and be sure they have working smoke alarms on every level of their homes.” The Fairhaven Fire Department and Mattapoisett Emergency Medical Services provided mutual aid to Acushnet first responders during the fire They also received support from Providence Canteen a nonprofit that assists first responders during emergencies ©2024 Advance Local Media LLC. Visit masslive.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Think you have what it takes to conquer a mountain of seafood but Blue Point Restaurant in Acushnet is putting appetites to the test with its first-ever Captain’s Platter Challenge This seafood challenge is simple in theory but tough to swallow (pun intended): two people two chowders and one massive seafood platter – and all must be finished in 45 minutes If you and your dining partner can devour it all You’ll still walk away with a $10 gift card as a consolation prize Owners Natasha and Juan Gomez never planned on hosting an eating competition but after customers repeatedly questioned whether the Captain’s Platter could be finished in one sitting let's put it to the test," Juan said The $69 Captain’s Platter is typically meant for two people featuring a towering portion of seafood and onion rings Participants don’t need to sign up in advance; just walk in Juan has some advice for those attempting to finish it all "Don't eat the famous cornbread," he warned "You'll fill up on that first." The cornbread is not included in the challenge but offered to everyone who is seated at the restaurant as a welcoming basket the Blue Point team is gearing up for three days of seafood-fueled excitement If you think you’ve got the stomach for it head to Blue Point Restaurant in Acushnet and take your shot at the Captain’s Platter Challenge Blue Point Restaurant in Acushnet is challenging diners to finish its massive Captain’s Platter in 45 minutes for a free meal.\nRead More A puzzling stop sign has appeared in Acushnet It was installed on Perry Hill Road a short distance from a second stop sign at Main Street The confusion comes into play because drivers aren't sure whether they should stop at the first blinking red stop sign and then stop once again at the stop sign at Main Street READ MORE: Mysterious Acushnet Doll Boutique agrees the added stop sign is in an unusual spot "That's actually an issue that I brought up with the DPW Director," he said "I'm trying to get some clarification on that I'm hoping their plan is to move that new blinking stop sign to where the original stop sign is People aren't sure if they're supposed to stop at both stop signs." "That's a good question," Chief Carreau said The intention was good because it's a new blinking sign but we're hoping to get that rectified as soon as possible." Within minutes of our conversation with Chief Carreau he followed up with us to share the news that the DPW will be moving the blinking stop sign to replace the original one on the corner of Main Street Acushnet drivers have been confused by a blinking-light stop sign immediately followed by another stop sign. That will soon change.\nRead More READ MORE: Mysterious Acushnet Doll Boutique ACUSHNET -- As summer comes to an end, it's time to welcome autumn with the Acushnet Apple Peach Fair and Pageant this festival is a popular event for families friends and community members to enjoy and honor local farming The Acushnet Apple Peach Fair will take place on Saturday The event will be held at Long Plain Museum As the Acushnet community comes together to celebrate the change of seasons and show their support for local businesses the Apple Peach Fair and Pageant is a must-visit event More: 'Part of the DNA of New Bedford': AHA! celebrates 25 years and looks ahead toward 25 more. What to know before you arriveFree parking and admission are available Be sure to bring cash for food and any crafts you may want to purchase Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for walking around the fairgrounds Guests can also avoid the hassle of parking and take advantage of the shuttle bus from Acushnet Middle School there is something for everyone at the Acushnet Apple Peach Fair enjoy performances by Sharon's Student Showcase Sunday's lineup includes Gonsalves Tai Kwon Do, All Along, and other talented musicians. Make sure to check out the full schedule to plan your visit The fair is known for its great food and unique craft vendors You can find delicious apple and peach themed treats And don't forget to browse the craft vendors for one-of-a-kind items to take home What to know about the paradeThe festival will feature a parade on Sunday The parade will start at Pope Park and go along Main Street to the fairgrounds the Miss Apple Peach pageant will take place at 6:30 p.m Watch local contestants compete for the title of Miss Apple Peach Stay updated with all the latest festival news and updates by following the Acushnet Apple Peach Fair on Facebook You can also email missappplepeach@gmail.com for more information Standard-Times staff writer Seth Chitwood can be reached at schitwood@s-t.com. Find out more about him at sethchitwood.com Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Standard-Times today As we head into a new week — both the last week of the year and turning the calendar page to start a new one — let's take a look back at news from the past week Everyone handles holiday stress in their own way, and for one Amazon driver that meant dumping 80 packages in the woods just before Christmas We also shared our Players of the Week polls. Keep up with high school sports with scores, game highlights, and voting at https://www.southcoasttoday.com/sports Here are some of the most-read stories of the week on https://www.southcoasttoday.com in case you missed anything: Servedwell Hospitality is working hard preparing to open its newest restaurant, Candela Cucina, in the former location of Carmine's at Candleworks The building itself holds great significance in American history the site of the last remaining candle-making factory which produced the finest candles in the world for 85 years 'This will be our finest entry yet': Candela Cucina ready to open in Candleworks building While the area looks forward to a new eatery the past year hasn’t been kind to many others many local restaurateurs have faced difficult choices whether due to economic or personal circumstances Let's take a look at the restaurants we said "goodbye" to in 2024 Which will you miss most? Greater New Bedford restaurants that closed in 2024 Investigators found among the smoldering ruins a wood stove and a wall outlet with a multiple-prong adapter plugged in Acushnet fire victims ID'd: Officials have an idea of how they died took a leap of faith and opened the coffee shop with a strong desire to create a space that reflected her own personality and bring joy to those who walked through the doors What's on the menu: It's about being 'boujee' at this new cafe on Dartmouth Street And Ruth, the beloved elephant at New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo, has died The 66-year-old Asian elephant had been at the zoo for 38 years and in the past several months had been in what the zoo termed “hospice care” due to her advanced age and chronic medical conditions Rest in peace: Buttonwood Park Zoo's beloved elephant Ruth has died. Zoo closes until Jan. 2 to grieve. All of these stories can be read in their entirety at www.southcoasttoday.com. 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