By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard met with neighbors on Tuesday, 10/3, who will be assessed a betterment fee for a sewer extension on Main Street up to, and including, 18 Wamsutta Avenue. An emergency at 225 Main Street prompted the town to assess the septic situation in the neighborhood. The board voted at… [Read More]
Acushnet signs Community Compact agreement with state
By Beth David, Editor Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito met with Acushnet Selectboard members to sign the Community Compact on Tuesday. After the mutual praise session, town officials took the opportunity to put a bug in her ear about the traffic issues on South Main Street and mention how the abandoned Route 240 extension could solve… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire Chief applauds decision to allow IV Tylenol
On Friday, 9/22, Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher issued a statement supporting the state’s decision to allow non-opioid based drugs for pain relief in ambulances. Chief Gallagher has been an outspoken supporter of liquid Tyelonol and other pain medications to help fight the opioid epidemic in Acushnet and the country. Many addicts were first introduced… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard approves sewer expansion
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard held a Public Hearing on the proposed sewer line extension on Main Street and parts of Wamsutta Avenue at its meeting on 9/19. Board of Health agent Joseph Correia attended to give an overview of the project. He stated that the project came about from an… [Read More]
Apple-Peach Festival sees big crowds, perfect weather
The 38th annual Apple-Peach Festival in Acushnet saw big crowds and perfect weather this weekend. The festival grounds at the Long Plain Museum were a little smaller this year, as the lot next store was not rented, as in the past. That did not stop the crowds, though, from packing it in. Many vendors ran… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard ends 4-day workweek; honors centenarian
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard celebrated centenarian Therese M. Ledoux at on Tuesday, 9/5. Chairperson Kevin Gaspar said that Ms. Ledoux was a retired Kindergarten Teacher and the first Kindergarten Teacher so many years ago for Acushnet. Mr. Gaspar said he attended her party and she was highly recognized in the… [Read More]
175 take to the streets for 37th annual Acushnet Road Race
The 37th annual Acushnet Road Race, sponsored by Mass. Auto Tune and Country Hardware, send 175 runners into the streets on Labor Day, 9/4. Providence runners took all three top spots in the 4.1 mile race. John Schilkowsky crossed the finish line first, in 21:15; Henry Sterling came in second at 21:23; and Brian Crimmins… [Read More]
Old cars, old music, people of all ages fill Acushnet center
The center of town in Acushnet was hopping like a sock-hop last Thursday evening, 8/31, as music by The Klassics filled the town green with oldies, and antique cars filled the streets. The eighth annual Cruise and Music Night brought car enthusiasts, dancers, and people of all ages who just wanted to hang out with… [Read More]
Four vie for Acushnet Miss Apple-Peach title
By Beth David, Editor Four contestants will take the stage on Friday, 9/8, to compete for this year’s Miss Apple Peach title. Sponsored by the Lakeville Old Colony Acushnet Lions Club, the pageant competitions will begin at 7 p.m. at Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road, Acushnet. Hailey Brightman, 16 and a junior at Bristol Agricultural… [Read More]
Acushnet property records are now online
The Acushnet Assessors’ Database is now online. No need to visit Town Hall or stand in a line anymore. Making this data available online is a step forward in bringing better customer service to the residents of our community. Visit http://www. acushnet.ma.us/node/22463 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… [Read More]
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