Acushnet Planning Board Continues Two Solar Cases, Approves Tree Fund Payment
Acushnet Planning Board continued two solar development cases and approved a $7,500 tree-replacement payment at its February 20 meeting.
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Acushnet Finance Committee backs Planning Board clerical position, eyes school budget talks
Acushnet Finance Committee backs restoring a Planning Board clerical position cut last year and braces for a large Old Colony assessment increase. At the February 19 meeting, Chairperson Michael R.
Acushnet Conservation Commission Deadlocks on Hathaway Road Wetlands Violation
Acushnet Conservation Commission deadlocks on a Wetlands Protection Act violation at 35 Hathaway Road, continuing the matter to February 25.
Acushnet Select Board names town administrator finalist, opens contract talks
Acushnet Select Board unanimously named Adam Lamontaine as its town administrator finalist and accepted a Civil Service list for police chief and deputy chief.
Acushnet Board Backs Grant Bid That Could Cut School Air Project Cost by Millions
Acushnet Select Board unanimously backs school air quality grant application that could cut town costs to $3.2 million.
Acushnet School Committee Honors Dozens for Spring 2025 MCAS Achievement
Acushnet School Committee held a formal recognition ceremony for spring 2025 MCAS honorees. Superintendent Dr.
Acushnet School Committee advances $18.1 million budget request for FY27
Acushnet School Committee received a preliminary $18.1 million FY27 budget request, an 8.4 percent jump over the current year.
Acushnet Planning Board Votes to Restore Part-Time Clerk, Submit FY2027 Budget
Acushnet Planning Board unanimously backs a fiscal 2027 budget request to restore a part-time clerk position cut after the spring 2026 town meeting.
Acushnet Finance Committee reviews FY27 budgets, defers votes to February 18
Acushnet Finance Committee opens FY27 budget review under pressure from rising health insurance costs.
Acushnet Select Board Hires Local Resident as DPW Laborer and Truck Driver
Acushnet Select Board unanimously hires local resident Evan Murray as a DPW laborer and truck driver.