Acushnet
LATEST NEWS
Acushnet’s Troop 11 holds Eagle Court
Harrison Letourneau is Acushnet Troop 11’s newest Eagle Scout. His Eagle Court of Honor was held this Saturday, 8/10/24, at the Council on Aging/Senior Center in Acushnet, making him the ninth Eagle in a troop that is only seven years old. Harrison has been a Scout since the first...
New Bedford woman frustrated by gas smell, brown water; poor response from City
“About 2 weeks ago the City of New Bedford started prepping to replace and work on the water lines on my street, the Ash Street, Court Street, Park Street area. The entire street has been hooked up to a temporary water line from a fire hydrant, all was fine at first.
Earth Sciences Summer Course Uses Campus as a Lab
As part of Dartmouth’s decarbonization efforts, earth sciences students taking the Materials of the Earth course this summer have developed a three-dimensional model of the rock formations beneath the Dartmouth campus. Their new understanding of the geology could help drillers predict what kinds of rock they will encounter during the installation of geo-exchange borefields under Chase Field #4 this fall, and future such work elsewhere on campus.
Health care workers call on state to keep Nashoba Valley from closing
DEVENS - Health care workers and staff from Nashoba Valley Medical Center attended a meeting Thursday where they called on Massachusetts to do something to keep the hospital from closing.Calling on state to keep hospital openOn August 31, Nashoba Valley will close, along with Carney Hospital in Dorchester. It's a day that comes earlier than expected, and a day that feels inevitable for caregivers and local lawmakers who are trying to stop it."The Department of Public Health does not have the ability, nor the authority, to prevent or deny closure of this hospital," said Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner...
Fall River man held on bail after confrontation leads to slashing of tires
A Fall River man is facing several charges after an incident Thursday morning. According to Deputy Chief Barden Castro, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers responded to the Hartwell Quick Stop, 350 Rodman Street, for a disturbance. Officers learned that a confrontation had taken place where one male slashed the tires...
Fall River’s Shear Genius Gives Back with 9th Annual ‘Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway’
For nearly a decade, Shear Genius Barber Shop and Ms. Shear Genius Salon in Fall River have been committed to giving back to the local community, and this year is no exception. The popular Plymouth Avenue location, owned by Luis Gonsalves, along with his wife Stacey Gonsalves—owner and founder of Juice'd Cafe and former owner of Ms. Shear Genius Salon—has become a beacon of community support, especially for the city’s children.
Massachusetts’ Cheapest Car Insurance Companies
Car insurance premiums are up again nationwide and Fox Business says they could surge 22 percent by year's end. Wonderful. The cost of almost everything else is rising, so why not car insurance premiums?. Fox Business says, "A new report published by Insurify, an insurance comparison shopping site, shows the...
The system is failing young adults with autism after they turn 22, Mass. families say
On a recent afternoon in Lexington, Aloke Roy and his parents watched as a dancer, adorned with gold jewelry, performed bharatanatyam, a classical South Indian dance. Aloke, 23, likes to attend these shows any chance he can, where he is captivated by the bright colors and storytelling through dance. Aloke...
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
New Substance Use Disorder Bill being crafted to help tackle issues with the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts
There's a new Substance Use Disorder Bill in the works crafted by the Senate and the House. 22News spoke with leaders about the impact this could have on tackling issues with the opioid epidemic in our state.
Massachusetts State Police arrest man for drug trafficking after crash
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police said a man was arrested for cocaine and fentanyl trafficking after a crash in Middleborough on Aug. 8. 25-year-old Djosue Dossantos, of Boston, was charged with trafficking in fentanyl, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, conspiracy to violate drug law, and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.
New state law’s impact on Hull’s accessory dwelling unit bylaw remains unclear
“In some ways this legislation overrules [our bylaw],” Director of Community Development and Planning Chris DiIorio said, noting that it has not yet been approved by the Attorney General’s office as required in order to enact zoning bylaw amendments. “I’m not sure whether they will kick it back because it’s not in line with the new state law.”
Agricultural Fair Beckons One and All to West Tisbury
Each year in late August, more than 30,000 people pack the Agricultural Society grounds over four-days to get a taste, often literally, of Island farm life. On Thursday, when the 162nd Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair opened at 10 a.m., people streamed through the gates, admiring livestock, pets and poultry of all sizes, enjoying rides, sipping pickle lemonade and donning commemorative T-shirts.
Attleboro woman rescued from house fire dies
An Attleboro woman who was rescued from a burning home late July has died from her injuries, police confirmed on Thursday. According to officials, Lisa Carvalho, 42, suffered severe burns after a house fire at 563 Mendon Road on July 21. She was found unconscious inside the home and was...
New reviews will guide education commissioner on future of Providence schools takeover
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Education on Friday released a report evaluating the progress of the state intervention in the Providence Public School District as the commissioner of education considers ending the takeover that began five years ago. The state took control of the struggling...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.