By Beth David, Editor In two votes that were not the least bit close, Acushnet Town Meeting voted to pass a moratorium on large scale solar installations and, in a separate vote, did not adopt a soil bylaw change designed to regulate activities at PJ Keating. Several other articles also garnered discussion, including a reserve fund… [Read More]
Candidate Statements: Acushnet Selectboard
David Desroches Over the past few weeks, as I have been campaigning across this fine town, there has been one re-occurring question that I’ve been asked, why are you running for re-election? To me the answer is simple —I’m running because my job isn’t finished. My opportunity over the last 3 years to represent this town… [Read More]
Acushnet candidates face off
By Paula Charbonneau, Neighb News Correspondent Acushnet Lions Club hosted the town’s first candidates night in two years. Candidates fielded questions from an audience of about 50 people, asked by local radio personality Phil Paleologos who emceed. Incumbent Selectboard Chairperson David Desroches opened the Selectboard segment saying he was seeking a second term because the work… [Read More]
Acushnet TM is Monday
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet will hold its annual Town Meeting on Monday, 5/9, at Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road, beginning at 7 p.m. Acushnet has an open TM, meaning any registered voter in Acushnet can attend and vote on articles. TM will decide on 27 town meeting articles, a $33.3 million operating budget, and… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet Selectboard
TOWN OF ACUSHNET PUBLIC HEARING This is to inform you that a hearing will be held by the Board of Selectmen at the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 4:10 p.m. This hearing is on the petition of Verizon New England & Nstar d/b/a Eversource. Install… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet Conservation Comm
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massachusetts. (Public Hearing) NOI – Acushnet Company / 115 Manchester Lane A Notice of Intent was filed by Acushnet… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet Selectboard
TOWN OF ACUSHNET There will be an Annual Town Meeting held on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. at the Ford Middle School in the Auditorium, 708 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA 02743. David Desroches, Chairman David Wojnar Kevin Gaspar, Sr. BOARD OF SELECTMEN 5/5/22 ••• Click here to download the entire 5/5/22 issue: 05-05-22… [Read More]
Nursing students learn lots at Acushnet COA
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]
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