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- Bristol County
- 3/12/25
- 03/13/2025
- 87 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Acushnet Finance Committee on March 12, 2025, Town Administrator James Kelley outlined the town’s precarious financial situation, noting a significant revenue shortfall exacerbated by rising pension and health insurance costs. The meeting addressed budgetary concerns across various departments, emphasizing the need for strategic financial planning amidst limited revenue growth and escalating expenses.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 2/12/25
- 02/14/2025
- 82 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent Acushnet Finance Committee meeting, members tackled topics, including a pending school project, a solar energy initiative, and ongoing infrastructure issues, while emphasizing the importance of thorough preparation and stakeholder collaboration.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 2/5/25
- 02/05/2025
- 73 Minutes
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Overview: The Acushnet Finance Committee meeting on February 5, 2025, tackled concerns surrounding the town’s financial stability, focusing heavily on the potential impact of overlapping debt exclusions, the constraints of the fiscal year 2026 budget, and the broader implications for taxpayers. The committee also delved into the challenges of maintaining essential services amid rising costs and insufficient state funding.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 2/5/25
- 02/09/2025
- 66 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Acushnet Finance Committee addressed financial challenges, focusing on potential debt exclusions for school projects, the town’s budget constraints, and the implications for taxpayers. The committee deliberated on the feasibility of funding necessary infrastructure improvements, including a new HVAC system for the school district, amid concerns about the town’s financial rating and overall fiscal health.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 1/22/25
- 01/23/2025
- 74 Minutes
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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.
