By Beth David, Editor Huntah, the COVID sniffing dog, took a tour of the Acushnet Senior Center after COVID testing on Saturday, 2/5/22. z1The dog ran around the room sniffing, while handler Capt. Paul Douglass of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office, kept an eye on her. Huntah did find a scent at the trash barrel, which… [Read More]
Acushnet starts reviewing budgets
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on 2/1/22, the Acushnet Selectboard began reviewing budgets for FY23. It was the first meeting with newly appointed Interim Town Administrator James Kelley. Council on Aging Director Heather Chew told the board she needed to have a $500 item for phone service reinstated in her budget. She said she… [Read More]
Acushnet hires interim Town Administrator
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard hired James F. Kelley to serve as interim Town Administrator at its meeting on 1/26/22. Mr. Kelley has served as a Town Administrator, a Finance Director, Human Resources Director, and was Vice Chair of the state’s Labor Board. An attorney, has also worked in the state auditor’s office, bureau… [Read More]
And…the dogs have it
K9 Blue gives lessons at Fairhaven High School Officer Jodoin and K9 Blue were invited to Fairhaven High School for an advisory demonstration. Students interested in a career working with animals learned about working breeds in Law Enforcement and the canine olfactory (The Nose). Students watched K9 Blue demonstrate his skills, and rewarded him with… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard seems closer to choosing interim TA
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard met on Friday, 1/21, with one item on the open meeting agenda, and two executive session items. The main item was to discuss appointing an inerim Town Administrator. At the last meeting on 1/14, the board had been ready to negotiate terms of a contract with Richard Lafond to… [Read More]
Team Acushnet shirts give pride and a little $$
When the pandemic began in 2020, “Team Acushnet” tee shirts were sold, with the proceeds to benefit the Acushnet Senior Center. The Acushnet Firefighters Union (IAFF 3281) fronted the cost of the shirts and acted as the project’s savings account. These funds will assist our town’s senior population. The front of the shirt has the… [Read More]
Acushnet back in the hunt for an Interim Town Administrator
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard held a brief meeting on 1/14/22 to announce that contract negotiations with Richard Lafond for the Interim Town Administrator position stopped when he notified them that he had taken another position. Selectboard chairperson David Desroches said that Mr. Lafond had taken a position in western Mass. “We wish him… [Read More]
Until Help Arrives
Free training on Tues., 1/18, 7–9 p.m., at Acushnet Council On Aging/ Senior Center, 59 1/2 So. Main St., Acushnet. Join the Mass. Emergency Management Agency and the Acushnet Office of Emergency Management for free training on five key actions to take until help arrives. Email Ed Caron, Emergency Management Deputy Director, at ecaron@acushnetema.com to… [Read More]
Acushnet to test only residents after fiasco on South Main St.
By Beth David, Editor After hundreds of cares lined up on South Main Street making it nearly impassable on January 4, the town of Acushnet decided to move its weekly testing to Acushnet Elementary School and will only test Acushnet residents. The previous testing site was the Council on Aging/Senior Center on South Main Street. Fire… [Read More]
Acushnet taps Carver TA as interim
By Beth David, Editor At its meeting on Thursday, 1/16, the Acushnet Selectboard announced that they would be negotiating contract terms with former Carver Town Administrator Richard Lafond to be Acushnet’s Interim TA. Mr. Lafond attended the open session portion of meeting on 1/6, giving the public a glimpse of him. He then met with the… [Read More]
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