A fire ripped through a single-family home early Saturday in Acushnet, but two occupants and their dog were able to escape unhurt. The fire at Gammons Road and Perry Hill Road was reported at 3:45am. Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher says when fire crews arrived, the building was fully involved with flames v…
When it comes to the liquified natural gas pipeline and storage facility that was proposed for Acushnet, it was always far from a home run. Many residents opposed the project, spearheaded by Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC. But it was when the funding mechanism fell through that was the second strike…
Dighton Fire Chief Antone Roderick was suspended without pay following a unanimous vote by the Board of Selectmen during a special meeting on Wednesday.
Fire Chief Kevin A. Gallagher gave a statement on the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department's Facebook page, thoroughly explaining the situation and making the public aware of the seriousness of such an accusation. "On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, I was informed by Acushnet Town Administrator Alan Co…
New Bedford Fire chief Michael Gomes has been awarded a three year accreditation by the Mass. Fire Service Commission. The Commission, chaired by Everett Fire Chief David Butler, says Chief Gomes has displayed the required fire service experience, education, and certifications for accreditation...
After a long application and interview process, the Marion Select Board has decided to offer Cumberland, RI Assistant Fire Chief Brian Jackvony the position of fire chief.