By Beth David, Editor People tend to agree that the Acushnet River Valley Golf Course is a town gem. So, when the approach to the course got overgrown and unsightly, something had to be done.  Some years ago, a couple of volunteers, Merilee Kelly and Cynda Williams, created a pollinator garden at the turn from… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting approved all articles at the Special TM on Monday, 11/5/23, including the 55+ bylaw change and the additional Lake Street Recreation Area funding that caused a lot of chatter on social media. Article 12 amends the bylaw that  allows 55+ housing developments to include a host of regulations… [Read More]

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]