The Acushnet Board of Selectmen’s meeting on October 31, 2025, was marked by the announcement that a town resident had filed a complaint with the Office of Inspector General regarding the procurement process for a Civil War monument. The complaint alleges that the town violated procurement policy, prompting the board to forward the issue to town counsel and prepare necessary documentation for the Inspector General’s office. Members acknowledged the situation, noting that while they had reviewed the documentation, the complaint was still pursued by the resident.