By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard approved an $18,000 wage increase for long time Building Inspector Jim Marot, which has raised some eyebrows as the word is slowly making its way around town. Mr. Marot confirmed to the Neighb News that he received the raise, and Town Administrator Brian Noble was unabashed in his support… [Read More]
Hamlin Crossing officially opens with ribbon cutting
Two years after its conservation and with the help of hundreds of staff and volunteer hours to clean up and restore the property, Hamlin Crossing’s nine acres of restored wildflower fields, quiet woodlands and 800 feet of river frontage are now open to the public as part of the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s growing Acushnet River… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard talks priorities with new Rep. Hendricks
by Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met with newly elected State Representative Chris Hendricks at their 11/13/18 meeting to discuss a few of their concerns with the state policies and regulations and brief him on he town’s priorities. Town Admiinistrator Brian noble stated that the top priority was Chapter 90 funds, which help… [Read More]
Acushnet news and events
Acushnet Veterans Day Ceremony Acushnet will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony, Sun., 11/11, at Pope Park, 96 Pope St. (off Main), 9:50 a.m. Event will include musical selections, opening remarks by Selectboard chairperson Michael Cioper, Ford Middle School Choral Group, flag raising, dove release, USCG helicopter flyover, color guard with laying of memorial wreath, and… [Read More]
Acushnet PD arrests juvenile in headstones case
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Police Department posted an update on 11/2 announcing that an arrest has been made in the case of vandalism to headstones in October. The APD on its Facebook page said a 16-year-old male was charged. Because he is a juvenile, the PD would not release his name. On October 3,… [Read More]
Early voting available through Friday 11/2 in Mass.
By Beth David, Editor Early voting in Massachusetts ends on Friday, 11/2, so if you can’t make it to the polls on election day, which is Tuesday, 11/6, you have a little more time to mark your choices. Early voting began on October 22. In Fairhaven, early voters can go to the Fire Station, 146 Washington… [Read More]
Acushnet police help with creepy creatures
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Acushnet makes it easy to dispose of drugs and needles safely
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Acushnet Halloween Parade
Get dressed up and join your fellow ghoulies on Halloween night, 10/31, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. March up the Fire Station for treats (and maybe some tricks, too). ••• 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 the entire 10/18/18 issue: 10-25-18 PFCBenoit
Acushnet Selectboard okays new tax rate, lower for residents
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard heard from Kelly Koska, Principal Assessor regarding the classification hearing for the FY19 tax levy at their meeting on October 23, 2108. Ms. Koska told the board that the Board of Assessors was asking the Selectboard to approve a 120% tax shift for FY19. Ms. Koska stated… [Read More]
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