By Beth David, Editor Newcomer to politics David Desroches pulled off an upset in Acushnet on Monday, 4/1/19, when he unseated incumbent Michael Cioper for a seat on the Selectboard, with a decisive 670 votes to 443.* Voter turnout was about 15%, a sharp uptick from last year’s dismal 5.25%. Mr. Desroches told voters at candidates… [Read More]
Improperly stored glass starts fire in Acushnet
The Acushnet Fire Department reported the “most interesting call of the month,” on 3/29: A brush fire in the north end of town that started from sunlight focusing through glass blocks. According to a Facebook post by Acushnet Fire & EMS, the property owner was not burning brush at the time and there were no… [Read More]
From our Readers: Vote for change in Acushnet
Vote for Change in Acushnet On Monday April 1, voters in the Town of Acushnet will be asked to cast their votes for a candidate that will help govern this town over the next three years. The Town of Acushnet needs change. We need a new direction and new ideas to navigate the sometimes difficult… [Read More]
Acushnet candidates face questions from voters
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Citizens Improving Our Neighborhoods (ACTION), sponsored its 40th candidates night on Thursday, 3/21/19. All candidates were invited, but only the two Selectboard candidates and School Committee incumbent Jennifer Downing participated. Members of the public also attended at the Senior Center, and were invited to ask questions, or submit questions in writing… [Read More]
Weird New England Author Event
The Acushnet Public Library welcomes New England Legends with Jeff Belanger. This multi-media program will take place on Mon., 3/25 at 6:30 pm. This free event will be held in the Library Community Room at 232 Middle Rd, Acushnet, MA 02743. Take a multimedia journey through the history, oddities, paranormal, and just plain weird side… [Read More]
Acushnet candidates night
ACTION will hold its annual candidates night on Thurs., 3/21, at 6 p.m., at the Acushnet Senior Centr, 59 1/2 So. Main St., Acushnet. All candidates have been invited to participate. Candidates will face questions from a moderator and the public. All Acushnet residents are encouraged to attend ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard hears more budgets, gives thumbs up to TA
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard continued to review FY20 department budgets at its meeting on 3/19. Board member Kevin Gaspar was absent. Technology Director Chris Olive r explained what his department had accomplished in 2018, including Wi-Fi in Town Hall and the Parting Ways building, and access control. He said they were… [Read More]
Acushnet Candidates Night
ACTION will hold its annual candidates night on Thurs., 3/21, at 6 p.m., at the Acushnet Senior Centr, 59 1/2 So. Main St., Acushnet. All candidates have been invited to participate. Candidates will face questions from a moderator and the public. All Acushnet residents are encouraged to attend ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]
Acushnet news: Candidates night
Acushnet Candidates Night ACTION will hold its annual candidates night on Thurs., 3/21, at 6 p.m., at the Acushnet Senior Centr, 59 1/2 So. Main St., Acushnet. All candidates have been invited to participate. Candidates will face questions from a moderator and the public. All Acushnet residents are encouraged to attend Dog License Reminder Dog… [Read More]
PJ Drive
The Acushnet Public Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in their annual pajama drive to benefit DCF Kids and Cradles to Crayons. The PJ Drive’s goal is to collect 12,000 pairs of new pajamas for children and teens in need. The Boston Bruins PJ Drive runs through March 159. The library… [Read More]
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