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]

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]

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]

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]

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]