Acushnet, MA

Name: Historical Commission — Acushnet, MA
Start: 2026-09-08
Location: Acushnet, MA

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👤 Members & officials (25)

Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.

Who’s on the Board of Appeals

Charles Leonard
Jeff White
Joshua Sol
Kevin Smith
Noah Gomes
Randall DeTerra
Robert Brown
Steve Gioiosa

Who’s on the Board of Assessors

Francis Mello — Board Member
Liberio Soares Jr — Board Member
Robert Brown

Who’s on the Conservation Commission

Christian DeSousa
Davignon
Leone
Schneider
Eric DeBarros
Asa Smith
Christopher Capone
James Marsh
James Souza
Sarah Sterns
Bob Field
Douglas Thomas
FAF MRC Contracting
Paul Stabile

🗳️ How this town voted (59 contests)

Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.

U.S. Senate 2024-11-05

John Deaton ✓ 3,775 · Elizabeth Ann Warren 2,305

U.S. House — 9th Congressional 2024-11-05

Dan Sullivan ✓ 3,324 · Bill Keating 2,608

State Senate — 2nd Bristol and Plymouth 2024-11-05

Mark C. Montigny ✓ 4,488

State Representative — 10th Bristol 2024-11-05

Joseph M. Pires ✓ 1,163 · Mark David Sylvia 864

State Representative — 8th Bristol 2024-11-05

Jesse St. W. Gelais ✓ 1,898 · Christopher Thrasher 947 · Steven J. Ouellette 822 · Laura A. Hadley 117 · Manuel Soares, Jr 96

Register of Deeds — Bristol Southern 2024-11-05

Sherrilynn M. Mello ✓ 4,281

President 2024-11-05

Trump/ Vance ✓ 3,808 · Harris/ Walz 2,311 · Ayyadurai/ Ellis 40 · Oliver/ Ter Maat 26 · Stein/ Caballero-Roca 17 · De La Cruz/ Garcia 8

Governor's Council — 1st 2024-11-05

Krysten Condon ✓ 2,906 · Joseph C. Ferreira 2,604

Clerk of Courts — Bristol County 2024-11-05

Jennifer A. Sullivan ✓ 4,303

U.S. Senate 2024-09-03

John Deaton ✓ 406 · Robert J. Antonellis 118 · Ian Cain 42

U.S. Senate 2024-09-03

Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 621

U.S. House — 9th Congressional 2024-09-03

Dan Sullivan ✓ 458

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Tue Sep 8, 2026

Historical Commission

Commission votes on $2,000 engineering fee for church floor reinforcement

The Acushnet Historical Commission is deciding whether to approve a $2,000 cost for an engineer to design a more reasonable plan for reinforcing the church floor. The body will also approve the minutes from the July 2026 meeting and report that the museum renovation is complete. The agenda notes that the museum project took about three weeks due to rain.

Vote to approve $2,000 engineering design fee for church floor reinforcement
Approval of minutes from the July 2026 meeting
Report that the museum renovation is complete
Request for volunteer help at the Apple/Peach event in the museum kitchen and patio

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Town of Acushnet Acushnet Historical Commission Town Hall 122 Main Street Acushnet, MA 02743 Sept. 8, 2026 @6:30pm 1. Motion to open meeting; 2. Pledge to the Flag: 3. Approve minutes from Meeting July, 2026 4. New Business: The original plan for the church for the Floor to be reinforced is going to be costly so the engineer could design another plan that would be more reasonable. The cost would be $2000.00 to design the plan, so I need a vote to approve so that we can try to get the funds. 5. Old Business: The museum is all done and it looks real Good it took about 3 weeks because of the rain. 6. Anything else that you want to bring up, old or new business. We are looking for help at Apple/Peach. Inside the museum, in the kitchen, selling outside on the patio. 7. Motion to adjourn; Pauline Teixeira, Chair Acushnet Historical Commission Next Meeting: October 13, 2026

Thu Sep 17, 2026

Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear special permit and variance requests for 224 Perry Hill Road

The Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two requests from Nathan J. and Karissa E. Deree for property at 224 Perry Hill Road. The first is a new application for a special permit to allow three commercial vehicles instead of one. The second is a continued variance request from June 18, 2026, to allow a garage with a reduced setback. The meeting is procedural and includes approval of prior minutes and mail review.

Special permit for three commercial vehicles at 224 Perry Hill Road (Sec. 3.3.1 B(8))
Variance for garage setback: proposed 40.7 ft vs required 75 ft (Sec 3.3, C.9.(c)(3))
Continued case from June 18, 2026
Minutes to approve: August 20, 2026

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals Public Meeting/ Public Hearing Notice Agenda Date and Time: Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 6:30 PM Meeting: Public Hearing In-Person Location: Police Station Conference Room 64 Middle Road, Acushnet MA 02743 The following agenda will be reviewed at this meeting: 1. Call meeting to Order at 6:30 P.M. 2. Minutes to be Approved: August 20, 2026 3. Meeting Mail 4. New Business – Public Hearings Case # 2026.09.17A – A Case of Nathan J. & Karissa E. Deree for property located at 224 Perry Hill Road, Map 8, Lot 35A. The Applicant seeks a Special Permit to allow three (3) commercial vehicles as opposed to one. Pursuant Sec. 3.3.1 B (8). 5. Old Business – Public Hearings (Continued Case from June 18, 2026) Case # 2026.06.18A – A Case of Nathan J. & Karissa E. Deree for property located at 224 Perry Hill Road, Map 8, Lot 35A. The Applicant seeks a Variance because the existing development and pork chop shape of the lot limit the practical options for the placement of the garage. A Variance is required Pursuant to Sec 3.3, C.9. (c), (3) for a proposed Garage which requires a 75 foot side line setback for a retreat lot and the proposed setback is 40.7 ft. *** Plans are available for public view in the Town Clerk’s office during their normal business hours *** Respectfully Submitted by: Adam Lamontagne, Town Administrator

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Wed Aug 26, 2026

Acushnet Housing Authority

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TOWN OF ACUSHNET, MA OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE Name of Board or Committee: Acushnet Housing Authority Date of Meeting: Wednesday August 26, 2026 Time of Meeting: 11:00 AM Location of Meeting: Nate Gomes Community Center 23 Main Street, Acushnet Ma 02743 Posted by: Lynn Berube, Director Board of Commissioners Andrew Gomes-Vice Chairman Robert Brown- Government Appointee Stephaine von-Jess- Treasurer Gerome Smith- Treasurer Paul Soucy Jeannie Newby - Administrative Assistant Eric Abrue- Maintenance Mechanic 1 Nancy Ludwig-Resident Service MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Minutes of June 17, 2026, July 15,2026 4. Bills Submitted for June 2026 and July 2026 5. Communications 6. Directors Report a. Report on Presidential Terrace, 667 program. b. Report on Garfield Street, 689 program. 7. New Business: a. Discussion and Board vote to Approve the 2026 Fiscal Year End b. Discussion and Board vote to Approve the Top Five salaries c. Discussion and Board vote on the Lead Paint Certifications d. Discussion and Board vote on the Wage Match Certifications e. Discussion and Board vote to Approve Change order number 003064-C0-0003 in the amount of $50,662.90 9. Old Business b. Any Old Business legally brought before the Board. 10. Maintenance Report 11. Tenant Input 12. Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 13. Adjournment …

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Wed Aug 26, 2026

Conservation Commission

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Conservation Commission Town of Acushnet 130 Main Street, Acushnet MA 02743 tel: 508.998.0202 Christian DeSousa – Acting Chairman Heidi Pelletier Douglas Thomas Hilda Jacob Jennifer Tavares Julia Goncalves, Conservation Agent Joann DeMello, Principal Clerk CONSERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING & MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massachusetts. Reorganize Commission – review of matters presented; votes may be taken. Minutes for Approval: August 12, 2026; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. Meeting Mail: Old Business: Continued Public Hearing NOI – Austin J. Cusson – Hathaway Road, Map 12, Lot 15E SE 001-0630 A Notice of Intent was filed by Austin J. Cusson for property located at Hathaway Road, Map 12, Lot 15E. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing building and clean the site of all concrete pads and stockpile areas for the purposes of constructing a single-family dwelling, modifying the existing gravel driveway, installing a septic system and underground utilities together will filling and grading within the 100 ft. buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland and within the 200 ft. riverfront boundary of a perennial stream. The applicant is represented by Schneider, Dav …

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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Board of Health

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Public Meeting August 25, 2026 Pamela Labonte 130 Main Street Acushnet, MA 02743 Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Board of Health will having our regular public meeting session on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Board of Health office located at the Parting Ways Building, second floor, 130 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743. Chairman: David Davignon I. Call to Order II. Correspondence 1. Letter from Community Nurse and Home Care Statistics for July 2026: review of matters presented; votes may be taken. 2. DPH Arborvirus Surveillance Program Report for Aug 9-15th; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. III. Discussion • Roof runoff infiltrators on septic plans; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. • Straight pipe from Septic Tank to Distribution Box; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. • Tobacco Regulations; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. • O&M (operation & maintenance) requirements for a “Layer Cake” leaching field at 73 So Main St.; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN of ACUSHNET PARTING WAYS BUILDING 130 MAIN STREET, ACUSHNET, MA 02743 Office of the BOARD OF HEALTH Telephone: (508) 998-0200 Fax: (508) 998-0277 http://www.acushnet.ma.us Wanda Hamer, Principal Clerk David M Davignon, Chairman Thomas Fortin, Vice Chairman Robert Medeiros, Member ____ …

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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Public Schools

Acushnet School Committee votes on 2026-27 handbooks, strategic plan, and staff contracts

The Acushnet School Committee will hold a public meeting on August 25, 2026, to approve routine administrative items and vote on several new policies and contracts for the upcoming school year. Key decisions include the adoption of the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, the 2026-2027 Student and Staff Handbooks, and the appointment of a Business Manager. The committee will also vote on a School Physician contract and various student safety policies, including cell phone use and physical restraint.

Vote on 2026-2031 Strategic Plan Mission and Vision
Vote on 2026-2027 Student and Staff Handbooks
Vote on Business Manager Appointment
Vote on School Physician Contract for SY26-27
Vote on Cell Phone Policy and Physical Restraint Policy

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TOWN OF ACUSHNET SCHOOL COMMITTEE Mr. Ronald Houde, Chair Mrs. Melissa Cordeira, Vice Chair TEL. 508-998-0260 FAX 617-977-5737 NOTICE School Committee Meeting Ford Middle School 708 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA The Acushnet School Committee will meet in the John Tavares Library on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00pm. 1. OPENING OF MEETING A. Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes, Payroll and Warrants (M.G.L. c. 30A, § 22) B. Minutes C. Payroll and Warrants 3. DELEGATION A. Policy BEDH - Public Comment at School Committee Meetings 4. OLD BUSINESS A. High School Tuition Agreements Update 5. NEW BUSINESS | SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT, DR. BAILEY A. 2026-2027 Student Handbook (Vote) B. 2026-2027 Staff Handbook (Vote) C. Business Manager Appointment (Vote) D. Strategic Plan 2026-2031 Mission and Vision (Vote) E. School Physician Contract for SY26-27 (Vote) F. Cell Phone Policy (Vote) G. Policy ECAB | Access to Buildings and Grounds (Vote) H. Policy EEAEA | Bus Driver Examination and Training (Vote) I. Policy JKAA | Physical Restraint of Students (Vote) J. Policy JLCD | Administering Medicines to Students (Vote) K. Declaration of Surplus (Vote) L. Donation of Clarinet and Flutes by Paul Robert (Vote) M. Why Not a Pear Backpack & School Supply Donations (Vote) N. Other items that may not have be …

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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Board of Appeals

ZBA to hear variance for garage and special permit for two home rebuilds

The Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two continued cases: a variance for a garage at 224 Perry Hill Road and a special permit to demolish and rebuild two homes at 1 Granite Drive. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and review mail and appointments.

Variance for garage at 224 Perry Hill Road (Map 8, Lot 35A) to reduce side setback from 75 ft to 40.7 ft
Special permit at 1 Granite Drive (Map 1, Lots 8 & 9) to demolish two sheds and two homes, rebuild two homes, one with 15 ft street setback (required 25 ft)
Minutes to approve: May 26, 2026 and June 18, 2026
Public hearing in person at Police Station Conference Room, 64 Middle Road

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Acushnet Zoning Board of Appeals Public Meeting/ Public Hearing Notice Agenda Date and Time: Thursday, August 20, 2026 @ 6:30 PM Meeting: Public Hearing In-Person Location: Police Station Conference Room 64 Middle Road, Acushnet MA 02743 The following agenda will be reviewed at this meeting: 1. Call meeting to Order at 6:30 P.M. 2. Minutes to be Approved: May 26, 2026 & June 18, 2026 3. Meeting Mail 4. Appointments: Chair 5. Old Business – Public Hearings (Continued Case from June 18, 2026) Case # 2026.06.18A – A Case of Nathan J. & Karissa E. Deree for property located at 224 Perry Hill Road, Map 8, Lot 35A. The Applicant seeks a Variance because the existing development and pork chop shape of the lot limit the practical options for the placement of the garage. A Variance is required Pursuant to Sec 3.3, C.9. (c), (3) for a proposed Garage which requires a 75 foot side line setback for a retreat lot and the proposed setback is 40.7 ft. Case # 2026.06.18B – A Case of Jason LaBelle for property located at 1 Granite Drive, Map 1, Lot’s 8 & 9. The Applicant seeks a Special Permit to demolish two (2) sheds and two (2) single family homes and to reconstruct two (2) single family homes. One dwelling will meet all required setbacks and the second dwelling fails to meet the street setback of 25 ft. (proposed 15 ft.). Pursuant to Sec. 3.3.1E (8) b. *** Plans are available for public vie …

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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Library Trustees

Library board reviews building maintenance plan and roof estimate

The Acushnet Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to review the year-to-date budget and approve previous minutes. The board will review a building maintenance plan and a roof estimate, with votes possible on these items. Additionally, the board will discuss ARIS results and a Summer Reading summary.

Review and approval of year-to-date library budget
Review of building maintenance plan
Review of roof estimate
Discussion of ARIS results
Presentation of Summer Reading summary

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Acushnet Public Library 232 Middle Road Acushnet, Massachusetts 02743 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Library Board of Trustees will hold the following open public meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. 232 Middle Road, Acushnet Public Library – Community Room AGENDA • Call to Order: • Review and approval of minutes by the Board: • Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., regular session; votes may be taken. • Review and approval of year-to-date library budget: • Review of matters presented; votes may be taken. • Old Business: • The Board will review a building maintenance plan; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. • The Board will be presented with a roof estimate; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. • New Business: • The Board will discuss ARIS results; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. • The Board will be provided with a Summer Reading summary; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. • Other Business: • Any additional matters that may appropriately arise before the Board, which were not reasonably foreseen when the notice was posted 48 hours before this meeting. • Director’s Report/Announcements: • Future Business: • Adjourn Respectfully submitted, Elisabeth Botelho, Library Director

Wed Aug 19, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Selectmen to appoint new DPW and Zoning officials and hold utility pole hearing

The Acushnet Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing for Eversource Energy to install a new pole on Middle Road. The board will also approve the resignation of Principal Assessor Kelly Koska and appoint Kristen Abbaticola as DPW Business Manager and Thomas Currie as Building Commissioner. Additionally, the agenda includes the appointment of election members and the issuance of a primary election warrant.

Public hearing for NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to install one new JO pole (labeled 104/39.5) in the Right of Way of Middle Road
Acceptance of resignation from Kelly Koska, Principal Assessor
Appointment of Kristen Abbaticola as DPW Business Manager
Appointment of Thomas Currie as Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer
Appointment of Election Members and issuance of Primary Election Warrant

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Kevin A. Gaspar, Sr., Chairman Robert J. Hinckley Ryan Rezendes TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Adam Lamontagne OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF ACUSHNET www.acushnet.ma.us 122 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET, MASSACHUSETTS 02743-1548 Telephone: 508-998-0200 Facsimile: 508-998-0203 AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 AT 4:30 PM SELECTMEN’S MEETING ROOM s Call to Order at 4:30 PM This meeting will be audio and video recorded. I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Appointments: Public Hearing: 1. NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY Pole Hearing 4:30 pm This hearing is on the petition Job # WO#15268287 from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY, VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. Request permission to locate underground cables, conduits and manholes, including the necessary sustaining and protecting features, in, under, along and across the following public way or ways: Middle Road, Acushnet: To install 1 (one) new JO pole to be labeled 104/39.5 in the Right of Way of Middle Road III. Minutes: 6.10.26 IV. New Business: 1. Resignation: Kelly Koska, Principal Assessor 2. Appointment: DPW Business Manager: Kristen Abbaticola Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer: Thomas Currie 3. Appointment of Election Members 4. Primary Election Warrant V. Old Business VI. Town Administrator Report VII. Selectmen’s Announceme …

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Tue Aug 18, 2026

Board of Health

Acushnet Board of Health cancels Aug. 18 meeting, agenda items deferred

The Acushnet Board of Health has cancelled its regular public meeting scheduled for August 18, 2026. The agenda included correspondence, discussions on septic system regulations, enforcement order updates, and other routine matters, but no decisions will be made at this time.

Cancellation of August 18, 2026 public meeting
Discussion on roof runoff infiltrators on septic plans
Discussion on straight pipe from septic tank to distribution box
Enforcement order updates for 12 Carol Street and 23 Frank Street
Violation letter sent to 382 New Boston Road regarding junk

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Public Meeting Cancelled for August 18, 2026 Pamela Labonte 130 Main Street Acushnet, MA 02743 Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Board of Health will be cancelling our regular public meeting session on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Board of Health office located at the Parting Ways Building, second floor, 130 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743. Chairman: David Davignon I. Call to Order II. Correspondence 1. Letter from Community Nurse and Home Care Statistics for July 2026: review of matters presented; votes may be taken. 2. DPH Arborvirus Surveillance Program Report for Aug 2-8th; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. III. Discussion • Roof runoff infiltrators on septic plans; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. • Straight pipe from Septic Tank to Distribution Box; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN of ACUSHNET PARTING WAYS BUILDING 130 MAIN STREET, ACUSHNET, MA 02743 Office of the BOARD OF HEALTH Telephone: (508) 998-0200 Fax: (508) 998-0277 http://www.acushnet.ma.us Wanda Hamer, Principal Clerk David M Davignon, Chairman Thomas Fortin, Vice Chairman Robert Medeiros, Member _________________________ Jennifer Gailey, Health Agent IV. Update • 12 Carol Street - Joe & Regina Spinola – Enforcement order update; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. • 2 …

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Thu Aug 13, 2026

Golf Management and Operational Advisory Committee

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Acushnet River Valley Golf Course Golf Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday, August 13, 2026 Acushnet River Valley Maintenance Building I. Call to Order: 4:30 PM II. Minutes to be approved: III. Meeting Mail: None IV. Appointments: None V. Business: Following items may be discussed, votes may be taken; a. Acushnet Firefighters Association Outing i. D&D Caterers ii. Sitting Fee b. Operations Update c. Maintenance Update d. New Clubhouse – Next Steps with OPM VI. Future Business: Next Meeting Date VII. Adjourn

Wed Aug 12, 2026

Conservation Commission

Acushnet Conservation Commission to hear 6 wetland permit applications

The Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting on August 12, 2026, to review several wetland-related permit applications, including Notices of Intent (NOIs), Requests for Determination (RDAs), and a Certificate of Compliance. The commission will also discuss ongoing projects and may take votes on these matters. The agenda includes both new and continued business, with several property owners seeking approvals for work within wetland buffer zones.

Continued After the Fact NOI for drainage ditch at 35 Hathaway Road (Lemieux)
Certificate of Compliance for septic system at 91 South Main Street (Buzzards Bay Coalition)
NOI for demolition and new single-family dwelling at Hathaway Road, Map 12, Lot 15E (Cusson)
RDA for gravel driveway and utilities at Hathaway Rd, Map 14, Lots 8B & 8C (Anderson)
NOI for single-family dwelling at 815 Middle Road (Palmieri/Andrade)

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✓ Decided: Conservation Commission approves solar ORAD extension, wetland delineations, and several permits

The Acushnet Conservation Commission approved an extension of the Order of Resource Area Delineation for a 3.116 MW solar project at 540R Main Street, based on the original plan, with intent to approve an amended order at the next meeting. The Commission also accepted a wetland and riverfront delineation for a 26-acre property at 1212 Main Street, approved an after-the-fact Notice of Intent for a drainage ditch at 35 Hathaway Road, and issued a Certificate of Compliance for work at 185 Mattapoisett Road. A Notice of Intent for a single-family dwelling at Angelo Drive was approved with special conditions, and a provisional stormwater roof infiltration protocol was adopted.

Approved extension of ORAD for 3.116 MW solar project at 540R Main Street (3-0)
Accepted wetland and riverfront delineation for 1212 Main Street (3-0)
Continued after-the-fact NOI for 35 Hathaway Road to August 12, 2026 (3-0)
Issued Certificate of Compliance for 185 Mattapoisett Road (3-0)
Approved NOI for single-family dwelling at Angelo Drive with special conditions (3-0)
Adopted provisional roof infiltration system protocol (3-0)
Accepted written documentation of modifications to 1094 Main Street solar project (3-0)

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Conservation Commission Town of Acushnet 130 Main Street, Acushnet MA 02743 tel: 508.998.0202 Christian DeSousa – Acting Chairman Heidi Pelletier Douglas Thomas Eric DeBarros Julia Goncalves, Conservation Agent Joann DeMello, Principal Clerk CONSERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING & MEETING Revised Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massachusetts. Reorganize Commission – review of matters presented; votes may be taken. Minutes for Approval: July 22, 2026 ; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. Meeting Mail: Old Business: Continued Public Hearing After the Fact NOI – Doug and Lauren Lemieux – 35 Hathaway Road SE 001-0626 An After the Fact NOI was filed by Doug and Lauren Lemieux for property located at 35 Hathaway Road. The applicant constructed a drainage ditch in the wetland resource area to mitigate water away from the dwelling. The applicant is represented by Field Engineering Co., Inc. Plan name is “Resource Area Disturbance Detail” dated June 18, 2026. Review of matters presented; votes may be taken. New Business: Certificate of Compliance – Buzzards Bay Coalition, Inc. – 91 South Main Street A Certificate of Compliance was filed by the Buzzards Bay Coalition, Inc. for propert …

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION TOWN OF ACUSHNET 130 MAIN STREET, ACUSHNET MA 02743 TEL: 508.998.0202 Christian DeSousa -Acting Chairman Heidi Pelfetier Douglas Thomas Eric DeBarros Julia Goncalves, Conservation Agent Joann DeMello, Principal Clerk ca ke MINUTES OF JULY 22, 2026 CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING Present: Christian DeSousa, Acting Chairman Douglas Thomas Heidi Pelletier Absent: Eric DeBarros Conservation Agent Julia Goncalves was present. Principal Clerk, Joann DeMello was also present. Acting Chairman DeSousa opened the public meeting at 6:02 p.m. and read the Open Meeting Law announcement. Motion: Member Thomas motioned to open the public meeting and was seconded by Member Pelletier. The motion carried unanimously. Vote: 3-0-0. Minutes for Approval: June 24, 2026 Motion: Member Thomas motioned to accept the minutes of June 24, 2026. Seconded by Member Pelletier. Vote: 3-0-0. Meeting Mail: PJ Keating Company letter received regarding Modifications to the PJ Keating Company Quarry located at 72 South Main Street; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. Ms. Goncalves updated the Commission of a proposal to upgrade the Quarry, including facility, access roads, storage, and stormwater management enhancements. No formal site plan or wetlands remediation plan yet provided—only correspondence via letters. Wetland’s remediation work is anticipated to start around the end of July, but no detailed updates or plans rev …

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Wed Aug 12, 2026

Board of Assessors

Assessors to discuss assessor resignation, software upgrade, exemptions

The Acushnet Board of Assessors will hold a public meeting to discuss an upgrade to the APS software and related data input delays, the resignation of the Principal Assessor, and the availability of FY 2027 Personal Exemptions and FY 2028 Chapter 61A/61B applications. The agenda also includes an executive session to review a draft letter regarding an ATB appeal and other matters.

APS upgrade and deployment
Calendar 2025 permits data input delay from upgrade
Resignation of Principal Assessor
FY 2027 Personal Exemptions applications
FY 2028 Chapter 61A/61B applications availability

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Office of the Board of Assessors Board of Assessors Public Hearing and Meeting Submitted: 08/10/2026 Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Board of Assessors will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. in the First Floor Conference Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, MA. Minutes for approval - July 8, 2026 ~ Open and Executive Agenda topics: Open session: 1. APS upgrade and deployment 2. Calendar 2025 permits input of data delay from upgrade 3. Resignation ~ Principal Assessor 4, FY 2027 Personal Exemptions applications; FY 2028 Chapter 61A/61B applications availability 5. Next meeting date Old Business: None Appointments: None Executive session 1 2. AMS WNP ATB~- FY 2025, and current FY 2026 filing MAP 25 LOT 24 - draft letter from Board to appellant review FY 2027 - Personal Exemptions 22a: 20; 22E; 12; 37A: 5; 17D: 4; 41C; 11 FY 2028 - Chapter 61A/61B applications 61A:3 61B:3 FY 2027 RECAP - plan of execution s/p personnel change ‘0 SIGN Monthly list and report MV abatements - July 2026 Minutes open and executive - July 8, 2026 MV warrant 2026/4 FY 2027 Personal Exemptions FY 2028 Chapter 61A/61B applications Chapter 61B release - MAP 3 LOT 14.15.16

Wed Aug 12, 2026

Council on Aging

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Acushnet Council on Aging 59 ½ South Main Street Acushnet, MA 02743 Board Meeting, August 12, 2026 Agenda This meeting is being video and audio recorded for later broadcast on Local Channel 18 and on the Town of Acushnet's You Tube channel. Call to order - 10:00 am motion to call meeting to order second Board of Directors - Lauren Golda - Director, Daniel Smith - Chair, Deborah Raposa - Vice Chair, Linda Guilbeault - Secretary, Joan “Jeri” Howland, Paulette Hudson, Pauline Teixeira Minutes to be approved from July 8, 2026 motion to approve minutes second Mail Old Business *ACOA monthly newsletters *Fliers are available well in advance at the front desk and on the bulletin board facing the front desk of the events that will be taking place at the ACOA *Gently used Medical Equipment and incontinence supplies *Inclement weather *Outreach Specialist *Representative Mark Sylvia 08/03 *Representative Steve Willette 08/03 *Veterans Coffee Social, VSO Brad Fish 08/04 motion to approve Old Business second New Business *Up dates from Director Lauren Golda *Illusionist – Lyn Dillies 08/05 *Beginner Watercolor Class 08/05 & 08/19 *Nutrition Demonstration 08/12 *Healthy Recipes *Improve Your Hearing Today 08/14 *Estate and Elder Law 08/20 *Old Grist Mill Tavern Lunch Trip 08/26 *Summer Bingo 08/27 * ACOA Travel Program − Capt'n John's Whale Watch Tour 08/13 − Lobster Roll …

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Wed Aug 12, 2026

Board of Selectmen

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Kevin A. Gaspar, Sr., Chairman Robert J. Hinckley Ryan Rezendes TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Adam Lamontagne OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF ACUSHNET www.acushnet.ma.us 122 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET, MASSACHUSETTS 02743-1548 Telephone: 508-998-0200 Facsimile: 508-998-0203 AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 AT 4:30 PM SELECTMEN’S MEETING ROOM ** REVISED ** s Call to Order at 4:30 PM This meeting will be audio and video recorded. I. Pledge of Allegiance II. New Business: 1. Golf Course Equipment Request 2. Appointments: Boards & Committees 3. Resignation: Matt Golda – Water Operator Lauren Monticello -- COA Director 4. Appointments: Bill Alfonse – Plumbing & Gas Inspector Edward Bourgeois – Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector 5. Retirement Announcement: Ed Caron III. Old Business IV. Town Administrator Report V. Selectmen’s Announcements VI. Executive Session Reasons for Convening Executive Session (M.G.L. c/30A, Sec. 21(a) purpose (3) – To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, AFSCME, Local 851. The Board will not return to Public Session at the conclusion of Executive Session VII. Information only: The following boards/commissions have vacancies: Please consider servin …

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Tue Aug 11, 2026

Beautification Committee

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ACUSHNET BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AGENDA August 11th, 2026 Acushnet Town Hall First Floor Conference 5 PM CALL TO ORDER: MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: ACCEPTANCE OF THE JUNE 30th MINUTES: TREASURER’S REPORT: Purchases: Balance: ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: \ Town Hall: Watering and maintenance: Fall plantings: Sidewalks/lawn: Parade Updates: Banners for Poles: Christmas Plans: Lights: Storage space: Signage: Other/misc: Next Meeting Date: ADJOURNMENT:

Tue Aug 11, 2026

Historical Commission

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Town of Acushnet Acushnet Historical Commission Town Hall 122 Main Street Acushnet, MA 02743 August 11, 2026 @6:30pm 1. Motion to open meeting; 2. Pledge to the Flag: 3. Approve minutes from Meeting July, 2026 4. New Business: The painters have been working on the Museum. It is coming along if the rain would stop. They have replaced all the rotted wood, and now they have started painting. 5. Old Business: Now we have to start looking for funds to work on Perry Hill Church. I have a couple of contacts to reach out for funding for some of the work at Perry Hill Church. 6. Anything else that you want to bring up, old or new business; We are planning a Revolutionary war Encampment on August 23, 2026 from 1:00-3:00.at the Museum. Should be interesting. Also we are looking for help at Apple/Peach. Inside the museum, in the kitchen, selling outside on the patio. 7. Motion to adjourn; Pauline Teixeira, Chair Acushnet Historical Commission Next Meeting: September 8, 2026

Tue Aug 11, 2026

Council on Aging

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Acushnet Council on Aging 59 ½ South Main Street Acushnet, MA 02743 Board Meeting, August 11, 2026 Agenda This meeting is being video and audio recorded for later broadcast on Local Channel 18 and on the Town of Acushnet's You Tube channel. Call to order - 10:00 am motion to call meeting to order second Board of Directors - Lauren Golda - Director, Daniel Smith - Chair, Deborah Raposa - Vice Chair, Linda Guilbeault - Secretary, Joan “Jeri” Howland, Paulette Hudson, Pauline Teixeira Minutes to be approved from July 8, 2026 motion to approve minutes second Mail Old Business *ACOA monthly newsletters *Fliers are available well in advance at the front desk and on the bulletin board facing the front desk of the events that will be taking place at the ACOA *Gently used Medical Equipment and incontinence supplies *Inclement weather *Outreach Specialist *Representative Mark Sylvia 08/03 *Representative Steve Willette 08/03 *Veterans Coffee Social, VSO Brad Fish 08/04 motion to approve Old Business second New Business *Updates from Director Lauren Golda *Illusionist – Lyn Dillies 08/05 *Beginner Watercolor Class 08/05 & 08/19 *Nutrition Demonstration 08/12 *Healthy Recipes *Improve Your Hearing Today 08/14 *Estate and Elder Law 08/20 *Old Grist Mill Tavern Lunch Trip 08/26 *Summer Bingo 08/27 * ACOA Travel Program Capt'n John's Whale Watch Tour 08/13 Lobster Roll Cruise & Cuffy's Boardwalk 09/08 Springfield Fair 09/24 Fall Folia …

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Thu Aug 6, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear public comments on PJ Keating quarry expansion

The Acushnet Planning Board will hold a public hearing on August 6, 2026, to review a site plan for the expansion of an existing quarry facility. The proposal includes upgrades to the access road, a new asphalt plant, storage areas, and stormwater management features. The meeting will be held at the Town Hall and via Microsoft Teams.

Site Plan Review for PJ Keating Company at 72 South Main Street, Acushnet, MA (Map 15 Lot 17)
Proposed scope includes existing access road upgrades, new asphalt plant, storage areas, and stormwater management
Public hearing scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

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TOWN OF ACUSHNET PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 9, you are hereby notified of a public hearing. The Acushnet Planning Board will hold a hearing on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to review a Site Plan Review as follows: Submitted by: PJ Keating Company Property owner: PJ Keating Company Represented by: Andrew Mahoney / TRC Environmental Corporation Scope of Work: Proposed upgrades and expansion of current quarry facility including existing access road, locating of asphalt plant, new asphalt plant, storage areas, and stormwater management features Location: 72 South Main Street, Acushnet, MA Map 15 Lot 17 This meeting will be held at the Board of Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Town Hall, 122 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743 and over Teams. See meeting notice to be posted by August 4, 2026, for Teams instructions. All persons, parties, or corporations interested therein may appear and be heard in relation thereto. Mark Francois, Chairman Acushnet Planning Board

Thu Aug 6, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review quarry expansion and driveway special permit

The Acushnet Planning Board will hold public hearings on a site plan review for a quarry expansion at 72 South Main Street and a continued special permit for a common driveway on Mendall Road/Perry Hill Road. They will also discuss an Approval Not Required application for a property at 815 Middle Road. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes from previous meetings.

Site Plan Review: PJ Keating Company proposes upgrades and expansion of quarry facility at 72 South Main Street, including new asphalt plant and stormwater management
Continued Special Permit: Mendall Realty Trust seeks 16-foot-wide common driveway to service 3 lots on Mendall Road/Perry Hill Road
Discussion: Approval Not Required application for 815 Middle Road by Jeff White Revocable Living Trust
Minutes approval for July 2 and July 16, 2026 meetings

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T O W N O F A C U S H N E T P L A N N I N G B O A R D PARTING WAYS • 130 MAIN STREET • ACUSHNET, MA 02743 Public Meeting Agenda Acushnet Planning Board August 6, 2026 - Time: 6:00 PM Hybrid: BOS Meeting Room, 122 Main Street, and over Teams *Amended to add items #1c and #3a* 1. GENERAL BUSINESS a. Chair’s Welcome and Media Notification b. Quorum/Attendance c. Minutes: July 2, 2026 and July 16, 2026 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Site Plan Review – 72 South Main Street, Map 15 Lot 17 Applicant/Owner: PJ Keating Company Representative: Andrew Mahoney / TRC Environmental Corporation Scope of Work: Proposed upgrades and expansion of current quarry facility including existing access road, locating of asphalt plant, new asphalt plant, storage areas, and stormwater management features b. Continued Special Permit – Mendall Road/Perry Hill Road, Map 9 Lots 18H and 24A Applicant/Owner: Frank and Karen Knox / Mendall Realty Trust Representative: David Davignon / Schneider, Davignon, & Leone, Inc. Scope of Work: Proposed 16-foot-wide common driveway to service 3 lots 3. DISCUSSION a. Approval Not Required – 815 Middle Road, Map 17 Lot 30C Applicant/Owner: Jeff White, Trustee / Jeff White Revocable Living Trust Representative: Riverhawk Land Survey, LLC 4. OTHER BUSINESS: Any other business that may properly come before the Board, not reasonably anticipated when posting 48 hours prior to this meeting. 5. Next Meeting: Thursday, August 20, 20 …

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Wed Aug 5, 2026

Board of Selectmen

Board approves liquor license transfer at 270 Main St and reviews utility pole permits

The Acushnet Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings to approve underground utility installations on South Main Street and Gammons Road. The board will also vote to approve a transfer of a liquor license for a retail package store at 270 Main Street. Additional new business includes appointments for a Gas & Plumbing Inspector and an On-Call ACO, as well as a fire truck loan request.

Public hearing for NSTAR Electric/Eversource to install 40 feet of 1-4 inch PVC conduit on South Main Street / Hope Street
Public hearing for NSTAR Electric/Eversource and Verizon to install a new JO stub pole on Gammons Road
Approval of liquor license transfer for Alcoholic Beverage Retail Package Store at 270 Main St.
Appointment of Edward Bourgeouis as Gas & Plumbing Inspector and Joseph Pereira as On-Call ACO
Discussion of Fire Truck Ban Borrow and Water Abatements

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Kevin A. Gaspar, Sr., Chairman Robert J. Hinckley Ryan Rezendes TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Adam Lamontagne OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF ACUSHNET www.acushnet.ma.us 122 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET, MASSACHUSETTS 02743-1548 Telephone: 508-998-0200 Facsimile: 508-998-0203 AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026 AT 4:30 PM SELECTMEN’S MEETING ROOM s Call to Order at 4:30 PM This meeting will be audio and video recorded. I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Appointments: Public Hearing: 1. NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY Pole Hearing 4:30 pm This hearing is on the petition Job # WO#26808776 from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A EVERSOURCE ENERGY South Main Street / Hope Street Request permission to locate underground cables, conduits and manholes, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, in, under, along and across the following public way or ways: To install approximately 40’ (feet) of 1-4” PVC conduit from proposed Handhole 70/H12 at base of pole 70/12 to proposed Handhole 70/H12-A. 2. NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A/ EVERSOURCE ENERGY AND VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. WO #26973732 Request permission to locate underground cables, conduits and manholes, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, in, under, along and across the following public way or ways: Gammons Road, Acushnet: To install 1 (one) new JO stub pole to be labele …

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Wed Jul 22, 2026

Public Schools

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TOWN OF ACUSHNET SCHOOL COMMITTEE Mr. Ronald Houde, Chair Mrs. Melissa Cordeira, Vice Chair TEL. 508-998-0260 FAX 617-977-5737 REVISED NOTICE School Committee Sub-Committee | Negotiations Ford Middle School 708 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet in the Superintendent’s Conference Room on: ● Monday, July 13, 2026 @ 2:30pm Wednesday, July 22, 2026 @ 4:00pm AGENDA 1. Call to Order. 2. Executive Session The School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in executive session under purpose 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel; and 3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; (ATA negotiations). 3. Any other matters that may not have been anticipated at the time of this agenda posting. 4. Adjourn

Wed Jul 22, 2026

Conservation Commission

✓ Decided: Conservation Commission approves solar ORAD extension and wetland delineations

The Acushnet Conservation Commission approved an extension of the Order of Resource Area Delineation for a 3.116 MW solar project at 540R Main Street, accepting the original plan with intent to amend at the next meeting. It also accepted wetland and riverfront delineations for 1212 Main Street, issued a Certificate of Compliance for 185 Mattapoisett Road, approved an Order of Conditions for a dwelling at Angelo Drive, and continued an after-the-fact NOI for 35 Hathaway Road to August 12, 2026. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

Approved extension of ORAD for 540R Main Street solar project (3-0)
Accepted wetland and riverfront delineation for 1212 Main Street (3-0)
Issued Certificate of Compliance for 185 Mattapoisett Road (3-0)
Approved Order of Conditions for Angelo Drive dwelling (3-0)
Continued after-the-fact NOI for 35 Hathaway Road to August 12, 2026 (3-0)
Accepted written documentation of solar modifications at 1094 Main Street (3-0)
Adopted provisional roof infiltration system protocol (3-0)
Approved minutes of June 24, 2026 (3-0)

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Conservation Commission Town of Acushnet 130 Main Street, Acushnet MA 02743 tel: 508.998.0202 Christian DeSousa – Acting Chairman Heidi Pelletier Douglas Thomas Eric DeBarros Julia Goncalves, Conservation Agent Joann DeMello, Principal Clerk CONSERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING & MEETING REVISED Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street, Acushnet, Massachusetts. Minutes for Approval: June 24, 2026; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. Meeting Mail: PJ Keating Company letter received regarding Modifications to the PJ Keating Company Quarry located at 72 South Main Street, review of matters presented; votes may be taken. Old Business: Continued - Extension Request for Order of Resource Area Delineation – TJA 540R Main Street SE 001-0544 A Request for an Extension to an existing Order of Resource Area Delineation was filed by TJA 540R Main Street Acushnet, LLC for property located at 540R Main Street, Map 11, Lot 10. The applicant has requested an extension for the proposed 3.116 MW photovoltaic solar farm with associated infrastructure. The applicant is represented by Asa Smith of Atlantic Design Engineers, Inc. Review of matters presented; votes may be taken. ** Peer review by LEC Environmental C …

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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Board of Health

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Public Meeting July 21, 2026 Pamela Labonte 130 Main Street Acushnet, MA 02743 Notice is hereby given that the Acushnet Board of Health will hold a regular public meeting session on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Board of Health office located at the Parting Ways Building, second floor, 130 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743. Chairman: David Davignon I. Call to Order II. Correspondence 1. Letter from Community Nurse and Home Care Statistics for June 2026: review of matters presented; votes may be taken. 2. Email from Megan da Costa, New Bedford Tobacco Compliance Collaborative will be resigning, and new candidates are being interviewed; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. 3. DPH Arborvirus Surveillance Program Report for June 21-27; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. III. Discussion • Septic Installation Inspection Requirement: March 18 2026 the board voted on a policy for inspections with no Agent; review of matters presented; votes may be taken. • Alison Drive, Sub Lot 12 system designed for 3 bedrooms and built for 4 bedrooms: review of matters presented; votes may be taken. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TOWN of ACUSHNET PARTING WAYS BUILDING 130 MAIN STREET, ACUSHNET, MA 02743 Office of the BOARD OF HEALTH Telephone: (508) 998-0200 Fax: (508) 998-0277 http://www.acushnet.ma.us Wanda Hamer, Principal Clerk David M Davignon, Chairman …

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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Planning Board

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TOWN OF ACUSHNET PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 9, you are hereby notified of a public hearing. The Acushnet Planning Board will hold a hearing on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to review a Site Plan Review as follows: Submitted by: PJ Keating Company Property owner: PJ Keating Company Represented by: Andrew Mahoney / TRC Environmental Corporation Scope of Work: Proposed upgrades and expansion of current quarry facility including existing access road, locating of asphalt plant, new asphalt plant, storage areas, and stormwater management features Location: 72 South Main Street, Acushnet, MA Map 15 Lot 17 This meeting will be held at the Board of Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Town Hall, 122 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743 and over Teams. See meeting notice to be posted by July 14, 2026, for Teams instructions. All persons, parties, or corporations interested therein may appear and be heard in relation thereto. Mark Francois, Chairman Acushnet Planning Board

Thu Jul 16, 2026

Planning Board

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TOWN OF ACUSHNET PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A Section 9, you are hereby notified of a public hearing. The Acushnet Planning Board will hold a hearing on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to review a Special Permit as follows: Submitted by: Frank and Karen Knox / Mendall Realty Trust Property owner: Frank and Karen Knox / Mendall Realty Trust Represented by: David Davignon / Schneider, Davignon, & Leone, Inc. Scope of Work: Proposed 16-foot-wide common driveway to service 3 lots Location: Mendall Road and Perry Hill Road, Acushnet, MA Map 9 Lots 18H, 18J, 18K This meeting will be held at the Board of Selectmen’s Meeting Room, Town Hall, 122 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743 and over Teams. See meeting notice to be posted by July 14, 2026, for Teams instructions. All persons, parties, or corporations interested therein may appear and be heard in relation thereto. Mark Francois, Chairman Acushnet Planning Board

Thu Jul 16, 2026

Planning Board

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T O W N O F A C U S H N E T P L A N N I N G B O A R D PARTING WAYS • 130 MAIN STREET • ACUSHNET, MA 02743 Public Meeting Agenda Acushnet Planning Board July 16, 2026 - Time: 6:00 PM Hybrid: BOS Meeting Room, 122 Main Street, and over Teams 1. GENERAL BUSINESS a. Chair’s Welcome and Media Notification b. Quorum/Attendance c. Minutes: July 2, 2026 2. Hearings scheduled for this evening that will be continued as follows: a. Special Permit – Mendall Road/Perry Hill Road, Map 9 Lots 18H and 24A…….August, 6, 2026 3. DISCUSSION a. Approval Not Required – Mendall Road & Perry Hill Road, Map 11 Lot 1 Applicant/Owner: Deborah Medeiros Representative: John Romanelli / Zenith Land Surveyors, LLC b. Request for Partial Covenant Release – 39 Keene Road, Angelo Drive Subdivision Applicant/Owner: Michael Vaz / Vaz Construction Scope of Work: Requesting the release of lots 3, 4, and 5 with lot 1 to remain under covenant 4. OTHER BUSINESS: Any other business that may properly come before the Board, not reasonably anticipated when posting 48 hours prior to this meeting. 5. Next Meeting: Thursday, August 6, 2026 *The Site Plan Review for 72 South Main Street, PJ Keating did not meet the legal advertising requirements. This item has been moved to August 6, 2026.* Teams: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 282 088 961 421 044 Passcode: ra7Y86Zw

Thu Jul 16, 2026

Golf Management and Operational Advisory Committee

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Acushnet River Valley Golf Course Golf Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday, July 16, 2026 Acushnet River Valley Maintenance Building I. Call to Order: 4:30 PM II. Minutes to be approved: III. Meeting Mail: None IV. Appointments: Jorge Figueiredo, RT Architecture V. Business: Following items may be discussed, votes may be taken; a. FY 2027 Budget – Town Meeting b. Operations Update i. Driving Range Status ii. Beverage Cart Options c. Outing Agreements d. Maintenance Update e. ORG Chart f. New Clubhouse – Next Steps with OPM VI. Future Business: Next Meeting Date VII. Adjourn

Wed Jul 15, 2026

Board of Selectmen

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Kevin A. Gaspar, Sr., Chairman Robert J. Hinckley Ryan Rezendes TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Adam Lamontagne OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN TOWN OF ACUSHNET www.acushnet.ma.us 122 MAIN STREET ACUSHNET, MASSACHUSETTS 02743-1548 Telephone: 508-998-0200 Facsimile: 508-998-0203 AGENDA FOR THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 AT 4:30 PM SELECTMEN’S MEETING ROOM s Call to Order at 4:30 PM This meeting will be audio and video recorded. I. Pledge of Allegiance II. New Business: 1. Resignation: Robert St. Jean -- Fin Com 2. Appointment: Health Agent – Jennifer Gailey 3. Action Items: a. Year End Transfers i. Acceptance of Winter Recovery Assistance Program Funds b. Renew SEMASS Disposal c. Dissolution of Committees: i. Golf Facilities Exploratory Committee ii. Open Space Committee d. Perry Hill Church Restoration Gift Account e. Rehires – Yes Program f. Hire: Golf g. Ethics Disclosure: Nathan Przybyszewski 4. Award: Owner’s Project Management services for the Acushnet River Valley Golf Clubhouse Project. III. Old Business: 1. DPW Road Paving: Chapter 90 Earmark – Senator Montigny IV. Executive Session Reason for convening Executive Session – General Laws 30A, Section 21(a) – Purpose (3): To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public bod …

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Wed Jul 15, 2026

Acushnet Housing Authority

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Notice of Public Hearing THE ACUSHNET HOUSING AUTHORITY invites all tenants and the general public to a review of the Authority's Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 The Annual Plan is intended to provide insight into the Authority’s operations and plans for the coming fiscal year as they affect the Authority’s state-aided public housing. The Proposed Annual Plan is comprised of the following elements: 1. Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (3-year) Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan Current Operating Budget Responses to the Performance Management Review (PMR) findings List of housing authority policies List of waivers from governing regulations of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) 7. Other elements au PWN Hearing time and date: 11:30 AMon 7/15/2026 Hearing location: Community Room 23 Main St. Acushnet, MA 02743 Residents and the general public are invited to review the Annual Plan before the hearing and may submit public comments as noted below. The Authority shall consider the concerns of any Local Tenants’ Organization (LTO) or Resident Advisory Board (RAB) regarding needs and priorities and incorporate some or all of such needs and priorities in the draft plan if deemed by the Authority to be consistent with sound management. Substantive comments will be summarized and included in the Annual Plan when it is submitted to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). o Copies of the Annual Plan are available at …

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Wed Jul 15, 2026

Finance Committee

Acushnet Finance Committee votes on year-end reserve fund transfers

The Acushnet Finance Committee will vote on assorted year-end reserve fund transfers and any unfinished business. The committee will also approve the minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting. The agenda lists no specific dollar amounts, contracts, or new ordinances, and the next meeting date is to be determined.

Vote on assorted year-end reserve fund transfers
Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes

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Dr. Michael R. Boucher, Chairman Susan Delgado, Vice-Chairman Members: Philip Adams Peter Benoit Eric Chew Kristen Flynn Eric McGlynn Robert St. Jean Lisa Orlowski Tomlinson Cathy Murray, Secretary AGENDA FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING-REVISED Wednesday, July 15, 2026 122 Main Street (Board of Selectmen Meeting Room) Called to Order at 7:00 P.M. I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Reserve Fund Transfers (Votes to be taken) 1. Assorted year-end Transfers and any unfinished business III. Meeting Minutes (Votes to be taken) 1. Approval of April 15, 2026, Minutes of Meeting IV. Old Business V. New Business VI. Next meeting date TBD VIi. Adjourn Please be aware that other issues requiring attention may arise after this agenda is posted. These other issues will be addressed at this meeting The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Acushnet Finance Committee 122 Main Street Acushnet, MA 02743

Tue Jul 14, 2026

Historical Commission

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Town of Acushnet Acushnet Historical Commission Town Hall 122 Main Street Acushnet, MA 02743 July 14, 2026 6:30 PM 1. Motion to open meeting; 2. Pledge to the Flag: 3. Approve minutes from Meeting June, 2026 4. New Business: We were able to get all the funding for the museum work from Town Meeting. I hope to start within the next 2 weeks. All interior work will start later this year. 5. Old Business: Now we have to start looking for funds to work on Perry Hill Church. I have a couple of contacts to reach out for funding for some of the work at Perry Hill Church. 6. Anything else that you want to bring up, old or new business; 7. Motion to adjourn; Pauline Teixeira, Chair Acushnet Historical Commision Next Meeting: August, 2026

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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)

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$109,900	IMTRA CORP Department of Homeland Security · ANCHOR WINDLASS
$90,228	IMTRA CORP Department of Defense · MOTOR
$79,000	IMTRA CORP Department of Homeland Security · ANCHOR WINDLASS
$63,000	IMTRA CORP Department of Homeland Security · 3950-66-159-7623 ANCHOR WINDLASS
$55,045	IMTRA CORP Department of Homeland Security · 2126406B4500ZC038 ANCHOR WINDLASS 3950 66-159-7623
$47,450	IMTRA CORP Department of Commerce · TO PURCHASE FIVE APPROVED FLUSH HATCHES FOR INSTALL ON THE FSV CLASS
$34,700	IMTRA CORP Department of Commerce · BUY AMERICAN ACT WAIVER 23-131 APPROVED FOR THIS PURCHASE DUE TO DOMES
$30,941	IMTRA CORP Department of Homeland Security · EXPANSION CONNECTOR
$18,906	IMTRA CORP Department of Homeland Security · BRIDGE CHAIRS
$13,450	IMTRA CORP Department of Homeland Security · BRIDGE CHAIRS FOR USCGC KATHLEEN MOORE

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Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2022)

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