Acushnet brief: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Select Board approves 36-acre conservation restriction on Main Street, refuses Flock Safety's removal fee
Select Board approves 36-acre conservation restriction on Main Street, refuses Flock Safety's removal fee.
From Acushnet News
- Planning Board approves two subdivisions, advances solar bylaw rewrite. Engineers won unanimous approval to split a lot on Cushing Lane and create a new house lot on Main Street, while a 72 South Main Street review was continued pending peer review.Acushnet News
- School Committee adopts five-year strategic plan. The committee unanimously approved its 2026-2031 strategic plan and welcomed incoming Business Manager Ryan McGee, while tabling a vote on Superintendent Bailey's performance bonus after rating her proficient.Acushnet News
- Select Board names Michelle Gilbo Bartlett aging director. The board appointed Michelle Gilbo Bartlett to lead the Council on Aging starting September 21, approved a weekend farm event permit, and heard that a $1.5 million road resurfacing contract is out for bid.Acushnet News
- Conservation board finalizes Angelo Drive HOA agreement. Commissioners approved a homeowners association agreement for the Angelo Drive subdivision, cleared a septic repair on Hathaway Road, and kept open a wetland-filling complaint on Hunter Street.Acushnet News
- Select Board approves 36-acre Main Street conservation restriction. The board accepted a Buzzards Bay Coalition-brokered restriction protecting 36 acres at 680 Main Street and refused to pay Flock Safety's $500 fee to remove a decommissioned camera.Acushnet News
- Home sales cluster near $600,000 in late summer. Recent deed filings show Acushnet home sales clustering near $600,000 in late-summer transactions, according to a roundup of town property records.Acushnet News
Coming up
- Tue, Sep 22, 4 p.m.: School Policy Subcommittee meets Tuesday. The Acushnet Public Schools Policy Subcommittee holds its next meeting September 22 at 4 p.m.Town of Acushnet
- Tue, Sep 22, 6 p.m.: School Negotiations Subcommittee meets Tuesday evening. The Acushnet Public Schools Negotiations Subcommittee holds its next meeting September 22 at 6 p.m.Town of Acushnet