By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent In a record short meeting, all of 12 minutes, the Acushnet Selectboard met on Tuesday, May 1, to accept a letter of resignation from Town Treasurer/Collector Kristie Costa. Chairperson Michael Cioper read that Ms. Costa’s last day would be May 11, 2018 and wished her well in her new position… [Read More]
Belly dancer spices up weekly Memory Cafe
The Acushnet Council on Aging holds a weekly Memory Cafe on Mondays, from 1–3 p.m., at the Library, 232 Middle Road. This social group is designed for those with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s or other dementia and their care partner, family or friend. This week, participants were treated to a demonstration and lesson on belly… [Read More]
Acushnet News: Little League Opener, Town Meeting Forum
Town Meeting Forum Acushnet Town Moderator Nicholas Gomes and other town officials will hold a town meeting forum on Monday, 4/30, at 7 p.m., in the Town Hall meeting room. The town moderator will review all TM articles so voters will know what to expect at town meeting on May 14. The forum will run… [Read More]
Split vote on BBC land purchase proposal in Acushnet
By Beth David, Editor After some further explanations and assurances by the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the Acushnet Selectboard voted to include an article for a land deal by the BBC on the annual town meeting warrant, 2-1, with Selectboard member Kevin Gaspar voting against. The BBC is seeking $35,000 in Community Preservation funds for the project. … [Read More]
Acushnet Hosts Health Fair
The Acushnet Senior Community Center hosted a health fair on March 19. Twenty vendors participated, including the Southcoast Mobile Health Van which performed free health screenings. At least 150 community members ventured through. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G Click here to download the entire 4/12/18 issue: 04-12-18 BeachCleanup
Acushnet news and happenings
Voter regisration deadline approaching REMINDER TO ALL ACUSHNET RESIDENTS From: Pamela Labonte, Town Clerk, Town of Acushnet If you are not yet a registered voter and would like to participate in the upcoming Annual Town Meeting to be held on Monday, May 14th, you must register to vote by 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2018…. [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard reviews more budgets, TM articles
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard had a jam-packed agenda on Tuesday, 3/3, including budget reviews, Town Meeting article reviews, and two appointments. The board also reorganized, as it was the first meeting after the election. Mike Cioper is the new chairperson, although he wasn’t voted in as such until the end of the meeting…. [Read More]
Acushnet voters ban recreational pot in town with 5% turnout
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet had no contested races at all on the 4/2/18 ballot, but there was a ballot question asking voters to ban recreational marijuana sales in town. Because the town voted to support the sale of marijuana in the statewide election, albeit by a very slim margin, the town needed to hold a… [Read More]
Acushnet News: Voters to decide pot question
Acushnet precincts all vote at Ford Middle School on Monday, 4/2/18 Acushnet voters will go to the polls on Monday, 4/2, to vote for all town offices. This year, all voters in all precincts will go to the same place to cast their votes. Polls open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. In a… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals
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, April 3rd, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. in the Town Hall Finance Committee Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street, to hold the following public hearing(s). PUBLIC HEARING • Case # 2018.04.03A… [Read More]
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