Town of Acushnet

The board discussed a complaint regarding a violation of the national chapter 21A, section 13, state environmental code, title five. The matter was presented for review and potential action.

The Commission agenda includes continued public hearings for Notices of Intent and Stormwater applications concerning commercial and residential projects at Middle Road. New business includes an extension request for an existing Order of Resource Area Delineation for a solar farm project at 540R Main Street, and public hearings for Notices of Intent regarding an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 4 Elderberry Drive and a septic system upgrade at 166 Lawson Avenue. Additional items include a review of the Operation and Maintenance Plan for 3 Angelo Drive and an enforcement order update regarding 185 and 183 Mattapoisett Road.

Key discussions included updates on community service projects by Troop 11, specifically the construction of two new porches for the Perry Hill Church. The Commission is currently soliciting estimates for necessary exterior painting and repairs, including addressing severely rotted clapboard and a ceiling that may require sheetrock installation before painting. Old business addressed high museum heating oil costs exceeding $3000.00 and a recent furnace repair issue.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes a review of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Old business items slated for discussion and potential votes are the Trash Hauling RFP, the Trash Disposal RFP, the Town Administrator Emeritus Agreement for James Kelley, the Town Administrator Contract for Adam Lamontagne, and the Police Chief Final Contract and Signature. The meeting is scheduled to convene in Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, specifically the Town Administrator.

Key discussions included the acceptance of the Directors Report, which covered normal office activity, the distribution of recertification packets, the start of new rents in April 2026, and updates on the 689 project, specifically mentioning electrical work on the fire alarm at Garfield Street. New business involved the board voting to allow the Executive Director to review and sign future Easement documents for Eversource's electrical project, and the approval to write off delinquent rent totaling $141.00 for a former tenant. The Maintenance Report noted ongoing maintenance, recent snow removal, and coordination with the Sheriff's Department for painting hallways.