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]

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]

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]

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]

Porch fire on Wing Road quickly knocked down From Acushnet Fire & EMS Facebook Page Acushnet Firefighters responded to a 911 call at approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, 4/15/22 for a fire on the porch of a residence on Wing Road, within sight of the Russell Street fire station.  Three Engines and Ladder One responded.  The residents had exited prior… [Read More]