By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard heard from Town Finance Director, Julie Hebert on her budget and the Treasurer/Collector budget. Ms. Hebert stated that the salary line item had increased 2% for the COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment). Selectboard member Kevin Gaspar asked what the line item “Professional Technical” meant. Ms. Hebert explained… [Read More]
Acushnet news and events
Rep. Office Hours Rep. Chris Hendricks will begin holding district office hours from 10 a.m. to noon, Sat., 2/2, at the Wilks branch of the New Bedford Public Library, 1191 Acushnet Ave. Residents are invited to stop by with any questions or concerns. Additional district hours will be held on the first Saturday of each… [Read More]
Acushnet Selecboard continues budget discussions
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard continued looking at budgets at its meeting on Tuesday. 1/22/19, with a discussion on budgets for the Fire Department, Police Department, and Building Department. The board also discussed a plan by the School Department to start the process of applying for state funds to replace a section of roof… [Read More]
Desroches to run for Acushnet Selectboard
Press Release Dave Desroches today announced on January 17 his candidacy for the Acushnet Board of Selectmen. “I’m proud of Acushnet,” said Dave. “I grew up here and want to give back by serving the town and my fellow residents.” A professional photographer, Dave has deep roots in Acushnet. He went to St. Francis Grammar… [Read More]
Acushnet YouTube
Acushnet Cable is on YouTube. You can watch meetings and other events at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQLn-V7X9rp0JdWXh445neQ Acushnet residents are encouraged to subscribe to the channel. If the channel gets 100 subscribers, the name can be changed to a custom URL that will be easier to remember. In the meantime visit youtube.com and search “Acushnet Cable,” and the… [Read More]
Acushnet faces continuing repairs to water and sewer system
By Beth David, Editor Woodard and Curran has completed Phase II of the inflow/infiltration study on Acushnet’s water and sewer lines. The Selectboard heard from W&C’s Carol Harris at its meeting on 1/8/19. The I/I study identifies how much and where the town’s water and sewer system is being infiltrated by ground water. The infiltration of… [Read More]
International company acquires Wing Lane solar project in Acushnet
Press Release CVE North America, an independent renewable energy producer based in New York, has recently acquired a 650kW solar power plant in Acushnet, MA. The installation, Rockett Solar LLC, was built in 2017 on a site located on Wing Lane and has been producing clean electricity ever since. The project will be the first… [Read More]
Nomination papers available in Fairhaven and Acushnet
By Beth David, Editor The annual election for town offices in both Fairhaven and Acushnet will be held on Monday, April 1, 2019. For both towns Thursday, 2/7/19, at 5 p.m. is the deadline for requesting nomination papers. Mon. 2/11/19, at 5 p.m. is the dealine for turning in nomination papers to the town clerk’s office…. [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard looks at budgets, will add heavy trash day
By Beth David, Editor The budget process has begun, with the Acushnet Selectboard hearing from the Conservation Agent, Council on Aging Director, and the Department of Public Works Director on Tuesday, 1/8. Conservation Agent Merilee Kelly asked the board for an additional $5,000 for part time person to help in the pollinator garden. Ms. Kelly has… [Read More]
Acushnet News
Extended hours at the Library The staff and Trustees of the Acushnet Public Library are pleased to announce that service hours will be extended, and the Library will be open on Fridays, beginning January 4, 2019. Acushnet residents and members of the library community have indicated they would welcome the addition of Friday hours. In… [Read More]
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