Russell Memorial Library

Acushnet's new public library officially opens to the public on Monday.  Town officials took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Sunday, celebrating the new library, The library is located  in the former Howard School at 232 Middle Road...

The Russell Memorial Library on Main Street in Acushnet is closing on Saturday. The majestic-looking building has served as the town's library for 85 years. The building however is in disrepair and is not accessible for the disabled. Library Director Dina Brasseur tells WBSM News, for many in Acushnet, the closing is a nostalgic event...

Acushnet is getting a new library, sort of. Town Meeting voters agreed Monday night to spend $321,000 to renovate the closed Marie S. Howard School on Middle Road into a library. Previous library initiatives had failed in Acushnet, but Library Trustees Chairwoman Kristen Leotti said this time there was no tax increase on the table ...

A grassroots campaign to bring a new library and community center to Acushnet has scored another victory.

A new $6 million library and community center project for Acushnet has been given initial approved by Town Meeting.  The vote Monday night was overwhelming, 190 to 23.  Acushnet Library Trustee Kristen Leotti was thrilled by the vote.  She says the current Russell Memorial Library, is too small, has no quiet areas for study, and is not handicapped accessible...