Overview: In a recent Acushnet Board of Selectmen meeting, discussions centered around two significant proposals that could reshape local government operations. The first was a potential regionalization of dispatch services, with Acushnet serving as the hub. The second focused on shared services and staff positions with neighboring towns due to difficulties in filling vacancies at current salary levels. Additionally, the board addressed the right of first refusal for a $600,000, 27-acre parcel of land on Middle Road, ultimately deeming the purchase economically unfeasible.
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Acushnet Board of Selectmen addressed issues surrounding the town’s stormwater management system and infrastructure maintenance, with a focus on meeting MS4 permit requirements, examining potential illicit connections to the stormwater system, and managing the financial impact on the town.