Dighton Board Faces Challenges Over Vote by Mail and Noise at Police Rifle Range

Overview: During the recent Dighton Board of Selectmen meeting, issues emerged, including the decision to retain vote by mail for the upcoming election and ongoing concerns about noise at the police department’s rifle range. The board also tackled matters related to compliance with stormwater permits, school budget discussions, and community feedback on transparency and safety issues.

Acushnet Board of Selectmen Implements Hiring Freeze Amid Budget Concerns

Overview: The Acushnet Board of Selectmen convened on February 25, 2025, to address critical matters concerning town governance, including the implementation of a temporary hiring freeze, the promotion of a new police sergeant, and the advancement of the Krishna River Valley Golf Course clubhouse project.

Norton Planning Board Approves New Commercial Development and Discusses MBTA Community Zoning Act

Overview: The Norton Planning Board convened to address several issues, most notably granting approval for a new commercial development on Old Colony Road and discussing the recent ruling on the MBTA Community zoning Act as an unfunded mandate.

Acushnet Board Imposes Hiring Freeze Amid Fiscal Uncertainty, Appoints New Police Sergeant

Overview: The Acushnet Board of Selectmen meeting on February 25, 2025, addressed several issues, including the introduction of a temporary hiring freeze, the appointment of a new sergeant within the police department, and discussions on the fiscal year 2026 budgets. These topics were pivotal in guiding the town’s administrative and financial strategies moving forward.

Westport Planning Board Approves Subdivision Modification Amid Concerns

Overview: In a recent Westport Planning Board meeting, discussions revolved around a contentious subdivision modification request for Kayla’s Way, collaboration with UMass Dartmouth on climate resilience, and updates on various planning initiatives across the town. The board approved a modification for a previously constructed, unauthorized bituminous concrete roadway, and also deliberated on several planning initiatives, including the reuse of the old high school and the development of a resilience report in collaboration with UMass Dartmouth.