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Acushnet SB does not hire TA after interviews with 3 finalists

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard did not vote to hire a Town Administrator after inter­view­ing three finalists on 1/29/26. The board inter­viewed Ian Abreu, a sitting New Bed­ford City Councillor; Michael Boucher, a long time member of the Acushnet Finance Committee; and Heather Chew, former Acushnet Council on Aging Director.  First up was Mr…. [Read More]

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Acushnet holds Complete Streets info session

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

By Jonathan Comey, Neighb News Correspondent Road safety takes everyone’s coopera­tion, and the town of Acushnet is hoping that the power of crowdsourcing will lead to safer streets.  On Tuesday, 1/27/26, as the area dug out from the season’s first major snowstorm, a representative from the town and a national consulting firm held an event at… [Read More]

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Acushnet worked 72+ hours to clear roads

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

From Acushnet Selectboard Member, Bob Hinckley, adapted from a Facebook Post I’ve typed out and deleted this multiple times. After last night, I realized something that was pretty enlightening. While I was with Matt last night (The town employee who didn’t even hesitate to help me out), a call came over his walkie in regards… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Opinions

Legal Notice_Acushnet ZBA

February 4, 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, February 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743. • Case #2025.02.24A A case of Ryan Lombard for property… [Read More]

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Legal Notice_Acushnet Conservation Comm

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION  PUBLIC HEARING otice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room, located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massachusetts.  • Public Hearing NOI – Meet in the Middle, LLC, Acushnet MA, Map 23 Lot… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Legal Notices

Legal Notice_Acushnet Planning Board

February 4, 2026 by Staff Writer

ACUSHNET PLANNING BOARD In accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 9, you are hereby notified of a public hearing. The Acushnet Planning Board will hold a hearing on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to review a Site Plan Review as follows:  Submitted by: Chris Ciano/Meet in the Middle, LLC …. [Read More]

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Acushnet/Fairhaven Boys win against MetroWest League teams

January 28, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Acushnet/Fairhaven boys basketball teams played Seekonk and Canton on Saturday, 1/24/26, at Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven in MetroWest Basketball League play.  The fourth-graders won their game against Seekonk, 37-24, while the eighth graders won their game against Canton, 59-40.  The Acushnet-Fairhaven Basket­ball League (AFBL) is open to all children who either reside or… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Latest News

Acushnet holding Complete Streets pop-up

January 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Town of Acushnet is holding a pop-up event to get input from resi­dents on the town’s Complete Streets Prioritization Plan, on Tues­day, 1/27/26, from 2:30–7 p.m., at the Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road.  Community members are invited to stop by anytime during the pop-up hours to share feedback on where it feels safe… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Events, Latest News

Acushnet Charter Change approved by state

January 21, 2026 by Staff Writer

Press Release from State Sen. Mark Montigny, State Rep. Mark Sylvia, State Rep. Steven Ouellette A home rule petition filed on behalf of the Town of Acushnet by Repre­sentative Mark Sylvia, Senator Mark Montigny and Representative Steven Ouellette, has been signed into law by Governor Healey.  House Bill 2341, authorized by Acushnet Town Meeting, amends the Acushnet Town… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Latest News

Legal Notice Acushnet Conservation Comm

January 21, 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, January 28, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room, located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massachusetts.  • Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc./91 South Main Street…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Legal Notices

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