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Acushnet Complete Streets draft includes 33 projects

April 15, 2026 by Staff Writer

The town of Acushnet held an outreach event for the Acushnet Complete Streets Prioritization Plan back in January. The consultants have now developed a draft plan including approximately 30 different projects including sidewalk installa­tion, crosswalk enhancements, bike amenities, traffic calming measures, and intersection improvements, among others.  The public is invited to attend a Public Open… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Acushnet DPW Bid

April 15, 2026 by Staff Writer

Town of Acushnet Invitation to Bid  The Town of Acushnet, Department of Public Works, Highway Division invites sealed bids for Curbside collection of Solid Waste & Recyclables Single Stream.   Specifications and information for bidders may be obtained by email to jvelazquez@acushnet.ma.us or at the Board of Selectmen’s Office 122 Main St., Acushnet, MA 02743… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Acushnet Planning Board

April 8, 2026 by Staff Writer

TOWN OF ACUSHNET PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 5, you are hereby notified of a public hearing.  The Acushnet Planning Board will hold a hearing on Thursday April 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Acushnet General… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Acushnet Planning Bd

April 1, 2026 by Staff Writer

TOWN OF ACUSHNET PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 5, you are hereby notified of a public hearing.  The Acushnet Planning Board will hold a hearing on Thursday April 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to consider a proposed amendment to the Town of Acushnet General… [Read More]

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Two displaced in Acushnet House Fire

March 25, 2026 by Staff Writer

Acushnet Fire Department Press Release At 3:07pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department responded to 652 Middle Rd. for a report of a structure fire. On arrival, first responders located a two and one-half-story wood-frame resi­dence with smoke coming from the eaves, chimney and vent pipes. Upon investigation, smoke could be… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Town of Acushnet Bid

March 25, 2026 by Staff Writer

Town of Acushnet Invitation to Bid  The Town of Acushnet, Department of Public Works, Highway Division invite sealed bids for Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste & Recyclables Single Stream. Specifications and information for bidders may be obtained at the Board of Selectmen’s Office, 122 Main St., Acushnet, MA 02743 on or after March 26, 2026. … [Read More]

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Horse killed in Acushnet barn fire

March 18, 2026 by Staff Writer

Acushnet Fire Department Press Release At 8:57 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department responded to 104 Wing Lane for a report of a structure fire.  On arrival, first responders located a three-stall, single story barn fully involved in fire. The homeowner was able to secure two horses and one pony… [Read More]

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Ryan Rezendes running unopposed for Acushnet Selectboard

March 18, 2026 by Staff Writer

My name is Ryan Rezendes. I am running for Acush­net Board of Select­men. I am a married, father of three boys, Local 56 Piledriver, an avid hunter, outdoors­man and a 13-year resident of Acushnet.  For 5 years I served on the Con­serva­tion Commission as a member and chairman. Most recently, a member of the Town… [Read More]

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Meet Acushnet’s new Police Chief

March 18, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Acushnet Police Department issued a statement on Facebook on 3/7/26 congratulating the new chief. “It is with the upmost honor, to proudly announce and congratulate Gary S. Coppa on his promotion to Chief of the Acushnet Police Department,” reads he statement. “Chief Coppa brings more than 30 years of dedicated public service to this… [Read More]

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Acushnet swears in new police officer

March 18, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Police Department welcomed a new officer to the ranks when Justin Melo was officially sworn in on 3/22/26. “Please join Chief Gary S. Coppa and the members of the Acushnet Police Department in welcoming our newest Full-time Patrol Officer, Justin Melo!!!” the Acushnet Police Depart­ment posted on its Facebook page…. [Read More]

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