By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard received an update on services from Library Director Dina Brasseur at their 10/20 meeting. Ms. Brasseur told the board that the library is open with a take-out window, emails are being answered, resources have been given out and the staff is in the building to take residents… [Read More]
Voters get a jump on voting; election day is Tuesday 11/3
By Beth David, Editor Voters in Fairhaven and Acushnet are getting a jump on things by taking advantage of early voting this year. In person early voting is available until the 10/30. At the Council on Aging in Fairhaven on Monday, 10/26, the booths were almost all busy with voters and a steady stream of people… [Read More]
Acushnet police department promotes two to sergeant
From Acushnet Police Department Facebook Page The Acushnet Police Department is proud to announce two promotions. One October 15, in front of the station in the accompaniment of family and friends, Officer Danny DeAmaral and Officer Jeremy Fontes were each promoted to the rank of Sergeant! Both Sgt. DeAmaral and Sgt. Fontes have been… [Read More]
Acushnet Grab n Go
A Grab and Go lunch program will begin for Acushnet residents, age 60+, on Thursdays at the Acushnet Senior Community Center, 59 ½ South Main Street. The drive through meals will be available to the first 50 participants and will be provided by On the Go Catering. Advance registration is required and there is a… [Read More]
Acushnet offers free testing for town residents
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Fire Department and emergency officials tested 157 people for COVID-19 at a free testing event on Saturday, 10/10/20. Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher said he was “pleasantly surprised by the turnout.” About 30 cars were in line before testing even began. The weather in the 60’s with a bit of a… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard discusses COVID
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At its regularly scheduled meeting on 10/6, the Acushnet Selectboard heard from the school department, the fire department, and the health department on COVID related matters. Kristen Flynn, the School Department’s Business Manager stated that they began “Phase 3” on October 5, with some of the children back to school… [Read More]
Acushnet News
COVID Testing Available for Acushnet Residents The Acushnet Selectboad authorized the Fire & EMS Department to hold a community-wide Covid testing event. Firefighters and EMTs will be at the parking lot between the Elementary and Middle Schools this Saturday, October 10th fron 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. The type of test provided will be the… [Read More]
PJ Keating quarry operation resumes in Acushnet
Acushnet Selectboard press release, 9/24/20 The Town of Acushnet Board of Selectmen, Board of Health, and Soil Boad announced today that the Town and P.J. Keating have come to a temporary agreement regarding quarry operations at 72 South Main Street. The Acushnet Board of Health, Conservation Commission, and Soil Conservation Board recently issued health and environmental… [Read More]
Acushnet town hall reopening; Selectboard promotes 2 Sgts.
Pattie Pacella Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met on Tuesday, 9/22/20 and discussed the re-opening of town hall on October 5. The public will be allowed inside the building Monday–Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chairperson Kevin Gaspar stated that “masks will be required by both citizens stepping into Town Hall, along with… [Read More]
Scenes from Acushnet’s first week back at school
Acushnet students went back to school last week in a combination of remote learning and in person instruction. “We have had an overwhelming great start to the school year!” wrote the district on its Facebook page on 9/17/20. “Today we began welcoming some of our students back to the building, while the rest are learning… [Read More]
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