By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard held its annual tax classification hearing at its meeting on Tuesday, 10/24, deciding to leave the shift between residential and commercial property taxes the same, but lowering the rate by a few cents. Kelly Koska, Principal Assessor speaking on behalf of the Board of Assessor’s, made… [Read More]
Main Street in Acushnet detoured; Fire Department participates in oil spill drill
Main Street closure The Acushnet Police Department and Fire Departments announced that Main Street, from Wing Road to Hamlin Street will be closed for at least a week starting on Monday, 10/16, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The closure is for work on the sewerage project. Please seek an alternate route and… [Read More]
Friends of Acushnet Library holding membership drive
The following events are being held at the Acushnet Library, 232 Middle Road, Acushnet; 508-998-0270. Visit https://www.acupl.org/ Book Sale & Membership Drive Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale and Membership Drive 10/14-10/21 Stop by the Library and learn more about our fantastic Friends group, straight from them. There will also be a Book and… [Read More]
Author Talk: Diane Finn
Author Diane L. Finn will be at the Acushnet Library, 232 Middle Road, Acushnet on Wed., 10/11, 6 p.m., to talk about “Witches Brew & Mother Crewe: Legends & True Tales From Olde Plymouth.” Learn about Mother Crewe, and the Plymouth family she cursed. Hear the Plymouth legends of Bethia Hazel and Aunt Rachael. Find… [Read More]
Acushnet approves betterment fee; will hire interim COA Dir.
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard met with neighbors on Tuesday, 10/3, who will be assessed a betterment fee for a sewer extension on Main Street up to, and including, 18 Wamsutta Avenue. An emergency at 225 Main Street prompted the town to assess the septic situation in the neighborhood. The board voted at… [Read More]
Acushnet signs Community Compact agreement with state
By Beth David, Editor Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito met with Acushnet Selectboard members to sign the Community Compact on Tuesday. After the mutual praise session, town officials took the opportunity to put a bug in her ear about the traffic issues on South Main Street and mention how the abandoned Route 240 extension could solve… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire Chief applauds decision to allow IV Tylenol
On Friday, 9/22, Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher issued a statement supporting the state’s decision to allow non-opioid based drugs for pain relief in ambulances. Chief Gallagher has been an outspoken supporter of liquid Tyelonol and other pain medications to help fight the opioid epidemic in Acushnet and the country. Many addicts were first introduced… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard approves sewer expansion
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard held a Public Hearing on the proposed sewer line extension on Main Street and parts of Wamsutta Avenue at its meeting on 9/19. Board of Health agent Joseph Correia attended to give an overview of the project. He stated that the project came about from an… [Read More]
Apple-Peach Festival sees big crowds, perfect weather
The 38th annual Apple-Peach Festival in Acushnet saw big crowds and perfect weather this weekend. The festival grounds at the Long Plain Museum were a little smaller this year, as the lot next store was not rented, as in the past. That did not stop the crowds, though, from packing it in. Many vendors ran… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard ends 4-day workweek; honors centenarian
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard celebrated centenarian Therese M. Ledoux at on Tuesday, 9/5. Chairperson Kevin Gaspar said that Ms. Ledoux was a retired Kindergarten Teacher and the first Kindergarten Teacher so many years ago for Acushnet. Mr. Gaspar said he attended her party and she was highly recognized in the… [Read More]
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