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Acushnet School Committee Honors Dozens for Spring 2025 MCAS Achievement

ACUSHNET -- February 11, 2026, Acushnet School Committee held a formal recognition ceremony for spring 2025 MCAS honorees. Superintendent Dr. Bailey and School Committee Chairman Ron Hood delivered opening remarks praising students across two categories, exceptional performance, including perfect scores, and exceptionally high academic growth. Mrs. Chesney, principal of Acushnet Elementary

Acushnet School Committee advances $18.1 million budget request for FY27

ACUSHNET -- February 11, 2026, Acushnet School Committee received a preliminary $18.1 million FY27 budget request, an 8.4 percent jump over the current year. Business Manager Patrick McIntyre presented the draft, which includes $400,000 in contracted salary increases, an 11.5 percent transportation cost hike, and a $250,

Taunton School Committee Recognizes Students and Staff Across Seven Schools

TAUNTON -- February 11, 2026, Taunton School Committee held its annual Student Recognition Night on February 11, honoring dozens of students and staff from seven schools across the district. Mayor Shauna O'Connell, Superintendent Cabral, and committee members recognized honorees ranging from Bennett Elementary third graders celebrated for peer empathy

Somerset School Budget Stays at 5.8 Percent as Committee Demands Deeper Cuts

Somerset School Committee pushes administration to cut an additional $300,000 from the FY27 budget after reducing it to a 5.8 percent increase. At the February 10 remote work session, Superintendent Dr.

Somerset Finance Committee Approves $20,000 Tree Fund Transfer, Eyes Budget Reform

Somerset Finance Committee approves $20,000 tree fund transfer and moves to reclaim direct budget oversight.

Dartmouth Conservation Commission Declines Lead Role in Reese Site Enforcement

DARTMOUTH -- February 10, 2026, Dartmouth Conservation Commission deferred action on two contested applications and declined an enforcement role at the long-troubled Reese Hicksville Road site at its February 10 remote meeting. Chair Michael Kehoe and four commissioners voted unanimously on all business, continuing the public hearing for a new

Westport Library Trustees Flag Safety Gaps, Discuss Memorial Grant Fund

Westport Library Trustees accepted routine reports and received word of a new memorial grant fund at their February 9 meeting.

Norton Conservation Commission Continues Four Hearings, Issues One Order of Conditions

Norton Conservation Commission continued four hearings and tabled a fifth at its February 9 meeting, issuing one order of conditions for the Aubrey Lane subdivision.

Dartmouth Planning Board Approves Eversource Tree Work, Releases $781,000 in Surety

Dartmouth Planning Board approves Eversource tree work and releases $781,000 in subdivision surety.

Dartmouth Select Board Creates Economic Development Committee, Approves Trailer Permit

Dartmouth Select Board unanimously approves Economic Development Committee and hears FY27 budget warning.

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