Press Release During the summer of 2018, the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department received a donation of 20,000 prescription drug deactivation pouches which were shared with the greater New Bedford community. The pouches, provided free of charge by Mallincrodt Pharmaceuticals, were locally distributed by public safety agencies, human service providers, Councils on Aging and local… [Read More]
Time to renew dog licenses in Acushnet
It is time to renew dog licenses in Acusnet. Deadline is March 31, 2021. A $15 late fee plus a $50 citation per dog may be imposed after March 31. Due to COVID-19, town hall buildins are closed to the public until further notice, however, the Town Clerk’s office staff is still available to serve… [Read More]
Nomination papers available in Acushet
Nomination papers are available for those wishing to run for office in Acushnet. The annual election is scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2021. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on election day. The last day to take out nomination papers is Thursday, March 25, at 5 p.m. Candidates must submit at… [Read More]
Acushnet rolls out mobile COVID-19 testing
Jean Perry, Neighb News Correspondent Friday, 1/22, was opening day for Acushnet’s brand new portable COVID-19 testing trailer to supplement the town’s community-wide free COVID-19 testing operation. The testing trailer was the thing Acushnet didn’t know it needed until an evening in November when Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, staff, and volunteers tuned in to a… [Read More]
Acushnet man sentenced on child pornography charges
US Attorney Press Release A former New Bedford police officer was sentenced on 1/25/21 in federal court in Boston for possessing and distributing child pornography. Paul Hodson, 44, of Acushnet, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to six years in prison and five years of supervised release. In December 2019,… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard postpones hearing on Tony’s Serv. Station
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard held a public hearing on January 19, 2021 to review the request of Delta Realty, of 280 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA, which has applied for a fuel storage license of 35,000 gallons at 158-166 Main Street, Acushnet, MA, the site of the former Tony’s Service Station at… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Planner resigns
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The first order of business for the Acushnet Selectboard on 1/12/21 was to discuss the resignation of town planner Henry Young Chairperson Kevin Gaspar stated that Mr. Young submitted a letter of resignation effective January 11, 2021, which included a list of 19 bullet points of projects he had been… [Read More]
Acushnet News
Feedback Requested From Acushnet Fire & EMS Department Facebook page Each week, usually on Fridays at 6:15 p.m., the Town of Acushnet sends a recorded phone message to residents providing an update on Covid issues. Current data, testing information and reminders of personal protective practices is provided. As we move deeper into the crisis we… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet Board of Selectman hearing
Town of Acushnet Board of Selectmen Public Hearing/Delta Realty Notice is hereby given under Chapter 148, Section 13 of the Massachusetts General Laws that Delta Realty, of 280 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA, has applied for a fuel storage license of 35,000 gallons at 158-166 Main Street, Acushnet, MA. The application for this license is for the… [Read More]
Acushnet swears in new police officer, promotes two others
By Beth David, Editor The town of Acushnet welcomed Travis Ferreira to the ranks of the police department as a part time officer in on 12/9. Mr. Ferreira, 23, is a lifelong Acushnet resident and a graduate of Fairhaven High School. He holds an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Bristol Community College and graduated in… [Read More]
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