Acushnet: Board of Selectmen Sept. 10, 2026

The Acushnet Board of Selectmen held a brief meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with Chairman Gaspar absent due to a scheduling conflict. The Board opened by approving an event permit and waiving permit fees for We Folk Farms on Lake Street, which planned to host an open house and donation event during Apple Peach Festival weekend on September 12 and 13, 2026, having coordinated safety requirements with the police, fire, and building departments. Following interviews conducted by town officials, the Board formally appointed resident Michelle Gilbeau Bartlett as the new Director of the Council on Aging, with an effective start date of September 21, 2026.

Town Administrator Mr. Laountain provided an update on several administrative and procurement matters. He reported that bids for a road resurfacing contract valued at approximately $1.5 million (with one- and two-year options) are due on September 25, 2026, and that bid documents are being finalized for $47,500 in roof repairs for Town Hall and the waste facility. He also noted that the Principal Assessor position was reposted on the MMA website for 30 days, praised new Building Commissioner Ryan Curry for resolving backlog and resident concerns, and commended Ms. Velasquez for meeting the September 4 deadline to secure $156,000 in RAP grant funds. The meeting concluded with public safety reminders regarding increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic along Main Street during the Apple Peach Festival.

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