Government · Conservation
Commission Voids Lapsed 2007 Wetlands Permit
The Acushnet Conservation Commission voted to invalidate a lapsed 2007 wetlands permit for a never-built metal building at 1527 Main Street.
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The Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting and every other town board, from the meeting record.
Government · Board of Health
Health Board Waives Septic Monitoring, 2-0
Acushnet's Board of Health voted to waive ongoing monitoring for a pilot septic system. The board approved the waiver 2-0, with one member abstaining, for the "layer cake" leaching field at 73 South Main Street, ending quarterly lab testing that members said cost close to $700 a year.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Acushnet Names New Building Commissioner
Acushnet selectmen appointed Thomas Curry as building commissioner and accepted assessor Kelly Koska's resignation.
Government · Conservation
Commission Approves After-the-Fact Wetlands Permit
The Acushnet Conservation Commission resolved a wetlands violation and approved three permits during a hearing-heavy session.
Government · Conservation
Acushnet Conservation Commission Issues Four Approvals at July Public Hearing
Acushnet Conservation Commission approves four land actions, splits on grass-coverage standard at July 22 hearing.
Government · Board of Health
Acushnet Board of Health Rescinds Pandemic-Era Septic Inspection Policy With New Agent in Place
Acushnet Board of Health welcomes new health agent and rescinds temporary septic inspection policy at July 21 meeting.
Government · Planning Board
Acushnet Planning Board Continues Special Permit Hearing, Approves ANR Plan and Covenant Release
Acushnet's Planning Board, meeting with only three members, deferred a special permit hearing and approved two land actions at its July 16 session.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Acushnet Board of Selectmen Hires Health Agent, Awards Golf Course OPM to RTA
Acushnet Board of Selectmen fills health agent vacancy, awards golf clubhouse OPM contract, and approves year-end transfers topping $420,000.
Government · Finance Committee
Acushnet Finance Committee Approves End-of-Year Transfers, Taps Reserve Fund
Acushnet Finance Committee closes fiscal year 2026 with unanimous approval of end-of-year deficit transfers.
Government · Planning Board
Acushnet Planning Board Unanimously Adopts 2026 Master Plan After Two-Year Process
Acushnet Planning Board adopts the town's 2026 Master Plan after nearly two years of volunteer-driven work.
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