Press Release Acushnet Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Paula Bailey, is pleased to share that Acushnet Elementary School Principal Leah Chesney has been recognized by the Ignite Reading organization during National Principals Month.  Ignite Reading chose Principal Chesney because of her commitment to providing advanced, modern reading programs for students.  Ignite Reading is a high-dosage reading… [Read More]

The Southeastern Mass. Public Health Collaborative held a flu clinic at the Acushnet Council on Aging/Senior Center on 10/1/24. Free flu shots were available on a walk-in basis. In home flu vaccinations are available to residents of Acushnet, Fairhaven, and New Bedford who are 18+ and may have difficulty getting to a vaccine site. Call… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor With very little discussion on most articles, Acushnet Town Meeting approved all articles voted on at the Special Town Meeting on 9/30/24. TM did not vote on the four articles requesting funding for renovations to the schools. Instead, TM voted to send the matter to the Finance Committee to get more… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor A Bald Eagle has been spotted for a few weeks now in Acushnet. The majestic looking bird is a sight to behold in flight. It is, however, more of a thief than a hunter. According to AllAboutBirds.org: “Rather than do their own fishing, Bald Eagles often go after other creatures’ catches. A… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Town of Acushnet will hold a Special Town Meeting this Monday, 9/30/24 at the Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road, at 7 p.m. Town Meeting will be asked to vote on 17 articles, with spending articles ranging from a few thousand to $4.2 million. Bills of prior years totals $14,178…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Town of Acushnet recognized Norman Fredette, who died unex­pectedly in May after a short illness, at the age of 64, with a tree planting on 9/24/24. Mr. Fredette was the town’s Tree Warden at the time of his death, and had served on the Board of Public Works. He was… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Celebrating 43 years, this year’s Apple Peach Festival in Acushnet featured a parade, music, food, and appearances by Acushnet’s Miss Apple Peach, Madison Cabucio; Jr. Miss Apple Peach, Willow Niles; and Miss New Bedford, Emma Gendreau.  The celebration also featured a parade from Pope Park to the fair grounds at the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Town of Acushnet honored well known resident and Veteran Army Corporal August “Gus” Cote with a bench at the entrance to the athletic fields at Pope Park. “You were the start,” reads the engraving on the bench.  Mr. Cote, 91, was honored by local Masons, veterans, and town officials at… [Read More]