By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet School Committee joined the Selectboard at its meeting on 4/23/19 to re-appoint Evelyn Boulay as the Old Colony School District Representative. The Selectboard members and the three School Committee members, Vice Chairperson, Jennifer Downey, Sarah Gomes and Craig Sumner, stated that Ms. Boulay has done a wonderful job,… [Read More]
Moon Rock in Acushnet
We are over the Moon excited! Join us on Friday, April 19th beginning at 8 p.m. at Fire Station #1, Russell St., Acushnet, as a piece of the Moon comes to Acushnet (for the very first time). Mr. Joe Cote, an Acushnet resident, Middle School Science Teacher and a NASA Solar System Ambassador, will bring telescopes,… [Read More]
Acushnet Town Clerk clarifies polling place decision process
Submitted Monday, April 1st was Acushnet’s Annual Town Election held in the elementary gymnasium. As most know, this was the first election of all precincts in a single polling location, held on a school day, with students in attendance, since the horrific events of April 14, 1993. I understand the safety concerns and frustration felt… [Read More]
Moon Rock in Acushnet
We are over the Moon excited! Join us on Friday, April 19th beginning at 8 p.m. at Fire Station #1, Russell St., Acushnet, as a piece of the Moon comes to Acushnet (for the very first time). Mr. Joe Cote, an Acushnet resident, Middle School Science Teacher and a NASA Solar System Ambassador, will bring telescopes, knowledge,… [Read More]
Volunteers needed for Acushnet Pollinator Garden
By Cynda Williams, Special to the Neighb News March came in like a lion this year…again. Something was falling out of the sky during the first week, I was not certain exactly what…snow, sleet, freezing rain maybe? Or can it be weed seeds? As I watch the sky for patches of blue, my hands are anxious… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard has new make-up, new contentions
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent Following a contentious Selectboard meeting on 4/2, which was the first after the election, the Acushnet Selectboard continued discussion on Town Meeting articles, and the disagreements, too, at an extra meeting on Monday, 4/8. The board reviewed quite a few articles that had been held out of deference to new… [Read More]
Acushnet election upset: Desroches unseats incumbent Cioper
By Beth David, Editor Newcomer to politics David Desroches pulled off an upset in Acushnet on Monday, 4/1/19, when he unseated incumbent Michael Cioper for a seat on the Selectboard, with a decisive 670 votes to 443.* Voter turnout was about 15%, a sharp uptick from last year’s dismal 5.25%. Mr. Desroches told voters at candidates… [Read More]
Improperly stored glass starts fire in Acushnet
The Acushnet Fire Department reported the “most interesting call of the month,” on 3/29: A brush fire in the north end of town that started from sunlight focusing through glass blocks. According to a Facebook post by Acushnet Fire & EMS, the property owner was not burning brush at the time and there were no… [Read More]
From our Readers: Vote for change in Acushnet
Vote for Change in Acushnet On Monday April 1, voters in the Town of Acushnet will be asked to cast their votes for a candidate that will help govern this town over the next three years. The Town of Acushnet needs change. We need a new direction and new ideas to navigate the sometimes difficult… [Read More]
Acushnet candidates face questions from voters
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Citizens Improving Our Neighborhoods (ACTION), sponsored its 40th candidates night on Thursday, 3/21/19. All candidates were invited, but only the two Selectboard candidates and School Committee incumbent Jennifer Downing participated. Members of the public also attended at the Senior Center, and were invited to ask questions, or submit questions in writing… [Read More]
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