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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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From the Acushnet fire chief on COVID-19

December 2, 2020 by Staff Writer

A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF December 1, 2020 The month of November saw 124 new Covid 19 cases in Acushnet. Our previous monthly high was in October when 63 residents tested positive. We nearly doubled that number in the past 30 days. The much talked about fall surge is upon us. We are moving… [Read More]

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Acushnet lowers tax rate

December 2, 2020 by Staff Writer

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard set the FY21 tax rates at its 11/17 meeting, retaining the 25% shift that means commercial properties pay more, and leaving about $350,000 in excess tax levy. The tax rate was based on a levy lower than the state’s certified, according to Principal Assessor Kelly Koska. The town worked… [Read More]

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Acushnet News

November 26, 2020 by Staff Writer

Snowstorm 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 to being towed away at… [Read More]

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Legal Notice: Acushnet ZBA

November 26, 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, November 24th, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. via Zoom Meetings:   Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83741751686?pwd=dm1mSC9hcTI1SlB5Sjh4S1FpbFFXUT09  Meeting ID: 837 4175 1686  Passcode: 989469  One tap mobile  +13126266799,,83741751686#,,,,,,0#,,989469# US (Chicago)  +16465588656,,83741751686#,,,,,,0#,,989469# US (New… [Read More]

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Acushnet Senior Center closed

November 18, 2020 by Staff Writer

The Acushnet Senior Community Center office will be closed until Monday, November 30th. Staff will be available on a very limited basis by phone and email. Please be patient and know we will return your call as soon as possible but there will be a delay. All outdoor programming will take place as scheduled with… [Read More]

Filed Under: Acushnet, Announcements

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