Dighton Select Board Appoints Dispatcher, Opens Debt Exclusion Campaign
Dighton Select Board appoints dispatcher, advances swap shed policy, and prepares for debt exclusion vote.
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Dighton Select Board Appoints Dispatcher, Opens Town Meeting Warrant
DIGHTON -- February 11, 2026, Dighton Select Board moves debt exclusion process forward and appoints part-time dispatcher. The two-member board, Chair Peter Caron and Mark Pacheco, with Nicole Mello absent, unanimously appointed Michael Duffy as a part-time public safety dispatcher at the recommendation of the police chief, who
Acushnet Board Backs Grant Bid That Could Cut School Air Project Cost by Millions
ACUSHNET -- February 11, 2026, Acushnet Select Board unanimously backs school air quality grant application that could cut town costs to $3.2 million. The board voted to allow the school committee and school business administration to submit a Green School Works grant application before the February 13 deadline, with results
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.