TOWN OF ACUSHNET SNOW STORM – PARKING BAN By vote of Town Meeting, parking is restricted, as follows: in water district parking allowed opposite side of hydrants, out of water district parking allowed north side of street running east and west and parking allowed on west side of streets running north and south. Violators subject… [Read More]
Air monitors installed in PJK neighborhood
The Town of Acushnet has installed air monitors at locations near the PJ Keating neighborhood. Neighbors have been complaining about dust and other particles in the air that they say comes from the quarry and asphalt operation on South Main Street. An air monitor was installed at the Acushnet Council On Aging/Senior Center on South… [Read More]
Acushnet discusses ARPA plan
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Monday 12/14 the Selectboard met with the Fire Chief about the plan for the new assessment center, and with a consulting firm about plans on how to use the town’s ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) money. The board first announced two resignations. Chairperson David Desroches read… [Read More]
Acushnet residents get into Christmas spirit
By Beth David, Editor Fairhaven isn’t the only town with residents spreading the Christmas spirit. Visit the streets on this page to see houses in Acushnet that are also making their homes bright. There are lots more, of course, but we just wanted to point out a few to make sure you’re motivated to get out… [Read More]
A message from the Acushnet Fire Chief
From the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department Facebook page Monday, December 13, 2021 Earlier today, the Commonwealth announced that 2.1 million at home Covid 19 Rapid test kits will be made available to 102 communities. We have made the argument that testing is an incredibly important tool at the community level. In Europe many countries… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire Department lights up for the holidays
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire Department welcomed the public to share the public lighting of the Fire Department grounds, at Parting Ways, 24 Russell Street, on 12/5/21. Last year the public event was canceled due to COVID restrictions, although the lights were still lit. This year, a couple of hundred children and their adults… [Read More]
Acushnet SB discusses ownership of So. Main
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Friday 11/30/21 the Acushnet Selectboard discussed taking ownership of South Main Street, and leasing some replacement vehicles for the golf course. The board started the meeting with a moment of silence for town employee Jessica Rego who recently passed after a short battle with cancer. Chairperson… [Read More]
Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast Pack 51 is hosing a pancake breakfast with Santa at the Acushnet Council on Aging/Senior Cetner, 59 1/2 So. Main St., Acushnet, on Sun., 12/5, from 9 a.m.–noon. Tickets are $10/adults, $5/children 5–12; children under 5 are free. There will be a 50-50 raffle, silent acution, and arts & crafts for the kids,… [Read More]
BRRR!! River’s End and Lions hold annual bike run/food drive
By Beth David, Editor A group of about 25 motorcycles and their hardy riders, braved the cold on Sunday, 11/28/21, to get toys and food to patrons of the Shepherd’s Pantry. Even Ralphie from “A Christmas Story’ showed up, sporting his special bunny suit. The annual ride, sponsored by the Rivers End and the Acushnet Lions Club,… [Read More]
Acushnet tax rate still not set
By Mary Chasse, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Friday 11/19 the board met briefly to discuss the FY 2022 tax rate, and renting air quality monitors for the neighborhood surrounding PJ Keating. The board first reopened the hearing to discuss the 2022 tax rate and tax shift. At the last Selectboard meeting the board… [Read More]
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