By Beth David, Editor Acushnet will have two contested races on the ballot in April, including the Selectboard race. Incumbent Garry Rawcliffe faces a challenge from Roger Cabral. The Housing Authority will also see a battle for one 5-year term with incumbent Lawrence Mulvey facing a challenge from Robert Lanzoni. Other races have one candidate or,… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard votes to halt marijuana; Gomes chosen for AHA
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard and the Acushnet Housing Authority voted for Andrew Gomes to fill the seat vacated by James Madruga on the AHA. Sandra Bettencourt also sent a letter of interest for the position. At the Selectboard meeting on Monday, 2/6, both boards voted to appoint Mr. Gomes. He will have to… [Read More]
Collin’s Challenge a “great success”
Collin’s Challenge is an initiative by the Acushnet Police, Fire and School Departments started in response to the accidental carbon monoxide deaths of nine-year-old Collin Lopes and his father Joseph “JP” Lopes, 41, in December. In response to the tragedy, the three departments contacted all families to distribute carbon monoxide detectors. The alarms were donated… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard hears about new open records law
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard had a busy night on Tuesday, 1/24. In a joint meeting with the Planning Board, the two boards appointed Bryan Deschamps to replace a vacancy on the PB created by the resignation of Richard Forand. The Selectboard also gave Mr. Forand a citation for his 50+ years of service… [Read More]
Nomination papers available in Acushnet
Nomination papers are available for those wishing to run for office in Acushnet. The last day to take out nomination papers is Thurs., 2/9, by 5 p.m. Candidates must get a minimum of 31 signatures from registered voters. The last day to submit nomination papers to the Board of Registrars for certification of signatures is… [Read More]
Acushnet EMS breaks 1,000 calls in 2016
According to the official Facebook page of the Acushnet Fire & EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Department, the EMS Division of the Acushnet Fire & Rescue Department responded to 1,005 calls in 2016, an all-time record and the first time they broke 1,000. A total of 865 people were transported by EMS to local hospitals last… [Read More]
Winter Walk Series
Discover how animals prepare for winter on a guided family walk during “Saturday at The Sawmill” (32 Mill Rd., Acushnet) with the Buzzards Bay Coalition on Sat., 1/14 at 11 a.m. During the walk, kids and families will answer questions and learn fun facts about the winter wildlife that lives along the Acushnet River. Families… [Read More]
Acushnet gets budget process underway; fees to increase
By Beth David, Editor Trying to play catch-up, newly hired Acushnet Town Administrator Brian Noble laid out a tight, but do-able plan for getting the budget process finished in time for Town Meeting in June, he reported to the Selectboard at its meeting on 1/9. Mr. Noble told the board that he was aiming for an… [Read More]
Rogers Cabral announces run for Selectboard in Acushnet
Press Release Acushnet resident Roger A. Cabral filed his Nomination Papers on 1/9 and announced that he will be a candidate for Acushnet Selectman in the Town election which will be held on Monday, April 3rd. Mr. Cabral has been a resident of the Town of Acushnet since 1994 and has been an active member… [Read More]
Acushnet approves contracts for two top spots
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard finalized the contract for new Town Administrator Brian Noble, and also hired Julie Hebert as town accountant. Ms. Hebert’s appointment was announced at the 12/16 meeting. Mr. Noble, 58, will received $120,000 including stipends. Ms. Hebert will receive $86,000 per year. The board also decided to hire an… [Read More]
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