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Acushnet swears in new police officer, promotes two others

January 6, 2021 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The town of Acushnet welcomed Travis Ferreira to the ranks of the police department as a part time officer in on 12/9. Mr. Ferreira, 23, is a lifelong Acushnet resident and a graduate of Fairhaven High School. He holds an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Bristol Community College and graduated in… [Read More]

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Acushnet Snow Park Ban

January 6, 2021 by Staff Writer

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 to being towed away at owner’s expense. (Authority,… [Read More]

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Legal Notice: Acusnet ZBA

January 6, 2021 by Staff Writer

Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. via Zoom Meetings:  Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83297986217?pwd=dk4rUk5pY0loQXUveXBCSjJOMzB3UT09  Meeting ID: 832 9798 6217  Passcode: 480063  One tap mobile  +13126266799,,83297986217#,,,,,,0#,,480063# US (Chicago)  +16465588656,,83297986217#,,,,,,0#,,480063# US (New York)  Dial… [Read More]

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Snow Park Ban/ Acushnet

December 16, 2020 by Staff Writer

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 to being towed away at owner’s expense. (Authority,… [Read More]

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Acushnet pre-Christmas Testing

December 16, 2020 by Staff Writer

The Town of Acushnet will be offering its residents a pre-Christmas Covid testing opportunity. On Wed., 12/23, from 1–7 p.m. the Fire and EMS Department will be at the Elementary School gymnasium offering the antigen “rapid” test. Results will be made available in 10 minutes. “This pre-Christmas testing clinic is similar to the one we… [Read More]

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Acushnet implements new rules due to COVID

December 16, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met for a brief meeting on December 9 to discuss new COVID circumstances.  Town Administrator Julie Hebert reported that Acushnet has had 55 cases in the month of December to date, and on 12/9 alone had 34 new cases. Ms. Hebert stated asked the Selectboard to enact… [Read More]

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Legal Notice: Acushnet ZBA

December 16, 2020 by Staff Writer

Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. via Zoom Meetings:  Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83297986217?pwd=dk4rUk5pY0loQXUveXBCSjJOMzB3UT09  Meeting ID: 832 9798 6217  Passcode: 480063  One tap mobile  +13126266799,,83297986217#,,,,,,0#,,480063# US (Chicago)  +16465588656,,83297986217#,,,,,,0#,,480063# US (New York) … [Read More]

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Acushnet lights up, but without the crowds

December 9, 2020 by Staff Writer

Acushnet did not hold its annual lighting this year due to COVID restrictions, but the fire station and grounds are still decorated and will be lit up every night just like every other year. The town held a Santa parade on Sunday, 12/6, so Santa could still visit Acushnet children, albeit from afar. Residents lined… [Read More]

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Acushnet residents start pet food pantry

December 9, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor Kenneth Gonsalves saw a man struggling to pay for one can of cat food. He bought the man 10 cans, which made him feel good, but he couldn’t stop thinking about “hungry animals and the families that love them but are struggline to feed them,” he wrote on his Facebook page. So… [Read More]

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Acushnet has increased COVID cases, employee tests positive

December 9, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor An Acushnet town employee who works in the Parting Ways Building tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, prompting the town to shut down the building for the weekend. The town was notified on Friday, 12/4, and closed the building for cleaning and disinfecting. The building reopened on Monday. The town had already… [Read More]

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