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]
Legal Notice Acushnet Planning Comm
Notice of Public Hearing Acushnet Planning Commission January 25, 2024 #39 Keene Road-Form C-Definitive Subdivision Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on January 25, 2024 @ 6:00PM in the Board of Selectmen’s meeting room at Town Hall, 122 Main Street, Acushnet MA 02743. This will be a… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet Conservation Comm
ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Police Station Conference Room located at 64 Middle Road, Acushnet, Massachusetts. • Amended Order of Conditions – Acushnet Company – 115 Manchester Lane, Map 11, Lot 25C.34… [Read More]
Nomination Papers Available
Nomination papers for elected positions in the town of Acushnet are now available. The last day to take out nomination papers is Wed., 3/27 at 5 p.m. Candidates need at least 42 certified signatures of registered voters to get on the ballot. The last day to register to vote is Mon., 4/17, at 5 p.m. … [Read More]
Free at RJD
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) is welcoming visitation from Acushnet residents by offering free admission for the month of January 2024. Ring in the new year with a visit to one of New Bedford’s most grand whaling estates. Upon arrival, individuals are asked to produce proof of residency with a piece of current… [Read More]
Montigny assures Acushnet TMDL will not force septic upgrades
Press Release from State Sen. Mark Montigny On December 8, 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection closed a public comment period for a draft plan to limit the amount of nitrogen pollution entering New Bedford harbor. The planning document, known as a Total Maximum Daily Load for Total Nitrogen or TMDL, is mandated by the… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard approves police contract
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard approved the police union contract at its meeting on 12/19/23. The negotiations have been going on for three years. All three board members said it was a difficult process. SB member David Wojnar was the board’s representative in the negotiations. He presented the package that the union agreed… [Read More]
Acushnet Police contract still not approved by SB
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard met for more than three hours in executive session on 12/5/23, but still failed to agree to the terms worked out by negotiators for the police contract. Police have been working without a contract for more than two years. SB member David Wojnar was assigned as the board’s… [Read More]
Rain does not stop Acushnet from welcoming Santa
The rain didn’t dampen spirits at Acushnet’s official Christmas display lighting at Fire Station 1 at Parting Ways on Sunday, 12/3/23. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted children and their adults after a sing-along and the flipping of the switch. The lights are on nightly and the public is encouraged to go by and enjoy the… [Read More]
Acushnet schools receive hoax bomb threat
Press Release Acushnet Superintendent of Schools Paula J. Bailey and Police Chief Christopher R. Richmond, announce that Acushnet Elementary School and Ford Middle School were swept by police, including police K-9 units, over the weekend after the school district received an emailed bomb threat. On Saturday afternoon, Superintendent Bailey, through a school district website form,… [Read More]
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