By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met remotely on Tuesday, 5/4/20, with the meeting once again closed to the public, as the board continues to struggle with how to host the public remotely. Town Administrator Julie Hebert reported that there was guidance from the state regarding Town Meeting. She said towns can lower… [Read More]
DEP shuts down PJ Keating’s plans
By Beth David, Editor The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has denied a request by PJ Keating for the relocation of its hot mix asphalt operation to be considered exempt from a modification and, therefore, further review and approval by the state and the town. In a letter dated 4/28/20, the DEP stated that the… [Read More]
Acushnet COA gives 100 food bags to seniors
The Acushnet Council on Aging and Senior Community Center filled 100 bags of produce for Acushnet seniors 60+ and distributed them on Thursday, 4/30/20, at the senior center. From 8:30–10:30 a.m., the bags were picked up, with contactless transfer. Residents pulled up, took the bags off the table and returned to their cars. “Many many… [Read More]
Acushnet Bulky Item Pick-up Day
The town of Acushnet will hold a free large item curbside pick-up in May to assist residents with their residential spring clean-up. Residents are allowed to place limit of three items per residential address. Commercial/business addresses are NOT included. Items will be collected on three Saturdays in May. If your regular trash pickup day is… [Read More]
Acushnet: COVID-19 is here
From the Acushnet Fire & EMS Facebook Page on 4/13/20 “Within the past few days we transported to the hospital one of the 16 residents of Acushnet known to be infected with the COVID-19 virus. We followed all necessary protocols and all treatment and transport standards were met if not exceeded. Two crew members made… [Read More]
Acushnet extends tax deadlines, discusses PJ Keating permit
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard met remotely on Tuesday, 4/14/20, quickly deciding to extend the deadline for payment of Real Estate taxes and filing of exemptions to June 1. The move is allowed because of new legislation passed to help municipalities manage business under the challenges of the COVID-19 restrictions. The board… [Read More]
Acushnet Bulky Item Pick-up Day
The town of Acushnet will hold a free large item curbside pick-up in May to assist residents with their residential spring clean-up. Residents are allowed to place limit of three items per residential address. Commercial/business addresses are NOT included. Items will be collected on three Saturdays in May. If your regular trash pickup day is… [Read More]
Acushnet: Meet Brian Donohoe
From Acushnet Fire & EMS Department Facebook Page THIS IS US On February 3, the Acushnet Fire Department started a new feature on its Facebook page to introduce each of their members to the public. This week we meet Brian Donohoe. What do Boston, Wareham and Acushnet have in common? Meet Brian Donohoe. Brian was… [Read More]
Acushnet shares the bounty
Press Release The Acushnet public safety departments received a significant donation and promptly paid it forward! The town received two barrels containing fifty-five gallons of hand sanitizer each. The much needed hand sanitizer will be used by Acushnet’s Fire, Police and Public Works departments. Acushnet resident and former member of the Board of Selectmen, David… [Read More]
Acushnet Selectboard changes election, TM dates
By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent The Acushnet Selectboard held its first virtual meeting on Tuesday, 4/7, since the COVID-19 crisis began and the state allowed for meetings to be held remotely. Because there were no public hearings, the public was only allowed to watch on Comcast channel 18. The meeting is also available on the… [Read More]
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