Acushnet Board Tackles Budget Deficit; Considers Creative Financing

Overview: The Acushnet Board of Selectmen meeting focused on addressing a budget deficit exceeding one million dollars and exploring various approaches to manage town finances for the fiscal year 2024-25. Key discussions revolved around potential cuts in larger department budgets, strategies for reducing the deficit, and creative financing options, including the handling of a lease agreement with Old Colony and the possibility of a meal tax to secure future revenues.

Acushnet Selectmen Grapple with Sick Leave Policy Dispute

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Acushnet Board of Selectmen was engrossed in a debate over an employee’s grievance concerning sick leave on Martin Luther King Day, 2024. The crux of the dispute revolved around the town’s decision not to pay for a sick day taken by the employee, citing concerns about potential abuse of sick time. The employee countered by highlighting a lack of prior notification regarding sick time abuse and the delayed request for a doctor’s note, which was made 10 days post the sick day in question. The board’s deliberation touched upon the interpretation of the contract, the employee’s sick leave history, and the procedures surrounding the provision of a doctor’s note.

Acushnet Selectmen Address Budget Challenges, Land Use, and Verizon Poles

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Acushnet Board of Selectmen tackled a variety of issues with implications for the town’s future. Among the most pressing subjects discussed were the town’s budgetary constraints, land use decisions, and ongoing concerns with double poles managed by Verizon.

Acushnet Selectmen Tackle Budget Concerns and Energy Costs

Overview: The Acushnet Board of Selectmen’s recent meeting focused on critical fiscal issues, including the town budget and energy expenses, revealing concerns over potential deficits and high costs. In response to these financial challenges, the board evaluated and debated several proposals, such as the consolidation of energy line items across various town departments and adjustments to the forestry and police budgets to address increased demands. The meeting also included the appointment of a representative to the septic commission, approval of ambulance abatements, and an update on workers’ compensation procedures due to a change in the town’s insurance provider.

Acushnet Board Deliberates on Zoning Variance and Business Permit Issues

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Acushnet Board of Selectmen engaged in thorough discussions on a zoning variance request for a property on Lambeth Street and an appeal concerning a business certificate linked to a residential property. The variance request drew attention due to its potential impact on the environment, neighborhood, and adherence to Upland area requirements, while the business permit issue centered around the legitimacy of construction equipment usage on residential premises.