Dog License Reminder
Dog Licenses are now available in the Town Clerk’s Office. All dogs (indoor and outdoor) 6 months or older must be licensed by the Town Clerk. Each license is valid from January 1, 2019 thru December 31.
COSTS
• $10.00: Spayed females and neutered males; $15.00 for all unaltered dogs
• $20.00: Kennel license for 3–4 dogs
• $50.00: Kennel license for 5–15 dogs
• $100.00: Kennel License for over 15 dogs
According to the Town of Acushnet By-Laws, all owners are required to license their dog(s) between January 1st and March 31st of each calendar year. If an owner obtains or takes possession of a dog(s) after March 31st, he/she must license their dog(s) within three months of possession. Failure to license will result in a $50.00 citation fee and a late fee of $15.00 for each unlicensed dog.
Failure to vaccinate your animals against rabies will also result in a $100.00 citation fee for each animal. Please remember, State Law requires that you present a valid rabies vaccination certificate of dogs 3 months and older to the Town Clerk prior to licensing.
To license your pet by mail, please send us a copy of the rabies certificate from your Veterinarian, a check payable to the “Town of Acushnet,” 130 Main St., Acushnet, MA 02743 and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The Town Clerk’s Office will promptly return your rabies certificate, along with your 2019 Dog License and tag.
If you have any questions, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-998‑0215.
Office hours are Monday, Wednesday & Thursday – 8:00 a.m. thru 4:00 p.m., Tuesday 8:00 a.m. thru 7:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. thru 11:30 a.m.
Comedy Night, Get Tickets NOW
Acushnet PTO presents Comedy Night Dinner & Show, featuring Michael Petit, seen on Comedy Central and E! Entertainment. Sat., 3/9, at 6:30 p.m., at the Century House, 107 S. Main St., Acushnet. Please join use for a fantastic adult night out to support our school district and raise funds for completion of our Elementary School playground. Full buffet dinner, entertainment and DJ/dancing are included in ticket price. Cash bar and raffles. For tickets, contact Jamie Alves, call/text 774-263-5982, email jpm28@comcast.net, by Feb. 25.
Acushnet YouTube
Acushnet Cable is on YouTube. You can watch meetings and other events at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQLn-V7X9rp0JdWXh445neQ
Acushnet residents are encouraged to subscribe to the channel. If the channel gets 100 subscribers, the name can be changed to a custom URL that will be easier to remember.
In the meantime visit youtube.com and search “Acushnet Cable,” and the channel page will pop up at the top.
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