Government · Board of Selectmen
Board confirms Jeremy Fons as deputy chief
The Acushnet Board of Selectmen confirmed Jeremy Fons as the town's new deputy police chief following a brief executive session Friday.
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Morning Brief
Acushnet Morning Brief, Oct. 29: Advance ballot removal set for Friday
Advance ballot removal set for Friday. From our own coverage: Town sets early voting schedule for Nov. 3 election; Council on Aging offers election day rides for seniors.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Acushnet promotes first female sergeant, names deputy chief
The Acushnet Board of Selectmen promoted Officer Courtney Soares to sergeant, making her the first woman promoted to sergeant in department history, and appointed Sergeant Jeremy Fontes as the department's first deputy chief.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee Approves $14,500 in Repairs
The Acushnet Finance Committee approved $14,500 in reserve fund transfers for Town Hall maintenance garage roof repairs and boiler system fixes.
Government · Housing Authority
Acushnet Housing approves $129,887 subsidy request
The Acushnet Housing Authority approved a fiscal 2027 budget requesting a $129,887 state subsidy after a contractor fraud scare delayed common-area flooring repairs.
Government · Conservation
Commission Extends Deep Brook Permit, OKs Scout Camping
The Acushnet Conservation Commission approved a Boy Scout Troop 11 camping license and granted Deep Brook Estates LLC a three-year extension on its subdivision road permit. Selectman Bob Hinkley presented the scout license, which bars permanent structures and sets a 10 p.m. campfire curfew.
Morning Brief
Acushnet Morning Brief, Oct. 28: Seniors get rides to polls Nov. 3
Acushnet's Council on Aging will offer seniors rides to the polls for the Nov. 3 election. From our own coverage: Town sets schedule for Nov. 3 election; Seniors can get rides to polls Nov. 3.
Morning Brief
Acushnet Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Ford Middle score falls amid budget cuts
Ford Middle School's state ranking fell to 39th percentile amid years of budget cuts. From our own coverage: Selectmen finalize 2027 water, sewer rates, road paving; School Committee adopts ICE policy amid budget concerns.
Morning Brief
Acushnet Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Selectmen raise water rate, cut sewer rate
Acushnet selectmen raise water rates, trim sewer rates for fiscal 2027. From our own coverage: Conservation panel approves Cusson home, closes Hathaway hearing; Selectmen OK new water, sewer rates for 2027.
Schools · School Committee
School Committee Adopts Policy On ICE Interactions
Acushnet's School Committee adopted a state-mandated policy on ICE interactions and heard stark data on budget cuts.
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