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Free Movies

February 11, 2026 by Staff Writer

At Acushnet Library The following events are at the Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road. Visit https://acupl.org or email smedeiros@sailsinc.org   Free Movie Wednesday, 2/18, 2 pm Movie Matinee – Wicked: For Good (Rated PG, 2 hours, 17 minutes)  At The Millicent The following events will be held at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Accessible…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Events

Nomination Papers Available

February 11, 2026 by Staff Writer

Acushnet’s election will be held on Tues., 4/28/26. Nomination papers are now available. The last day to take out papers is 3/6/26 at 5 p.m.  Candidates must get 42 signatures of registered voters in person to be placed on the ballot. Last day to submit papers is 3/10. Last day to register as a voter… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Announcements

Acushnet teacher honored for Civic Education

February 11, 2026 by Staff Writer

Press Release Karen Bentley, an eighth grade civics teacher at Albert F. Ford Middle School in Acushnet, has been selected to receive the Don Salvucci Award for Excellence in Promoting Civic Educa­tion from the Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies (MCSS).  The award recognizes classroom teachers who emphasize and teach the importance of democratic ideals… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Latest News

Legal Notice Acushnet ZBA

February 11, 2026 by Staff Writer

Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743. • Case #2025.02.24A A case of Ryan Lombard for property… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Legal Notices

Legal Notice Acushnet Planning Bd

February 11, 2026 by Staff Writer

ACUSHNET PLANNING BOARD In accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 9, you are hereby notified of a public hearing. The Acushnet Planning Board will hold a hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to review a Site Plan Review as follows:  Submitted by: Chris Ciano/Meet in the Middle, LLC …. [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Legal Notices

Acushnet SB does not hire TA after interviews with 3 finalists

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard did not vote to hire a Town Administrator after inter­view­ing three finalists on 1/29/26. The board inter­viewed Ian Abreu, a sitting New Bed­ford City Councillor; Michael Boucher, a long time member of the Acushnet Finance Committee; and Heather Chew, former Acushnet Council on Aging Director.  First up was Mr…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Latest News

Acushnet holds Complete Streets info session

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Jonathan Comey, Neighb News Correspondent Road safety takes everyone’s coopera­tion, and the town of Acushnet is hoping that the power of crowdsourcing will lead to safer streets.  On Tuesday, 1/27/26, as the area dug out from the season’s first major snowstorm, a representative from the town and a national consulting firm held an event at… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Latest News

Acushnet worked 72+ hours to clear roads

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

From Acushnet Selectboard Member, Bob Hinckley, adapted from a Facebook Post I’ve typed out and deleted this multiple times. After last night, I realized something that was pretty enlightening. While I was with Matt last night (The town employee who didn’t even hesitate to help me out), a call came over his walkie in regards… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Opinions

Legal Notice_Acushnet ZBA

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearings The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743. • Case #2025.02.24A A case of Ryan Lombard for property… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Legal Notices

Legal Notice_Acushnet Conservation Comm

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION  PUBLIC HEARING otice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room, located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massachusetts.  • Public Hearing NOI – Meet in the Middle, LLC, Acushnet MA, Map 23 Lot… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Legal Notices

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