ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room, located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massachusetts for the following Applications: NOI Public Hearing NOI – Austin J. Cusson, Hathaway Road,… [Read More]
Acushnet PD arrest suspect after crash, firearm recovery
Press Release The Acushnet Police Department arrested an 18-year-old New Bedford man following an early morning investigation into suspicious activity, a motor vehicle crash involving a stolen vehicle, and the recovery of a loaded stolen firearm. At approximately 1:05 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, the Acushnet Police Department received a report of a male… [Read More]
Acushnet Democratic Town Committee holds peaceful protest
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Democratic Town Committee held its first stand out in Acushnet on 7/18/26 at Pope Park to protest the Trump administration’s authoritarian tactics. More than 50 people attended the peaceful protest to “teach, reach, preach.” The Committee posted a thank-you on Facebook to those who attended and to neighboring DTCs. “to… [Read More]
FALPT organizes river cleanup
The Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preservation Trust organized a cleanup of the Acushnet River at Hamlin street on 7/11/26. The volunteers cleared pathways to suport the herring’s migration next season. Sixteen volunteers cleared 270 yards of river debris that will not only help the herring, but will also help kayakers and canoers. “The volunteers worked hard and… [Read More]
Acushnet students tour PJK
Building Connections Through Education: 4th Grade Quarry Experience By Lily Marguy, PJK Communications Specialist This spring, P.J. Keating proudly partnered with Acushnet Public Schools to deliver an engaging, hands-on learning experience for local fourth grade students, bringing classroom concepts to life while making a lasting impact on the community. The Rocks Build Our World program began… [Read More]
Acushnet Concerts
The following events are at the Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road. Visit https://acupl.org Summer Concert Series Concerts are held rain or shine, 6–7:30 p.m. In the event of rain, join us under the pavilion or in the community room. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Acushnet Cultural Council, a… [Read More]
River’s End Open
The Rivers End in Acushnet is open for business! The popular local tavern at 7 1/2 Tarkiln Hill Road closed after a fire in May and reopened on July 9. ••• Click here to download the 7/23/26 issue: 07-23-26 MusicNight Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
Legal Notice Acushnet Selectboard
TOWN OF ACUSHNET PUBLIC HEARINGS The Acushnet Board of Selectmen will hold three public hearings at its meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the meeting room in Town Hall, located at 122 Main St., Acushnet, MA. • This hearing is on the petition Job # WO# 26808776 from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting passes budget, gun rights bylaw
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet voters approved a $38+ million budget with almost no discussion at the Annual Town Meeting on 6/29/26. TM also approved a bylaw that would allow licensed gun owners to carry concealed weapons into certain town buildings, as an exception to the state’s new restrictive gun law. At the beginning of the… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Meeting to vote on tight budget, gun law tweak
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting will face 35 articles on Monday, 6/29/26, including a tight budget that features more than $340K in cuts to a variety of departments, and two citizens petitions pertaining to the state’s new restrictive gun law. Mass. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 changes the state’s gun laws in… [Read More]
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