By Beth David, Editor Acushnet voters will decide on 47 articles on the annual Town Meeting warrant totaling $32,721,908 on Monday, 5/14. FY19 expenditures include $29,172,995 for the operating budget, up from $28,224,714 for FY18. Spending articles, that will be funded by a variety of sources, includ­ing enterprise accounts (accounts set aside for specific purposes, such… [Read More]

The Acushnet Council on Aging holds a weekly Memory Cafe on Mondays, from 1–3 p.m., at the Library, 232 Middle Road.  This social group is designed for those with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s or other dementia and their care partner, family or friend. This week, participants were treated to a demonstration and lesson on belly… [Read More]

Town Meeting Forum Acushnet Town Moderator Nicholas Gomes and other town officials will hold a town meeting forum on Monday, 4/30, at 7 p.m., in the Town Hall meeting room.  The town moderator will review all TM articles so voters will know what to expect at town meeting on May 14. The forum will run… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor After some further explanations and assurances by the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the Acushnet Selectboard voted to include an article for a land deal by the BBC on the annual town meeting warrant, 2-1, with Select­board member Kevin Gaspar voting against. The BBC is seeking $35,000 in Community Preservation funds for the project. … [Read More]

The Acushnet Senior Community Center hosted a health fair on March 19. Twenty vendors participated, including the Southcoast Mobile Health Van which performed free health screenings. At least 150 community members ventured through.   ••• 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 4/12/18 issue: 04-12-18 BeachCleanup