AVON — Fire Chief David Charest and Town Administrator Jonathan Beder are pleased to announce that the Avon Fire Department welcomed three firefighters during a pinning ceremony at the most recent Select Board meeting. At the Thursday, April 18, Select Board meeting, board members and Chief Charest recognized Nicholas Gazerro as a new full-time firefighter and Ricardo Calixte and Tyler …
AVON – Chair of the Board of Selectmen Eric S. Beckerman announced today that Avon has received a nearly $1.5 million state grant to expand and improve the resilience of D.W. Field Park. The $1,455,350 Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant will support planning for and mitigating the impacts of climate change on the park, as well as the expansion …
Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt, Council on Aging Director Jane Carthas and Fire Chief Robert Spurr are pleased to announce a new Safe Return Program designed to help first responders locate individuals prone to wandering and becoming lost. As part of the new program, Avon officials have launched a registry for residents with Alzheimer’s, Dementia or other memory loss disorders or …
AVON — Chief Jeffrey Bukunt reports that the Avon Police Department arrested a man following a vehicle pursuit last Tuesday evening. MARVENS JEAN-JACQUES, AGE 25, OF BROCKTON, was arrested and charged with: Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle Failure to Stop for Police Operating on a Suspended License (for Operating Under the Influence) Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol …
AVON — The Avon Board of Selectmen wishes to announce that Town Administrator Gregory Enos will be stepping down from his position this week. Enos submitted his resignation to the Board of Selectmen in December and will be leaving the town on Monday, Jan. 23. To view his letter of resignation, click here. “The board wishes to thank Mr. Enos for his time with …
AVON – Chief Robert Spurr and the Avon Fire Department would like to remind Avon residents that open burning season begins Jan. 15 and runs through May 1. A permit is required to open burn in compliance with Massachusetts law. To obtain a permit, please apply online here. Residents must apply for a permit online each day they wish to burn. …
AVON — Town Administrator Gregory Enos is pleased to announce that the Town of Avon recently launched a new and improved website. The updated website offers a modern design and user-friendly features. The website has reorganized layouts, and the assets of the website that are most popular are now more accessible than ever. Some of the new features include the …
AVON – Chief Robert Spurr and the Avon Fire Department would like to share important fire prevention tips for community members to be mindful of while decorating for the holidays. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fire departments across the country responded to an average of 790 home structure fires per year caused by decorations, excluding Christmas trees, in …
Chief Jeffrey Bukunt is pleased to announce that Christopher Bartolotta has been appointed as Deputy Chief of the Avon Police Department.
Chief Jeffrey Bukunt is pleased to announce that Christopher Bartolotta will be formally appointed as Deputy Chief of the Avon Police Department this evening.