Acushnet, Massachusetts Development News

Acushnet Board of Selectmen Accepts Resignation, Appoints Health Agent, Approves Budget Transfers, and Discusses Committee Dissolutions

The Board of Selectmen accepted the resignation of Bob St. Jean from the finance committee, acknowledging his many years of dedicated service to the town of Acushnet in various roles including the fire department, state police, Board of Selectmen, and finance committee. The board expressed regret and thanked him for his commitment. They then proceeded to appoint Jennifer Galley as the health agent for the town, confirming her qualifications and salary. Following this, the board approved several year-end budget transfers to cover departmental deficits, moving funds between various accounts such as town meeting, elections, board of selectmen expenses, and treasurer/collector expenses. They also discussed and approved transfers for town health insurance and police department expenses. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing and approving various departmental transfers to cover deficits, including fire salaries, snow removal, cemetery salaries, and historical repairs. The board also discussed and approved interdepartmental transfers between salaries and expenses for fire turnout gear, fire equipment, building inspector salaries, and ACO clothing allowance. The meeting concluded with the Board of Selectmen agreeing to table the dissolution of the Open Space Committee for further discussion and investigation, while approving the dissolution of the Golf Facilities Exploratory Committee. They also established a gift account for Parry Old Church and accepted applications for the YES program. Finally, they approved the hiring of Cameron Heavey as a bag boy for the Acushnet River Valley Golf Course and discussed an ethics disclosure form that was not properly filled out.