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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