By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on 6/5, the Acushnet Selectboard heard from Christopher Oliver, Director of Technology & Information Systems from the School Department about IT Policies that he is writing for the Town. Mr. Oliver stated he was reviewing the second reading of the Town’s Policies that included a General Information… [Read More]

Acushnet COA to host 59th annual Art Show The 59th Annual Acushnet Art Show at the Acushnet Senior Commu­nity Center, 59 ½ South Main Street, will be held on Saturday, June 2nd from 2 p.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday, June 3rd from 1  p.m.–5 p.m. Watercolor, oil and acrylic, photography, mixed category, crafts and more. This… [Read More]

By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard heard from the Council on Aging, the Golf Committee and the Department of Public Works at its meeting on Tuesday, May 22.  The Director of the COA, Heather Sylvia, gave a brief presentation on being an Age Friendly Town. Ms. Sylvia stated they received a $2500  grant… [Read More]

Acushnet’s Treasurer Kristie Costa has accepted a position with the Town of Mattapoisett after 12 years with the Town of Acushnet. She started working in the Finance Department as an Accounts Payable Clerk, worked her way into the Collector’s Office as the Assistant Collector, and then moved up and became the Treasurer/Collector within a short… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Meeting voted on $27.5 million in operating expenses, plus $1.97 million in other spending at the annual Town Meeting on 5/14, including $453,417 placed into the stabilization fund. After struggling to reach a quorum of 75 in the past couple of years, the town made special efforts to get the… [Read More]