By Beth David, Editor The Town of Acushnet held a ceremony commemorating Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, 5/23/26, to honor the military service mem­bers who have given their lives in service to the nation. The ceremony included patriotic songs by the Ford Middle School Chorus; remarks by local officials; the laying of… [Read More]

Acushnet, Fairhaven, and New Bedford will all commemoriate Memorial Day this weekend. The public is encouraged to attend one or all events,, and line the streets of the parade routes to show support for our military members, and to honor those who are no longer with us. Acushnet Please join the Town of Acushnet and… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Officials from Mass. DOT (Depart­ment of Transportation) held a public meeting in Acushnet on 5/6/26. About 30 members of the public and town officials attended to give their opinions about the proposed changes. The basic plan is to make improvements to the roadway, which is a state road now, then turn it… [Read More]

Acushnet Fire Department Press Release At approximately 4:10 am on Saturday, May 2nd, multiple 911 calls were received simultaneously by both New Bedford Police Communica­tions and Acushnet Police Communi­ca­tions reporting a structure fire in the area of 7 Tarkiln Hill Rd, which lies on the Town line between Acushnet and New Bedford. Both communities activated a… [Read More]

Public Statement Regarding Town of Acushnet Annual Town Election Hours from Pamela A. Labonte, CMMC Acushnet Town Clerk  I wish to address the concerns expressed by members of our community regarding the reduction in hours for this year’s Annual Town Election held April 28th and to offer my sincere apologies for any incon­venience this decision… [Read More]