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Acushnet Select Board names town administrator finalist, opens contract talks

ACUSHNET -- February 17, 2026, Acushnet Select Board unanimously named Adam Lamontaine as its town administrator finalist and accepted a Civil Service list for police chief and deputy chief. The board voted to commence negotiations with Lamontaine immediately, then moved into executive session for contract strategy; two other candidates, Ian Averute

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,

Acushnet Planning Board Votes to Restore Part-Time Clerk, Submit FY2027 Budget

ACUSHNET -- February 6, 2026, Acushnet Planning Board unanimously backs a fiscal 2027 budget request to restore a part-time clerk position cut after the spring 2026 town meeting. Chair Mark Francois led the push, arguing that Town Planner Victoria Alfaro, a part-time employee, has been consumed by clerical duties