Acushnet: Finance Committee October 28, 2026

The Acushnet Finance Committee met on October 28, 2026, with member Sue Delgado joining remotely via speakerphone to establish a quorum. The committee promptly considered and approved two Reserve Fund transfers for the Buildings and Grounds Department. The first transfer, in the amount of $4,500, was approved to re-roof the Town Hall maintenance garage and install a gas heater, with labor assistance from Old Colony students. The second transfer, approved for up to $10,000, covered the replacement of a broken boiler circulator pump and exhaust fan repairs through Advance Air & Heat, with the hope that completing part of the work in-house might reduce final costs.

The committee also reviewed and approved meeting minutes from May 6, May 18, and May 20, 2026, after which Delgado exited the meeting. Members then engaged in a general discussion regarding upcoming municipal finances and the timeline for the Fiscal Year 2028 budget, noting certified Free Cash stood at approximately $1.3 million. Anticipated requests mentioned included police taser replacements, fire ambulance orders, employee health insurance rebidding, and a potential $400,000 request from the Water and Sewer Department to replace outdated software.

Additionally, a committee member reported on a recent regional meeting with school superintendent Dr. Bailey, business manager Ryan McGee, town officials, and state legislators Senator Mark Montigny, Representative Steve Walsh, and Representative Mark Sylvia. The group discussed exploring Chapter 71 status to secure up to 90% state reimbursement on the town's approximately $300,000 high school out-of-district transportation costs. The meeting concluded after committee members encouraged residents to vote in the upcoming November 3 election and to stay safe during Halloween.

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