By Beth David, Editor A little bit of rain did not stop the Acushnet Fire Department from holding its annual open house on Sunday, 10/29/23. Some of the activities moved inside the fire station, but the demonstrations still took place outside. Firefighters set up a few canopies so spectators could watch the car extraction, but… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Acushnet voters will vote on 18 articles at a special Town Meeting next week, including a zoning bylaw that has stirred up a bit of controversy. The meeting will be held on Monday, 11/6,  Article 12 will allow 55+ housing in three districts using the special permit process. It is allowed… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Little information is available about the Blain Brothers, and indeed, even the parameters of the “square” named after them is not well defined, according to veterans officials in Acushnet, who rededicated the square and spruced up the sign there. Fairhaven Veterans Agent Brad Fish and American Legion Com­mander Mike Jenney explained… [Read More]

By Jared Melanson, Neighb News Correspondent and Beth David, Editor At its meetings on Tuesday, 10/10/23 the Acushnet Selectboard discussed changes to dog kennel licensing and fees, and voted on articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. STM will be held on Monday, 11/6, at Ford Middle School, at 7 p.m. Town Clerk Pam Labonte dis­cussed a… [Read More]