Acushnet Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Ford Middle score falls amid budget cuts

From Acushnet News

• Selectmen finalize 2027 water, sewer rates, road paving Acushnet's Board of Selectmen set new water and sewer rates for fiscal 2027 after New Bedford raised its wholesale water charge, approved a liquor license transfer to Acushnet Wine and Spirits, and ordered paving on Union, William and Maple streets by November 15.Acushnet News
• School Committee adopts ICE policy amid budget concerns Acushnet's School Committee adopted a state-mandated policy on handling federal immigration agents at schools, as administrators reported Ford Middle School's state accountability percentile fell from 50th to 39th amid 27 staff cuts over three years.Acushnet News

Coming up

• Tue, Oct 27, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee holds workshop Oct. 27 The Acushnet School Committee holds a workshop at 6 p.m. on October 27 in Acushnet.Town of Acushnet
• Wed, Oct 28, 4:30 p.m.: Selectmen meet Wednesday, Oct. 28 The Acushnet Board of Selectmen meets at 4:30 p.m. on October 28 in Acushnet.Town of Acushnet
• Fri, Oct 30, 1:00 p.m.: Advance ballot removal set for Oct. 30 The town removes advance ballots for the state election at 1 p.m. on October 30 at 130 Main Street.Town of Acushnet

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