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Acushnet Board of Health Approves 15 Mary Drive Septic Variances, Interviews Health Agent Candidate

ACUSHNET — June 9, 2026 — Acushnet Board of Health approves septic variances at 15 Mary Drive and interviews a health agent candidate, with one board member absent. Meeting with only Chairman David Davignon and Vice Chairman Thomas Fortin present — Member Robert Medeiros was absent and Principal Clerk Wanda Hamer was out

Acushnet Conservation Orders Peer Review of Hunter Street Wetland Violations

ACUSHNET — May 27, 2026 — Acushnet Conservation Commission sends Hunter Street wetland case to peer review after site visit uncovers multiple violations. The commission voted unanimously at its May 27 meeting to authorize conservation agent Julie to contact peer reviewer LEC Environmental Consultants for a cost estimate after a May 22

Acushnet Select Board Postpones Town Meeting Two Weeks Over Budget Errors

ACUSHNET — May 27, 2026 — Acushnet Select Board postpones annual town meeting to June 29 after budget errors halt finalization. Board Chair Kevin Gasper announced at the May 27 meeting that calculation errors discovered in the revenue sheet the morning of the meeting made it impossible to post a finalized budget

Acushnet Planning Board Unanimously Approves Town's First Over-55 Housing Special Permit

ACUSHNET — May 21, 2026 — Acushnet Planning Board unanimously approves its first Over-55 special permit, a 12-unit rental complex on Middle Road. The board voted 5-0 Thursday to grant the permit to MD Southcoast Properties, LLC, for six two-story duplexes at 72 Middle Road, represented by David

Acushnet Select Board Seeks Softer Language Before Adopting Complete Streets Policy

ACUSHNET — May 20, 2026 — Acushnet Select Board holds off on Complete Streets policy, seeking less restrictive language before adoption. The board, chaired by Chairman Gaspar, directed Town Planner Victoria Alfaro and Town Administrator LaMontagne to revise draft language in the proposed Complete Streets policy — replacing mandatory "shall" provisions

Acushnet Finance Committee Approves Nine Warrant Articles Ahead of Town Meeting

ACUSHNET — May 20, 2026 — Acushnet Finance Committee clears nine warrant articles, deferring the full operating budget to a final session before town meeting. At its May 20 meeting the committee voted unanimously on eight articles and approved a ninth with one dissent, acting on changes presented by Town Administrator Jamie

Acushnet Finance Committee Approves Level-Funded FY27 Budgets, Advances Warrant Articles

ACUSHNET — May 18, 2026 — Acushnet Finance Committee approves level-funded FY27 departmental budgets and three warrant articles at May 18 meeting. The committee voted unanimously to recommend 18 level-funded departmental budgets, including street lights at $27,350, veterans at $142,397, ice and snow at $110,000, and parks

Acushnet Conservation Commission clears 12-unit over-55 development on Middle Road

ACUSHNET — May 13, 2026 — Acushnet Conservation Commission unanimously approved an amended drainage order, a 12-unit over-55 development, and a septic upgrade at its May 13 meeting. Attorney Jim Marsh and engineer Steve Cavallo of Firland Corporation won approval of revised plans for 185 Manapoised Road that eliminate a

Acushnet School Committee Adopts $17.7M Budget, Cuts Eight Positions to Stay Solvent

ACUSHNET — May 12, 2026 — Acushnet School Committee unanimously adopts a $17.7 million constraint-driven budget that eliminates eight staff positions and still requires $1 million more from the town than currently offered. Business Manager Aldo Freitas told the committee Tuesday that the town has indicated it can fund the

Acushnet Finance Committee Recommends Warrant Articles Covering Safety Gear, School Boilers

ACUSHNET — May 7, 2026 — Acushnet Finance Committee votes to recommend more than two dozen town warrant articles, including $330,000 in free cash spending. Town Administrator Jamie Kelly walked the panel through a draft warrant covering public safety equipment, school infrastructure, and enterprise fund transfers at the May 7 meeting

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