By Beth David, Editor It’s hard to decide who made out better on the deal: The nursing students in the UMassDartmouth College of Nursing, or the Acushnet Council on Aging/Senior Center and the people they serve. “It was a great experience on both sides,” said Heather Chew, Director of the Acushnet COA. “We both learned a… [Read More]
Acushnet PD achieves certification
By Paula Charbonneau, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on 4/26/22, the Acushnet Select Board formally recognized The Acushnet Police Department for achieving a goal 12 years in the making. The Massachusetts Police Association Commission Inc awarded the department with a Certificate of Certification bringing them one step closer to full accreditation. According to Acushnet Police… [Read More]
Acushnet election has 2 races
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet voters will go to the polls on Saturday, 5/14, to choose officials on all elected boards. This year, the Selectboard and the Board of Health have contested races. SB chairperson David Desroches will face challenger Robert Hinckley. And BOH chairperson Thomas Fortin faces challenger Douglas Thomas. Several seats will have no… [Read More]
Porch fire on Wing Road in Acushnet
Porch fire on Wing Road quickly knocked down From Acushnet Fire & EMS Facebook Page Acushnet Firefighters responded to a 911 call at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, 4/15/22 for a fire on the porch of a residence on Wing Road, within sight of the Russell Street fire station. Three Engines and Ladder One responded. The residents had exited prior… [Read More]
Acushnet News
Antique Tractor Show New England Antique Tractor & Truck Association Spring Show at Silverbrook Farm, 934 Main St., Acushnet, Sat., 5/14 (rain date 5/15), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring flea market/swap meat, antique tractor & truck show, wagon rides, tractor games, plowing demonstration, food and fun for everyone. Admission: Cash or non perishable food donation… [Read More]
Acushnet chooses new fire chief
By Lori Richard, Neighb News Correspondent At a specially-scheduled meeting on 4/6/22, the Acushnet Selectboard interviewed the two top candidates for fire chief in preparation for the retirement of longtime chief Kevin Gallagher in September. Before beginning, member David Wojnar noted that such an appointment is “once in a generation” in a small town like Acushnet…. [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet Planning Board
Acushnet Planning Board Notice of Public Hearings Thursday, April 28, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Acushnet Town Hall Meeting Room Acushnet, MA 02743 Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on April 28, 2022 at 7:30pm in the Board of Selectmen’s meeting room at Town Hall, 122 Main Street. This… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet Planning Board
Acushnet Planning Board Notice of Public Hearings Thursday, April 28, 2022, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022, 6:30 p.m. Acushnet Town Hall Meeting Room Acushnet, MA 02743 Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Planning Board will conduct public hearings on April 28, 2022 at 6:30pm and May 5, 2022 at 6:30pm in the Board… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet ZBA
Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. in the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet. 1. Case #2021.12.07A A continuation on the case of John M. LeBlanc, of… [Read More]
Acushnet Police investigate animal cruelty
Animal Rescue League Press Release The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Law Enforcement Department and Acushnet Police Department are jointly investigating a case of possible animal cruelty after a cat and guinea pig were found deceased in a popular recreation area in Acushnet. The animals were discovered on March 7, 2022, along a tree line… [Read More]
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