The board emphasized that while property values have risen, the overall fiscal environment remains stable, with no increases in other financial metrics. This stability presented a window of opportunity for the board to recommend a rollback in the tax shift percentage. The motion to recommend the shift to 125% was passed with a unanimous vote.

Additionally, the board discussed the upcoming town vote on November 18th regarding a proposed new building for the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School. The project, estimated to cost around $288 million, would be funded over a 30-year bond period. The financial impact on Acushnet households is projected to average between $800 and $1,000, though this depends on various factors including property values and the number of students from the town attending the school. The board noted that the new facility would incur additional operational costs due to its larger size and the need for more staff.