Acushnet Veterans Day Ceremony Acushnet will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony, Sun., 11/11, at Pope Park, 96 Pope St. (off Main), 9:50 a.m. Event will include musical selections,  opening remarks by Selectboard chairperson Michael Cioper, Ford Middle School Choral Group, flag raising, dove release, USCG heli­copter flyover, color guard with laying of memorial wreath, and… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Police Department posted an update on 11/2 announcing that an arrest has been made in the case of vandalism to headstones in October. The APD on its Facebook page said a 16-year-old male was charged. Because he is a juvenile, the PD would not release his name. On October 3,… [Read More]

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By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard heard from Kelly Koska, Principal Assessor regarding the classification hearing for the FY19 tax levy at their meeting on October 23, 2108. Ms. Koska told the board that the Board of Assessors was asking  the Selectboard to approve a 120% tax shift for FY19. Ms. Koska stated… [Read More]

Halloween Stories Joins us for “Not-so-Spooky Pajama Story Time” at the Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Rd., on Thursday, 10/18, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Join us for fun Halloween stories and songs. For ages 3+. Wear your PJs. Call 508-998-0270, or visit https:// www.acupl.org Acushnet Halloween Parade Get dressed up and join your fellow ghoulies on… [Read More]

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By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard agreed with some personnel changes re­quested by Police Chief Michael Alves  at its meeting on Tuesday, 10/19/18.  The board voted to allow Chief Alves to promote three part time police officer to full time positions; and to allow the chief to access the civil service list to hire a… [Read More]