By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Public Library announced on its Facebook page that the pavilion is now open for outdoor concerts, and held its inaugural event on 6/13 with a concert by the Ford Middle School Chorus.  The Acushnet Department of Public Works using CARES funds and the library’s gift account constructed the pavilion over… [Read More]

Bomb squad detonates possible grenade in Acushnet Acushnet Police Department Press Release On Monday, June 13, 2022 at 7:21 p.m., the Acushnet Police were called to a residence in the 200 block of Perry Hill Road. A landscaper working at a job site on Cape Cod earlier today found what appeared to be an old hand… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven High School sent 149 graduates into the world on Sunday, 6/5/22, at a commencement ceremony under sunny skies and warm breezes. “You – now – with your innocence, grace, angel face, and fresh ideas set the tone for your future and what becomes of it,” principal Andrew Kulak told them.  He… [Read More]

On Monday, 5/16/22 the Acushnet Council on Aging celebrated the start of summer with a Welcome Back BBQ sponsored by Town  Administrator Jamie Kelley. Eighty five seniors attended and danced to music by the Meadow Larks all afternoon.   ••• Click here to download the entire 5/26/22 issue: 05-26-22 HuttlestonMP Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Newcomer to politics, Robert Hinckley, pulled off a big upset in Acushnet when he beat incumbent David Desroches, 391-338* for Selectboard in the 5/14/22 election. Mr. Hinckley’s only other attempt at office was two years ago when he ran as a write-in candidate starting just a few days before the election. This… [Read More]