Overview: The Acushnet Finance Committee meeting on April 4, 2024, concentrated on the town’s financial challenges, with concerns over state cuts, local tax burdens, and the need for fiscal management taking center stage. The absence of a key budget update from Town Administrator James Kelley, due to a personal matter, did not hinder the committee from delving into issues such as the allocation of free cash, the effects of state financial woes on local resources, and the potential tax increases for residents.
Overview: In a recent Acushnet Finance Committee meeting, the key focus was on the town’s budgetary concerns, particularly the rising costs impacting various departments. The discussions centered on the need for budget adjustments due to increased expenses in the Assessing Department and Town Clerk’s office, challenges associated with mail-in voting, pay rate increases for election staff, and the potential consolidation of town positions.
