Acushnet Finance Committee Faces Staffing Challenges Amid Budget Pressures

Overview: The recent meeting of the Acushnet Finance Committee centered on budgetary challenges and staffing shortages within the town’s financial departments. With a reserve fund transfer request from the fire chief and a discussion on the fiscal year 2026 budget projections, the committee grappled with limited new growth revenue, increasing costs, and the complexities of managing local government finances.

Milton Warrant Committee Faces Debate Over Senior Tax Break and Liquor License Adjustments

Overview: The Milton Warrant Committee’s recent meeting focused on topics, including a contentious senior tax break proposal and adjustments to liquor licensing policies. Discussions revealed concerns about the impact of these issues on local taxpayers and community events, prompting detailed deliberations among committee members.

Westport Finance Committee Tackles Playground Maintenance, HR Challenges, and Debt Management

Overview: In a detailed meeting of the Westport Finance Committee, discussions centered on the maintenance funding for town playgrounds, complexities in human resources management, and the town’s approach to debt management, including septic betterment loans. These topics underscored the committee’s focus on sustainable financial practices and effective municipal service delivery.

Milton Warrant Committee Approves $660,000 Appropriation for New Public Access TV Studio

Overview: The Milton Warrant Committee has unanimously approved a $660,000 appropriation from the PEG Access Enterprise Fund to equip the former fire headquarters meeting room. The move aims to bolster community engagement through televised meetings but highlights ongoing fiscal challenges, including a projected $10.5 million town deficit.

Littleton Finance Committee Allocates Significant Funds to Fire Truck Replacement and School Building Stabilization

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Littleton Finance Committee focused on critical fiscal allocations, including a proposed $1.3 million transfer from free cash to fund the replacement of fire trucks, and efforts to bolster the School Building Stabilization Fund in anticipation of the Shaker Lane School project. These decisions, among others, reflect the committee’s strategic planning for the town’s capital needs and financial health.