Avon firefighters Ricardo Calixte, left, and Shaquil Wilkie graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 12. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts Department of Fire Services) AVON — Chief David Charest of the Avon Fire Department is pleased to report that two Avon firefighters graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) on Tuesday. Avon firefighters Ricardo […]
Avon Fire Department Thanks Community Following Successful Hurricane Relief Donation Drive
AVON — Chief David Charest and members of the Avon Fire Department wish to thank the community for supporting the department’s hurricane relief donation drive.
Avon Fire Department Invites Community to Attend Open House on Oct. 5
AVON — Chief David Charest and the Avon Fire Department are pleased to invite community members to this year’s Open House to celebrate the 2024 National Fire Prevention Week. “We hope the community will join us for a day of fun activities and demonstrations at our Open House,” Chief Charest said. “This is an opportunity […]
Avon Police Actively Investigating Increase in Car Thefts, Break-ins
AVON — Chief Jeffrey Bukunt reports that police are actively investigating a recent increase in motor vehicle thefts and car break-ins, particularly in the Brentwood neighborhood of town. In the early hours of Tuesday, Aug. 27, officers responded to numerous reports of stolen vehicles and car break-ins on Brentwood Avenue, McCoy Street, Oliver Street, Packard […]
Avon Fire Department, Mutual Aid Partners Extinguish 3-Alarm Fire at Recycling Sorting Facility
AVON — Chief David Charest reports that the Avon Fire Department and multiple mutual aid partners extinguished a 3-alarm fire that occurred at a recycling sorting facility on Monday.
Avon Fire, Police Departments Respond to Two-Vehicle Crash with Multiple Injuries
AVON — Fire Chief David Charest and Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt report that the Avon Fire and Police Departments responded to a two-vehicle crash on Harrison Boulevard on Monday afternoon.
Avon Fire Department Responds to Fatal Crash on Route 24 Early Saturday Morning
AVON — Chief Robert Spurr reports that the Avon Fire Department responded to a fatal crash early Saturday morning on Route 24.
PHOTOS: Avon Park and Recreation Department Announces Successful First Week of 2021 Summer Program
AVON — Recreation Director Jennifer Mayo and the Avon Park and Recreation Board of Commissioners are pleased to announce a successful first week of the Town’s 2021 summer program.
Avon Police Arrest and Charge Wareham Man on Warrant in Connection with February Carjacking
AVON — Chief Jeffrey Bukunt reports that the Avon Police Department arrested a man on a warrant this morning in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred in an Avon parking lot in February.
Town of Avon Shares Guidance for Celebrating Thanksgiving Amid COVID-19
AVON — Town Administrator Gregory S. Enos and Health Agent Kathleen Waldron wish to share health and safety guidance for residents as they finalize plans and prepare for their Thanksgiving celebrations this year.