By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent Tensions ran high at the Acushnet Selectboard meeting on Tuesday, 3/20, when Selectboard members had their first draft review of the 54 articles on the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. The board first had a discussion on Article 17, which asks the Town to accept Massachusetts General Law Chapter… [Read More]
Acushnet fire, PD kept pretty busy in the storm
Acushnet first responders were kept pretty busy during the last big storm that hit this Tuesday. The third nor’easter in two weeks was one of the largest March storms ever, dumping about a foot of snow in every town in Southeastern Mass. North and west of Boston, some places received more than two feet of… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard reviews drafts of Town Meeting articles
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard reviewed draft proposals for the 54 articles slated for the Town Meeting warrant. Among the articles are a snow and ice deficit article, an article by the housing authority for siding and an alarm, and an article to make the Town Clerk position appointed versus elected. Chairperson… [Read More]
Acushnet puts new ambulance in service; gets ladder truck
February 21, 2018: STATEMENT FROM FIRE CHIEF KEVIN GALLAGHER: “I am very pleased to report that the Town of Acushnet is in the process of purchasing a ladder truck from the Town of Lexington. This 100′ E-One Cyclone (pre-piped) was built in 2000 and has been meticulously maintained by the Lexington Fire Department. Acushnet… [Read More]
Elections in Acushnet as ho-hum as it gets
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet’s elections are as ho-hum as it gets this year, with not a single contested race on the ballot, and one seat with no candidate at all. Commissioner of Trust Funds has one three-year term up for grabs, with no one running for that seat. All other races are uncontested: incumbent Kevin… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard hears budget requests
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard heard from three Department Heads regarding their FY19 budgets at their 2/20 meeting. Chairperson Kevin Gaspar was absent so the meeting was lead by Selectboard member Michael Cioper. First up in the budget review of was Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher, who presented a level-funded salary budget first…. [Read More]
Acushnet Fire & EMS stats show big increases
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Acushnet Selectboard supports AYSA effort
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 2/6, The Acushnet Selectboard heard from Paul Macaroco, the President of the Acushnet Youth Soccer Association. Mr. Macaroco asked for the Select-board’s support as the AYSA is speaking to the Acushnet School system to better the soccer fields that are located behind the schools…. [Read More]
Acushnet News & Events
Nomination papers available until Feb. 8 Acushnet will hold annual town elections on Mon., 4/2/18. Nomination Papers are available for anyone interested in running for office. Thursday, February 8, 2018, at 5 p.m. is the last day to take out nomination papers. Nomination papers are furnished only to candidates or to their representatives presenting signed… [Read More]
Acushnet appoints two to committees; discussing pot law
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard voted to fill two open committee seats at its meeting on Tuesday, 1/23. In a joint session with the Acushnet School Committee, the two boards appointed Justin Brodeur to fill the Old Colony Regional Voc-Tech School Committee District Member appointment, replacing Paul Guilbeault. Mr. Brodeur told the board… [Read More]
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