On November 15, the Acushnet Police Department officially announced on its Facebook page the newest full-time member of the force, Officer Jason White. On 11/15 Officer White successfully completed the 24-week Full-Time MPTC Plymouth Police Academy as a part of the 64th Recruit Officer Class. Graduation ceremonies were held at Memorial Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts…. [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The town of Acushnet com­memorated Veterans Day with a ceremony at town hall that included a flag raising ceremony and vocals by the Ford Middle School chorus. Acushnet Selectboard chairperson Kevin Gaspar told the crowd: “We gather today to honor the men and women who have worn this nation’s uniform. More… [Read More]

Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard heard from Town Planner Henry Young about a potential bypass of South Main Street at its meeting on 11/14. South Main Street is a state road, for unknown reasons, and Mr. Young said that state representatives have been pushing the town to take over that stretch, which… [Read More]

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The Acushnet Fire Department recently posted an update on Facebook about updates and changes to the fire stations designed to save the town money. “Much of the work done by town officials goes unnoticed but often makes a big difference,” reads the post on Facebook from October 27. “This month alone the lights at Fire… [Read More]

Don’t panic, Acushnet residents, if you’re seeing your local police officers with a little peach fuzz or a full blown beard. The department has joined first responders across Massachusetts for Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Mass. General Hospital program. Each officer who is growing a beard will donate $100 to the cause. The… [Read More]

The Acushnet Department of Public Works teamed up with the Council on Aging to hold the annual Haunted Hayride on the Senior Center grounds this weekend. On Friday and Saturday the public enjoyed a free hayride, with free scares along the way. Ghouls and ghosts and zombies converged upon the trail to challenge those who… [Read More]