Acushnet

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Originally an agricultural community embracing the headwaters of the Acushnet River, the residential town of Acushnet has retained its rural atmosphere while also providing a home for various industries. Through the 1800s, the town was the site of water-powered factories and boat yards; now the town hosts construction, manufacturing and agri/aquaculture industries. It is the original home of the Titleist golf ball.

Acushnet is a quiet, friendly community with many miles of winding, country roads. Residents take great pride in the town's schools, openness and feeling of family. Each fall, during the well known Apple/Peach Festival, Acushnet's growers, artisans and Historical Society welcome visitors from far and wide. *

Address

Town of Acushnet
122 main Street Acushnet, MA 02743
508.998.0215

General Info

• Total valuation: $1,118,644,873
• Residential, 91.44 percent; commercial, 3.30 percent; industrial, 3.44 percent and personal, 1.82 percent
• FY2006 Tax rates: Residential, $9.64; commercial, industrial and personal, $11.22
• Population, 10,607
• 1999 Per capita income: $43,216
• Area: 18 square miles
• Miles of public road: 50.28
• Official Town Website
• Town Of Acushnet Zoning Bylaws

Emergency Phone Numbers

• Police: 911
• Fire: 911
• Ambulance: 911

Services

• Trash and recycling: full municipal pickup
• Sewer, water: Approximately 70 percent of town receives municipal service
• Library: Russell Memorial Library, 88 Main St., Tonya R. Revell, Director, 998-0270

Elected Officials

• Selectmen: 998-0200
• Robert J. St. Jean, chairman (2006)
• David E. Wojnar (2007)
• Robert Brown (2008)
• Town Clerk: 998-0215
• John C. Howcroft (2008)
• Assessors: 998-0205
• George H. Perry Jr., chairman (2006)
• Michael A. Cioper (2007)
• Joseph F. Botelho (2008)
• Board of Health: 998-0275
• Thomas J. Fortin, chairman (2007)
• David Davignon (2006)
• Robert Medeiros (2008)
• Planning Board:
• Marc Cenerizio, chairman (2007)
• Mark DeSilva (2006)
• Richard P. Forand (2008)
• Leo N. Coons Jr. (2009)
• Richard H. Ellis (2010)
• Board of Public Works: 998-0230
• Rene Racine, chairman (2008)
• Matthew Goulet (2006)
• Charles Vieira (2006)
• Gary L. Rawcliffe (2007)
• John Carvalho (2008)
• Housing Authority: 998-3603
• Lawrence G. Marshall, chairman (2010)
• Nancy Brightman (2006)
• Lawrence P. Mulvey (2007)
• James S. Madruga Jr. (2009)
• David R. White (state appointed)
• Park Commissioners: 998-0285
• Marc J. Antone, chairman (2008)
• Gary H. Wilson (2006)
• Joseph Lopes Jr. (2007)
• Cemetery Board:
• Paul H. Fortin, chairman (2006)
• Charlene A. Fortin (2007)
• Joanne Cioper (2008)
• Trustees Russell Memorial Library: 998-0270
• Robert J. Bartolome, chairman (2007)
• James Knox (2006)
• Alfred H. Robichaud (2006)
• Lori Gonsalves (2007)
• Christina Gaudette (2008)
• Anne M. Verissimo (2008)
• Commissioner of Trust Funds:
• Marc E. LaPlante, chairman (2006)
• William A. Krause Jr. (2007)
• School Committee: 998-0261
• Mary Louise Francis, chairman (2006)
• Douglas Coray (2007)
• Manuel D. Goncalves (2007)
• Robert Lanzoni (2008)
• Joann C. Bertrand (2008)
• Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School:
• Michael Miller (2006)
• Linda Enos (2007)
• Leo N. Coons Jr. (2008)
• Moderator:
• Robert Francis (2008)
• Tree Warden:
• Everett L. Hardy Jr. (2008)

Appointed Officials

• Town Administrator: Alan Coutinho, 998-0200
• Police Chief: Michael G. Alves, 998-0240
• Fire Chief: Kevin Gallagher, 998-0250
• Highway Superintendent: Raymond Barlow, 998-0230
• Water/Sewer Superintendent: Paul Sylvia, 998-0230
• Treasurer/Collector: Laurie Avery, 998-0210
• Director of Finances, Cathy Doane, 998-0220.
• Assistant Assessor: Kelly Koska, 998-0205
• Council on Aging Director: William Contois, 998-0280
• Building Commissioner/Zoning Officer: John Roza, 998-0225
• Conservation Agent: Merilee Woodworth, 998-0202
• Animal Control Officer/Animal Inspector: Rebekah Tomlinson, 998-9040
• EMS Director: Adrienne Rivet, 998-0235
• Health Agent: Ralph Urban, 998-0275
• Plumbing/Gas Inspector: Raymond LaFrance, 998-0225
• Wiring Inspector: Frank Knox, 998-0225
• Veteran's Agent: George Bevilacqa, 998-0207, 998-0207

• Finance Committee:
• Roger Cabral, chairman (2006)
• Paul Pelletier, vice chairman (2008)
• Michael R. Boucher (2009)
• Gail Rodriques (2006)
• Robert Ferreira (2007)
• Kevin Gaspar (2007)
• Russell W. Goyette (2009)
• Elizabeth Gatenby (2008)
• Mary Lou Marques (2008)
• Board of Appeals: leave message with Selectmen 998-0200
• Lawrence G. Marshall, chairman (2006)
• Ronald Matton (2007)
• Gerald T. Toussaint (2007)
• Richard Lally (2008)
• Carol Westgate (2009)
• Paul B. Hipolito, alternate (2006)
• Paul Trahan, alternate (2006)
• Conservation Commission: 998-0202
• Steven M. Horsfall, chairman (2008)
• Ted Cioper, vice chairman (2008)
• Robert Rocha, Jr. (2008)
• Marc C. Brodeur (2006)
• Carol Chongarlides (2006)
• Patricia Picard (2007)
• Joseph Botelho (2007)

Schools

• Dr. Coral May Grout: 998-0260

• Kristin Braun Flynn: 998-0260

• Public Schools
• Acushnet Elementary School, 800 Middle Road, 998-0255, 575 students in grades preschool-4, Principal Virginia Cutler
• Albert F. Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road, 998-0265, 545 students grades 5-8. Principal Stephen R. Donovan; Assistant Principal: Timothy L. Plante

• Regional School
• Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School:
• Leo N. Coons (2005)
• Michael Miller (2006)
• Linda Enos (2007)

• Private Schools
• St. Francis Xavier School, 223 Main St., 995-4313, 245 students. Principal Donald Pelletier.

Parks and Beaches

• Parks
• Park Commissioner: Marc Antone
• Pope Memorial Park, Pope Street off Main Street, 3 ball fields and playground.
• Acushnet Skate Park, 210 Nye's Lane

• Golf Course
• Acushnet River Valley, 685 Main St., 998-7777; Dana Przybyszewski, manager; Daniel H. Beaulieu, head golf professional; Stephen Tibbels, golf course superintendent, 18-hole municipal course; tees ranging from 5,099 yards to 6,807 yards; driving range with 12 stations; 12,000 -sq. ft. practice putting green; rental clubs; pro shop; golf carts and pull carts; function tent; only soft spikes allowed; proper dress required.

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* Described by community members for the MA Dept. of Housing and Community Development.