Freetown Residents Voice Concerns Over Utility Installation Linked to Local Facility’s Operations

Overview: The Freetown Board of Selectmen meeting on May 5, 2025, was marked by discussions concerning the proposed installation of utility poles and underground cables on Chase Road, a topic that sparked significant resident concern regarding its implications for a local facility’s operations. This issue dominated the meeting, overshadowing routine agenda items and emphasizing community tension over environmental and regulatory issues.

Dighton Board of Selectmen Tackles Composting Initiative and Trash Management Costs

Overview: The recent Dighton Board of Selectmen meeting focused on the town’s eligibility for a crucial grant, the promotion of compost bins as a sustainability measure, and the reevaluation of the town’s trash management financing.

Acushnet Board Delays Utility Pole Decision Amid Resident Concerns Over Placement

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Acushnet Board of Selectmen, attention was given to community concerns about the proposed installation of utility poles by Verizon and Eversource along Perry Hill Road and Mendo Road. These discussions were driven by resident unease over the aesthetic and practical implications of placing new midspan poles in front of homes rather than along property lines. The meeting also addressed issues related to financial management and upcoming audit preparations.

Acushnet Board Delays Utility Pole Decisions Amidst Resident Concerns Over Placement

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Acushnet Board of Selectmen, significant deliberations took place regarding the placement of new utility poles by Verizon New England Inc. and NStar Electric Company, doing business as Eversource.

Funding Debates and Infrastructure Challenges Take Center Stage at Norton Select Board Meeting

Overview: The Norton Select Board meeting was marked by discussions on financial strategies and infrastructure challenges, with attention given to the restoration of a position within the Department of Public Works (DPW), the legal and maintenance issues surrounding King Philip Road, and the transfer of funds from the Cyrus Hex account to support the town budget.