From Acushnet Fire Department Facebok Post, 5/19/20 Back in January we received a donation from longtime Acushnet resident Frances Gwozdz in memory of her late husband Edwin, a veteran of the Korean War. We told Mrs. Gwozdz that the funds would be used to improve the safety of our firefighters and, at the same time,… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard still discussing rollover vacation days
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met via Zoom on Tuesday, 5/12/20, and their first item was the vacation rollover discussion. Chairperson Roger Cabral stated that Town Administrator Julie Hebert had sent them a detailed document that reviewed vacations specific to the employees, anything from a total of 4.9 weeks to the low… [Read More]
Acushnet FD distributes hand sanitizer
By Beth David, Editor After receiving two 55-gallon drums of hand sanitizer, the Acushnet Fire Department, led by Chief Kevin Gallagher, decided they needed to share. They gave one drum to Fairhaven (see 4/23/20 issue), and then … “With enough set aside for our first responders we decided to get the sanitizer into the hands of… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard discusses various regs during pandemic
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met remotely on Tuesday, 5/4/20, with the meeting once again closed to the public, as the board continues to struggle with how to host the public remotely. Town Administrator Julie Hebert reported that there was guidance from the state regarding Town Meeting. She said towns can lower… [Read More]
DEP shuts down PJ Keating’s plans
By Beth David, Editor The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has denied a request by PJ Keating for the relocation of its hot mix asphalt operation to be considered exempt from a modification and, therefore, further review and approval by the state and the town. In a letter dated 4/28/20, the DEP stated that the… [Read More]
Acushnet COA gives 100 food bags to seniors
The Acushnet Council on Aging and Senior Community Center filled 100 bags of produce for Acushnet seniors 60+ and distributed them on Thursday, 4/30/20, at the senior center. From 8:30–10:30 a.m., the bags were picked up, with contactless transfer. Residents pulled up, took the bags off the table and returned to their cars. “Many many… [Read More]
Acushnet Bulky Item Pick-up Day
The town of Acushnet will hold a free large item curbside pick-up in May to assist residents with their residential spring clean-up. Residents are allowed to place limit of three items per residential address. Commercial/business addresses are NOT included. Items will be collected on three Saturdays in May. If your regular trash pickup day is… [Read More]
Acushnet: COVID-19 is here
From the Acushnet Fire & EMS Facebook Page on 4/13/20 “Within the past few days we transported to the hospital one of the 16 residents of Acushnet known to be infected with the COVID-19 virus. We followed all necessary protocols and all treatment and transport standards were met if not exceeded. Two crew members made… [Read More]
Acushnet extends tax deadlines, discusses PJ Keating permit
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met remotely on Tuesday, 4/14/20, quickly deciding to extend the deadline for payment of Real Estate taxes and filing of exemptions to June 1. The move is allowed because of new legislation passed to help municipalities manage business under the challenges of the COVID-19 restrictions. The board… [Read More]
Acushnet Bulky Item Pick-up Day
The town of Acushnet will hold a free large item curbside pick-up in May to assist residents with their residential spring clean-up. Residents are allowed to place limit of three items per residential address. Commercial/business addresses are NOT included. Items will be collected on three Saturdays in May. If your regular trash pickup day is… [Read More]
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