Press Release The Massachusetts Fire Service Commission granted accreditation to Chief Thomas J. Farland of the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department on January 18, 2024 who has demon­strated the required fire service experience, education, and certifica­tions for accreditation.  This accreditation is granted through the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission, a gubernatorial appointed board that has established… [Read More]

Press Release Acushnet Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Paula J. Bailey, and Kindergarten Teacher, Jo-Ann Silva, are pleased to share that the Kindergarten class is participating in the Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program this school year. The Adopt a Cow lesson is part of the free Discover Dairy program. The program provides a fun, year-long… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 1/22, the Acushnet Selectboard recognized former Council on Aging Director Heather Chew and Donna Lake, Emergency Pet Shelter Coordinator, for their service to the town. Ms. Lake recently resigned from the Office of Emergency Management. And Ms. Chew resigned as COA director. Ms. Lake was recognized for… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard dis­cussed revenue projections and budget expenses at its meeting on 1/9/23, and came to the conclusion that the town is facing a structural deficit for FY25.  Town Administrator James Kelley told the board that the governor issued “9C cuts,” which are mid-year cuts to balance the current fiscal… [Read More]