By Beth David, Editor Huntah, the COVID sniffing dog, took a tour of the Acushnet Senior Center after COVID testing on Satur­day, 2/5/22. z1The dog ran around the room sniffing, while handler Capt. Paul Douglass of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office, kept an eye on her. Huntah did find a scent at the trash barrel, which… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard hired James F. Kelley to serve as interim Town Administrator at its meeting on 1/26/22. Mr. Kelley has served as a Town Administrator, a Finance Director, Human Resources Director, and was Vice Chair of the state’s Labor Board. An attorney, has also worked in the state auditor’s office, bureau… [Read More]

K9 Blue gives lessons at Fairhaven High School Officer Jodoin and K9 Blue were invited to Fairhaven High School for an advisory demonstration. Students interested in a career working with animals learned about working breeds in Law Enforcement and the canine olfactory (The Nose). Students watched K9 Blue demonstrate his skills, and rewarded him with… [Read More]

When the pandemic began in 2020, “Team Acushnet” tee shirts were sold, with the proceeds to benefit the Acushnet Senior Center. The Acushnet Firefighters Union (IAFF 3281) fronted the cost of the shirts and acted as the project’s savings account. These funds will assist our town’s senior population. The front of the shirt has the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard held a brief meeting on 1/14/22 to announce that contract negotiations with Richard Lafond for the Interim Town Administrator position stopped when he notified them that he had taken another position. Selectboard chairperson David Desroches said that Mr. Lafond had taken a position in western Mass. “We wish him… [Read More]