A Grab and Go lunch program will begin for Acushnet residents, age 60+, on Thursdays at the Acushnet Senior Community Center, 59 ½ South Main Street. The drive through meals will be available to the first 50 participants and will be provided by On the Go Catering. Advance registration is required and there is a… [Read More]
Acushnet offers free testing for town residents
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire Department and emergency officials tested 157 people for COVID-19 at a free testing event on Saturday, 10/10/20. Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher said he was “pleasantly surprised by the turnout.” About 30 cars were in line before testing even began. The weather in the 60’s with a bit of a… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard discusses COVID
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At its regularly scheduled meeting on 10/6, the Acushnet Selectboard heard from the school department, the fire department, and the health department on COVID related matters. Kristen Flynn, the School Department’s Business Manager stated that they began “Phase 3” on October 5, with some of the children back to school… [Read More]
Acushnet News
COVID Testing Available for Acushnet Residents The Acushnet Selectboad authorized the Fire & EMS Department to hold a community-wide Covid testing event. Firefighters and EMTs will be at the parking lot between the Elementary and Middle Schools this Saturday, October 10th fron 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. The type of test provided will be the… [Read More]
PJ Keating quarry operation resumes in Acushnet
Acushnet Selectboard press release, 9/24/20 The Town of Acushnet Board of Selectmen, Board of Health, and Soil Boad announced today that the Town and P.J. Keating have come to a temporary agreement regarding quarry operations at 72 South Main Street. The Acushnet Board of Health, Conservation Commission, and Soil Conservation Board recently issued health and environmental… [Read More]
Acushnet town hall reopening; Selectboard promotes 2 Sgts.
Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met on Tuesday, 9/22/20 and discussed the re-opening of town hall on October 5. The public will be allowed inside the building Monday–Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chairperson Kevin Gaspar stated that “masks will be required by both citizens stepping into Town Hall, along with… [Read More]
Scenes from Acushnet’s first week back at school
Acushnet students went back to school last week in a combination of remote learning and in person instruction. “We have had an overwhelming great start to the school year!” wrote the district on its Facebook page on 9/17/20. “Today we began welcoming some of our students back to the building, while the rest are learning… [Read More]
Acushnet EMA’s deputy director Jerry Sounik steps down
From the Acushnet Office of Emergency Management Facebook page Jerry Sounik has announced that he is stepping down as Deputy Director for the Town of Acushnet Office of Emergency Management, Jerry has held this position for nearly 20 years. Jerry will remain as part of the leadership staff but will serve in an advisory capacity…. [Read More]
Acushnet FD tests school staff before first day of school
Members of the Acushnet Fire Department provided COVID-19 testing to teachers and staff at the Acushnet Elementary School on 9/15/20. The crew went to Fort Middle School on 9/16/20 to test teachers and staff there. School started in Acushnet on 9/16. The FD thanked the Selectboard for authorizing the project, the school community for being so… [Read More]
Acushnet receives $1.3 million for school roof
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in person in the town hall meeting room and discussed the cost on the Acushnet Elementary School Roof Project. Chairperson Kevin Gaspar stated that Acushnet had been awarded $1,334,232 from the Mass. School Buiilding Authority; which leaves $1,236,527 to be funded… [Read More]
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