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Acushnet’s Pop Casey’s not reopening due to owner’s illness
By Beth David, Editor Pop Casey’s will not re-open after vacation, according to a Facebook post by Lynn Baker. The Acushnet staple, located on South Main Street, has been open for more than 75 years. Ms. Baker wrote that it was the most difficult decision she has ever had to make. She said she has been… [Read More]
Car crashes into house causing gas leak
According to a Facebook post on the Acushnet Police Department page, on Tuesday 8/27, at approximately 1 p.m., the Acushnet Police Department, Acushnet Fire & EMS Department, and the Fairhaven Police Department responded to the area of South Main Street and Anthony Street for a single car motor vehicle accident into a dwelling. The accident… [Read More]
Acushnet says good bye to Town Administrator
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The 8/27/19, Acushnet Selectboard meeting was the last one for Town Administrator Brian Noble. Julie Hebert, who is the town’s Finance Director/Accountant, also attended, her first meeting as Interim TA. The Selectboard met with Department of Public Works Director, Dan Menard about upcoming streets that would be paved. Chairperson Roger… [Read More]
Acushnet Cruise Night
Join us in the center of town for Acushnet’s 10th annual Cruise Night, Thurs., 8/29, from 5–8 p.m. Check out our fabulous classic cars, enjoy some great food from our vendors, dance to the oldies and today’s tunes on the town green. Music by the Klassics. Brought to you by the Town of Acushnet and… [Read More]
Acushnet PD: lock car doors
On August 13, the Acushnet PD posted on its Facebook page that the police had responded to several reports of breaking and entering into motor vehicles throughout town. “We would like to send out a reminder to please lock your vehicle’s doors and remove any valuables from plain sight!!” reads the post. ••• Support local… [Read More]
Acushnet FD responds to mulch fire, urges caution
According to a Facebook post on the Acushnet Fire & EMS page, the Fire Department responded to a mulch fire in the center of town. The resident discovered a 6×10-foot area burning with flames in contact with the vinyl siding. The resident extinguished the fire and the FD used 125 gallons of water making sure… [Read More]
Acush Selectboard recognizes library director
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard recognized the accomplishments of Library Director Dina Brasseur at its meeting on 8/13/19. Ms. Brasseur was named Acushnet Woman of the Year by the Standard-Times. The board had the article reprinted and framed and presented it to her at the meeting. Selectboard chairperson Roger Cabral said the recognition was… [Read More]
Acushnet Library holds summer Open House
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Public Library held a summer Open House on Tuesday, 8/13/19, treating the patrons and the summer reading participants to ice cream, face painting, balloon art and more. About 140 people attended, according to Library Director Dina Brasseur. The total children’s book circulation from July 1 to mid-August was 7,025, definitely… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard picks in-house candidate for interim TA
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard chose Finance Director Julie Hebert to act as interim Town Administrator while they search for someone to replace outgoing TA Brian Noble, who is leaving at the end of the month. At their meeting on 8/13, board members voiced their confidence that Ms. Hebert would be able to… [Read More]
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