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Acushnet Cub Scouts help place flags on veterans’ graves

June 3, 2026 by Staff Writer

In the week leading up to this year’s Memorial Day, the Cub Scouts of Pack 51/Acushnet spent time working with members of the Acushnet VFW placing flags on the graves of veterans and learning to properly show respect to the American Flag. The Cubs also spent time learning why we honor Memorial Day and why… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Acushnet ConCom

June 3, 2026 by Staff Writer

ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION  PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Police Station Meeting Room, located at 64 Middle Road, Acushnet, Massachu­setts for the following Applications:  RDA Public Hearing RDA – Jennifer & Charles Ander­son, Hathaway… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Acushnet ZBA

June 3, 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 Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Police Station Conference Room, 64 Middle Road, Acushnet MA 02743. • Case #2026.03.24C A Case of Noah Drew Gomes for property… [Read More]

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Old Colony revote meetings

May 27, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Old Colony Regional Vocational Techical High School district has voted to hold another vote on the building project in all the towns on Sat., 6/20, from 10-6. The district is holding a series of virtual town halls to inform residents of the project. Remaining dates are • June 1, 7 p.m. • June 10, 7 p.m…. [Read More]

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Acushnet honors the fallen with Memorial Day services

May 27, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Town of Acushnet held a ceremony commemorating Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, 5/23/26, to honor the military service mem­bers who have given their lives in service to the nation. The ceremony included patriotic songs by the Ford Middle School Chorus; remarks by local officials; the laying of… [Read More]

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Memorial Day events include parades, ceremonies

May 20, 2026 by Staff Writer

Acushnet, Fairhaven, and New Bedford will all commemoriate Memorial Day this weekend. The public is encouraged to attend one or all events,, and line the streets of the parade routes to show support for our military members, and to honor those who are no longer with us. Acushnet Please join the Town of Acushnet and… [Read More]

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Mass. DOT outlines options for South Main Street

May 13, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Officials from Mass. DOT (Depart­ment of Transportation) held a public meeting in Acushnet on 5/6/26. About 30 members of the public and town officials attended to give their opinions about the proposed changes. The basic plan is to make improvements to the roadway, which is a state road now, then turn it… [Read More]

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Legal Notice Acushnet ZBA

May 13, 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, May 26, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Board of Selectmen’s Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743. • Case #2026.03.24C (Continued from 4/21/26) A Case… [Read More]

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Fire destroys Nice Cuts, damages Rivers End Cafe

May 6, 2026 by Staff Writer

Acushnet Fire Department Press Release At approximately 4:10 am on Saturday, May 2nd, multiple 911 calls were received simultaneously by both New Bedford Police Communica­tions and Acushnet Police Communi­ca­tions reporting a structure fire in the area of 7 Tarkiln Hill Rd, which lies on the Town line between Acushnet and New Bedford. Both communities activated a… [Read More]

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Acushnet Town Clerk addresses polling hours criticism

May 6, 2026 by Staff Writer

Public Statement Regarding Town of Acushnet Annual Town Election Hours from Pamela A. Labonte, CMMC Acushnet Town Clerk  I wish to address the concerns expressed by members of our community regarding the reduction in hours for this year’s Annual Town Election held April 28th and to offer my sincere apologies for any incon­venience this decision… [Read More]

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