By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard recognized the accomplishments of Library Director Dina Brasseur at its meeting on 8/13/19. Ms. Brasseur was named Acushnet Woman of the Year by the Standard-Times. The board had the article reprinted and framed and presented it to her at the meeting. Selectboard chairperson Roger Cabral said the recognition was… [Read More]
Acushnet Library holds summer Open House
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Public Library held a summer Open House on Tuesday, 8/13/19, treating the patrons and the summer reading participants to ice cream, face painting, balloon art and more. About 140 people attended, according to Library Director Dina Brasseur. The total children’s book circulation from July 1 to mid-August was 7,025, definitely… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard picks in-house candidate for interim TA
By Beth David, Editor The Acushnet Selectboard chose Finance Director Julie Hebert to act as interim Town Administrator while they search for someone to replace outgoing TA Brian Noble, who is leaving at the end of the month. At their meeting on 8/13, board members voiced their confidence that Ms. Hebert would be able to… [Read More]
Acushnet looks to familiar names for interim TA
Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent With the announced departure of Town Administrator Brian Noble at the end of August, the Acushnet Selectboard at their Tuesday, 8/6, meeting discussed how to proceed with an interim TA and whether or not to create a screening committee. Kevin Paicos, who served as interim TA three years ago, attended the… [Read More]
Author event
The Acushnet Public Library welcomes author Cara Robertson on Tues., 8/6, at 6:30 pm to discuss her new book The Trial of Lizzie Borden: a true story. Lawyer and legal scholar Cara Robertson brings new life to this country’s oldest true-crime saga. This book began as Robertson’s senior thesis as a student at Harvard in… [Read More]
Miss Apple Peach applicants
Contestant applications open now through August 9 for the 40th Miss Apple Peach Pageant, on Friday, September 6 The 40th Miss Apple Peach Pageant is seeking contestants! Girls who are interested in competing must reside in Acushnet and be enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) as of September 2019. The pageant format includes casual wear, formal wear… [Read More]
Brian Noble to leave Acushnet post
By Beth David, Editor Acushnet Town Administrator Brian Noble has been offered the position of Town Administrator in East Bridgewater. He has indicated that he will accept the position, pending contract negotiations, of course. Mr. Noble was hired as Acushnet TA in November of 2016, and started in the job at the beginning of 2017. His… [Read More]
Acushnet ambulance service shows data for 2019
From Acushnet Fire & EMS Department Facebok Page From deep within our EMS computer files comes some interesting data. During the first six months of 2019 the month of April was the busiest for our ambulances. Maybe not too surprisingly, Saturday has been our busiest day of the week so far. ••• Support local… [Read More]
Acushnet Fire 1 reburfished
From Acushnet Fire & EMS Department Facebok Page A few months ago, Acushnet Town Meeting appropriated funds for the refurbishment of our older fire engines. The funds come from fees collected from solar developers, not from taxes. First up was Engine 1 which returned on 7/18/19 after an extensive repair vacation. New exhaust system, tie… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard continues wage comparisons
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent At its meeting on Tuesday, 7/16/19, the Acushnet Selectboard discussed comparison communities, led by Selectboard member Kevin Gaspar. He stated that he used the information sent to the board by Town Admnistrator Brian Noble and produced a bit more data from surrounding communities for a total of eight communities that… [Read More]
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