The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) is welcoming visitation from Acushnet residents by offering free admission for the month of January 2024. Ring in the new year with a visit to one of New Bedford’s most grand whaling estates. Upon arrival, individuals are asked to produce proof of residency with a piece of current… [Read More]
Acushnet facing budget shortfall
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard discussed revenue projections and budget expenses at its meeting on 1/9/23, and came to the conclusion that the town is facing a structural deficit for FY25. Town Administrator James Kelley told the board that the governor issued “9C cuts,” which are mid-year cuts to balance the current fiscal… [Read More]
Legal Notice Acushnet Planning Comm
Notice of Public Hearing Acushnet Planning Commission January 25, 2024 #39 Keene Road-Form C-Definitive Subdivision Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on January 25, 2024 @ 6:00PM in the Board of Selectmen’s meeting room at Town Hall, 122 Main Street, Acushnet MA 02743. This will be a… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet Conservation Comm
ACUSHNET CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Police Station Conference Room located at 64 Middle Road, Acushnet, Massachusetts. • Amended Order of Conditions – Acushnet Company – 115 Manchester Lane, Map 11, Lot 25C.34… [Read More]
Nomination Papers Available
Nomination papers for elected positions in the town of Acushnet are now available. The last day to take out nomination papers is Wed., 3/27 at 5 p.m. Candidates need at least 42 certified signatures of registered voters to get on the ballot. The last day to register to vote is Mon., 4/17, at 5 p.m. … [Read More]
Free at RJD
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD) is welcoming visitation from Acushnet residents by offering free admission for the month of January 2024. Ring in the new year with a visit to one of New Bedford’s most grand whaling estates. Upon arrival, individuals are asked to produce proof of residency with a piece of current… [Read More]
Montigny assures Acushnet TMDL will not force septic upgrades
Press Release from State Sen. Mark Montigny On December 8, 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection closed a public comment period for a draft plan to limit the amount of nitrogen pollution entering New Bedford harbor. The planning document, known as a Total Maximum Daily Load for Total Nitrogen or TMDL, is mandated by the… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard approves police contract
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard approved the police union contract at its meeting on 12/19/23. The negotiations have been going on for three years. All three board members said it was a difficult process. SB member David Wojnar was the board’s representative in the negotiations. He presented the package that the union agreed… [Read More]
Acushnet Police contract still not approved by SB
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard met for more than three hours in executive session on 12/5/23, but still failed to agree to the terms worked out by negotiators for the police contract. Police have been working without a contract for more than two years. SB member David Wojnar was assigned as the board’s… [Read More]
Rain does not stop Acushnet from welcoming Santa
The rain didn’t dampen spirits at Acushnet’s official Christmas display lighting at Fire Station 1 at Parting Ways on Sunday, 12/3/23. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted children and their adults after a sing-along and the flipping of the switch. The lights are on nightly and the public is encouraged to go by and enjoy the… [Read More]
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