By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 1/22, the Acushnet Selectboard recognized former Council on Aging Director Heather Chew and Donna Lake, Emergency Pet Shelter Coordinator, for their service to the town. Ms. Lake recently resigned from the Office of Emergency Management. And Ms. Chew resigned as COA director. Ms. Lake was recognized for… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard dis­cussed revenue projections and budget expenses at its meeting on 1/9/23, and came to the conclusion that the town is facing a structural deficit for FY25.  Town Administrator James Kelley told the board that the governor issued “9C cuts,” which are mid-year cuts to balance the current fiscal… [Read More]

Press Release from State Sen. Mark Montigny On December 8, 2023, the Massa­chusetts Department of Environ­mental Protection closed a public comment period for a draft plan to limit the amount of nitrogen pollution entering New Bedford harbor. The planning document, known as a Total Maximum Daily Load for Total Nitrogen or TMDL, is mandated by the… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard ap­proved the police union contract at its meeting on 12/19/23. The negotia­tions have been going on for three years. All three board members said it was a difficult process. SB member David Wojnar was the board’s representative in the negotia­tions. He presented the package that the union agreed… [Read More]