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Council on Aging sets next board meeting for Nov. 11 at 10 a.m.
The Oct. 14 agenda lists the following board meeting as Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Council on Aging. Town Hall is on its holiday closure list for Veterans Day, so the date may change.
Elections
Acushnet early voting Oct. 17 to 30 at Parting Ways Building, 130 Main St.
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 state election runs Saturday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.); and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Acushnet Election Day voting is at Acushnet Elementary School, all precincts
All Acushnet precincts vote at Acushnet Elementary School, 800 Middle Road, on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The town calendar lists the start at 7 a.m.
From the townEarly Voting In Person Schedule, Nov. 3 state election
Notices
Acushnet recycling collection weeks in October: Oct. 12 to 16 and Oct. 26 to 30
On the 2026-2027 calendar, the orange recycling-collection weeks in October are the weeks of Oct. 12 and Oct. 26. Trash and recycling bins should be out by 7 a.m. on pickup day, per the town's Recycling page.
Acushnet curbside trash: Columbus Day and Veterans Day not listed as delay days
The 2026-2027 collection calendar lists only Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Nov. 26), Christmas, New Year's Day and Memorial Day as observed holidays. Service on those days slips one day for the rest of that week; Oct. 12 and Nov. 11 are not on the list.
Acushnet Recycle Center open Fridays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Collection Center at 700 Middle Road is open Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Swap Shop is open Fridays and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The center does not accept sheetrock or Styrofoam.
Library
Therapy dog reading hour at Acushnet library Oct. 15 and Oct. 29
Read and Relax with Rue, with the library's therapy dog, runs 4 to 5 p.m. on alternating Thursdays in the Children's Room, including Oct. 15 and Oct. 29. No sign-up is needed.
Adult movie matinee Monday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m. at Acushnet library
The library's monthly Movie Matinee is Monday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. The feature is You, Me & Tuscany (PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes) and the program is for ages 18 and up.
History Coffee Hour at Acushnet library Thursday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.
The library lists a History Coffee Hour on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. The newsletter gives no topic or room.
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LEGO Club at Acushnet library Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.
The library's LEGO Club meets Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. in the Community Room. The library supplies the LEGOs; ages 5 and up.
Acushnet library readers' groups meet again Nov. 5
Both readers' groups plan their next meetings for Thursday, Nov. 5. The morning group will discuss The Seven Daughters of Dupree and the evening group A Marriage at Sea.
Council on Aging
Acushnet Council on Aging lists Pumpkin Decorating Oct. 15, 10 a.m.
The Council on Aging board agenda lists Pumpkin Decorating on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. as part of its October programs. The agenda gives no venue.
Acushnet Council on Aging board agenda lists an Estate and Elder Law session Oct. 15, 9 a.m.
The Oct. 14 board agenda lists Estate and Elder Law, Thursday, Oct. 15 at 9 a.m., under new business. The agenda gives no venue.
Acushnet Council on Aging lists Halloween party Oct. 28, 1 p.m., $3
The Council on Aging Halloween Party is listed for Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. The listed cost is $3. The agenda gives no venue.
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Beginner watercolor classes Oct. 14 and 21 at 10:30 a.m., Acushnet COA
A three-week Beginner Watercolor class meets Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. (Oct. 7, 14 and 21). The listed cost is $10.
Schools
Acushnet schools: early release Friday, Oct. 30 for staff development
Acushnet students have an early release day Friday, Oct. 30, which the district calendar ties to professional development for staff.
No school in Acushnet Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Election Day and staff day)
Acushnet Public Schools are closed Tuesday, Nov. 3 for the election and a professional development day for staff.
No school in Acushnet Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day)
Acushnet Public Schools are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
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Acushnet schools: early release Nov. 25, then Thanksgiving break Nov. 26 and 27
Acushnet has an early release day Wednesday, Nov. 25, followed by no school Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27.
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