Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Leah Chesney’s organization
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Acushnet School Committee Regular Meeting
The committee held a regular meeting covering several operational and educational agenda items. Key discussions included the FMS Mini Band Camp and the Champions Before and After School Program. Votes were cast to approve contracts for the Acushnet Youth Soccer Association and the Acushnet-Fairhaven Basketball League. The 2026-2031 Strategic Plan was reviewed and approved. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Superintendent's annual evaluation, received updates from the Director of Technology and Business Manager regarding facilities and transportation, and discussed school rankings and committee member reports.
Enterprise
Get verified public-sector contacts at scale
Find verified emails, direct dials, role context, job-change updates, and organization signals across every public-sector account you sell to.
The committee addressed high school tuition agreements and the status of negotiations with Fairhaven. The meeting included the approval of the 2026-2027 student and staff handbooks, the appointment of a new business manager, the Strategic Plan for 2026-2031, the school physician contract, and a new cell phone policy. The committee also approved several policy updates covering building access, bus driver training, physical restraint of students, and the administration of medicines. Additionally, donations of musical instruments and school supplies were accepted, and reports were provided regarding technology infrastructure, facilities maintenance, and transportation planning.
Aug 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Acushnet Board of Selectmen Meeting
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the installation of a new utility pole to support a solar farm project at 211 Middle Road. Key business items included the formal acceptance of the principal assessor's resignation and the appointment of a new DPW business manager and a building commissioner. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of election members and authorized the primary election warrant for upcoming state and local offices. Several community announcements were made, covering the schedule for a police and fire softball game, a local river cleanup event, and an upcoming cruise night.
Aug 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Acushnet Golf Committee Meeting
The committee discussed the upcoming firefighters association outing, specifically addressing the request to use a third-party catering service and a waiver for the sitting fee. Members debated the necessity of the sitting fee and the implications of waiving it for town organizations, considering fairness to other groups and the impact on revenue. There was a broader discussion about establishing clear future policies regarding vendor options, service fees, and criteria for identifying town-affiliated groups for potential fee discounts.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
