By Beth David, Editor The town of Acushnet held a Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on Main Street, that included a little speechmaking, the release of doves, and patriotic songs on Veterans Day, 11/11/19. A scheduled flyover by a Coast Guard helicopter was cancelled due to “mechanical difficulties”, said Selectboard chairperson Roger Cabral, who… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard one step closer to TA choice
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard is one step closer to finding a new Town Administrator. At its meeting on 11/12/19, board members heard from the chairperson of the TA Screening Committee, Leslie Dakin, and consultant Kevin Paicos. Mr. Dakin stated they had 23 resumes to screen for the position. They weeded it… [Read More]
Acushnet news and events
Veterans Day Celebration The town of Acushnet will be conducting its 12th annual Veterans Day Celebration on Monday, 11/11, at 9:45 a.m. at the Acushnet Veterans Memorial Park, on Main Street in front of Pope Park. Features guests, flight of doves, pipers, honor guard, and SCG helicopter flyover. Refreshments to follow at 10:30 conclusion. The… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard hires new police chief
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard conducted interviews with three candidates for police chief at its meeting on 10/29/19, all sergeants in the Acushnet Police Department: Thomas Carreau, Gary Coppa and Christopher Richmond. The board voted to hire Mr. Richmond. Chairperson Roger Cabral explained that the board had already received and reviewed answers… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acushnet ZBA
Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby giving notice that a meeting will be held by the Board on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. in the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Case # 2019.10.08A A continuation on the case of Manuel Almeida, of… [Read More]
Acushnet News and happenings
Lots of fun things happening in Acushnet this week and next. Here’s a sample… Trick or Treat Parade NOTE TIME CHANGE Meet up at the Acushnet Fire Station, 24 Russell St./Parting Ways, for some treats and Halloween fun. Parade will go through the neighborhood where residents will also hand out candy to the children. Wear… [Read More]
Acushnet Library building turns 100: memories, photos wanted
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet is planning a birthday party. The building that bears the name of “Marie S. Howard” at 232 Middle Road was a school, a community center, and is now the Acushnet Public Library. Built in 1919, the building started use as a school in 1920. On May 16, 2020, the town… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard reviews plan for hiring new police chief
By Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondent At the Acushnet Selectboard’s meeting on 10/8/19, the Board reviewed their game plan for interviewing the three candidates for the Police Chief position. Interim Acting Town Administrator Julie Hebert informed the board that they had not received the top three list. She stated that she compiled the list of… [Read More]
Acushnet News
Library Building Turns 100 This Year. Committee needs pictures and stories Our Centennial Committee Needs Your Help. The Marie S. Howard School building, now the Acushnet Public Library, turns 100 this year. A key to the success of this celebration will be pictures and memories of the building throughout its history as a school, a… [Read More]
Legal Notice: Acush Cable Advisory Comm
TOWN OF ACUSHNET PUBLIC HEARING/CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Town of Acushnet Cable Television Advisory Committee will conduct a hearing at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9th, at the Acushnet Town Hall Selectmen’s Meeting Room. The purpose of the hearing will be to ascertain the Town’s cable television-related needs in connection with the proposed renewal of the… [Read More]
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