ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday August 26, 2026 beginning at 6:00 pm at the Acushnet Police Station Conference Room located at 64 Middle Road. A Notice of Intent was filed by Nick Pacheco for property located at 22 Blain… [Read More]
PJ Keating proposes significant changes to operations
By Beth David, Editor Representatives from PJ Keating met with the Acushnet Planning Board on 8/6/26 to present a series of proposed changes to the operations at the South Main Street plant. The quarry, asphalt mixing, and crushing operation has been mired in controversy in recent years due to noise, dust, and odor complaints by nearby… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet Pole Hearing
TOWN OF ACUSHNET PUBLIC HEARINGS The Acushnet Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at its meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the meeting room in Town Hall, located at 122 Main St., Acushnet, MA. This hearing is on the petition Job # WO# 15268287 from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A… [Read More]
Early voting begins for primary
Early voting has begun in Massachusetts for the state primary election on Tuesday, 9/1/26. Offices on the ballot include all statewide positions, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative and District Attorney. In the primary election, voters need to pick a ballot based on party. The winner of each primary in each party will face off against each… [Read More]
Apple Peach Pageant seeking contestants
Press Release Acushnet’s Miss Apple Peach Pageant is seeking contestants for their annual competition to be held on Friday, September 4th as the kick off to the following weekend’s Apple Peach Festival. Miss Apple Peach 2025, Elyza Wagner, and Jr. Miss Apple Peach 2025, Aubrey Sousa, have enjoyed being active in town events and have… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet ConCom
ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A NOTICE OF INTENT Chandler Palmieri & Justin Andrade – 815 Middle Road, Map 17 Lot 30C A Notice of Intent was filed by Chandler Palmieri and Justin Andrade for the property located at 815 Middle Road, Map 17 Lot 30C. The applicant proposes to construct a… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet ConCom
ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room, located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massachusetts. RDA Public Hearing RDA – Thomas O. & Debra J. Threlfall, 114 Quaker Lane,… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet Selectbd_Pole
TOWN OF ACUSHNET PUBLIC HEARINGS The Acushnet Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at its meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the meeting room in Town Hall, located at 122 Main St., Acushnet, MA. This hearing is on the petition Job # WO# 15268287 from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A… [Read More]
Acushnet Grange finds 1960s flag flown over U.S. Capitol
Submitted by Caroline St. Don for the Acushnet Grange While doing some cleaning at the Acushnet Grange hall we came across an American flag that was flown over the US Capitol. The Grange flew the flag during the July 4th weekend this year. The letter received with the flag was dated July 6, 1966: 60 years… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet Selectboard
TOWN OF ACUSHNET PUBLIC HEARINGS The Acushnet Board of Selectmen will hold three public hearings at its meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the meeting room in Town Hall, located at 122 Main St., Acushnet, MA. • This hearing is on the petition Job # WO# 26808776 from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A… [Read More]
