By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Selectboard members spent a little time poking fun at the state and its negative wording of the ballot question for the April election. If the majority of voters check off the “yes” box, then it will mean they do NOT want to have any recreational marijuana facilities in town. If… [Read More]

By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Lions Club, Rivers End, the Boy Scouts, and some pretty hardy motorcycle riders teamed up to make the holidays a little bit brighter for some local families. A happy crowd met outside the River’s End on Main Street in Acushnet on Sunday to receive donations of food and toys…. [Read More]

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]