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Acushnet Finance Committee Defers School Contract Vote Due to Insufficient Information

During the recent Acushnet Finance Committee meeting, members chose to defer voting on a school energy management contract due to a lack of detailed information on costs and terms. The contract, which involved a 20-year agreement with Trane for energy-saving services, lacked clarity on specifics such as defined project terms and associated costs. Members expressed the need for more comprehensive details before committing to a long-term financial obligation, emphasizing the importance of not providing a “blank check” to the school committee without understanding the full implications.

In addition to the discussion on the school contract, the committee addressed collective bargaining agreements. Two contracts were settled, while a proposal for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) was rejected. As a result, recommendations were made for the Teamsters Police Union and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) contracts. The IAFF contract, a one-year agreement, included a one dollar step increase per grid step and plans for monthly negotiations to address unresolved issues. The Teamsters Police Union contract, spanning three years, involved a cost-of-living adjustment of 2-2-2, adjustments to town detail rates, and provisions related to grooming, car time, and the exclusion of the deputy chief’s position from the union.

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Town Administrator:
James Kelley
Financial Oversight Board Officials:
Michael R. Boucher, Susan M. Delgado, Peter Benoit, Eric Chew, Robert Ferreira, Eric R. McGlynn, Robert St. Jean, Cathy Murray (Secretary)

Acushnet Finance Committee Defers School Contract Vote Due to Insufficient Information

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