By Pattie Pacella, Neighb News Correspondent
At their meeting on 6/26, the Acushnet Selectboard approved a transfer of an All Alcohol License from Bonville’s Market to Murli Manohar Inc. d/b/a Bonville’s Market.
Selectboard member Kevin Gaspar thanked the Bonville family for being a part of Acushnet for close to 70 years. He said they were “phenomenal business owners.”
Selectboard member Roger Cabral congratulated the Patel family on taking over the business, welcomed them to Town and wished them much success with their business.
In other matters, the Selectboard approved the laborer’s district council union 1249 contract and stated that it was a very positive contract that really recognized the skills that the men and women bring to the Town. Mr. Gaspar said he felt that they were in a really good place with the Department of Public Works.
Town Manager Brian Noble advised the Board that in 2016, Habitat for Humanity went to the Board and inquired about Acushnet property that may be available for a project. Mr. Noble said that there is currently a piece of property on 55 James Street that the Town may want to consider donating to them. He said it is a very small piece of land with Town Water and Sewer. He also stated there was another lot near that one that does not have Town Water and Sewer, and is currently for sale, so he is trying to do a little more research on what options might be available.
Mr. Cabral voiced some concerns on just giving the property away, questioning if that is what is best for the property.
Mr. Noble said he was researching, as the Town has basically “lost their shirt” on the property. Mr. Gaspar requested that Mr. Noble give the Board a list of the losses to the town on the property so they could weigh their options at a future meeting.
Mr. Noble did state that the clean-up cost the Town $5,500 and that was the least of their losses. He will continue to research the property and bring it back to the Board.
In other business, Mr. Gaspar asked about the ever growing complaints regarding Eversource, as he has received more complaints in the last week. Mr. Noble stated that Mr. Menard from the DPW was on vacation this week, and he and Eversource would be present at the Selectboard’s next meeting on July 17.
Chairperson Mike Cioper thanked everyone who was involved with the Veterans Memorial Park, which was dedicated on Sunday (see story on page 12), saying he heard it was a success. Both Mr. Gaspar and Mr. Cabral were present for the dedication and also thanked those involved.
Mr. Noble also stated that Cruise Night was slated for August 30, and will be discussed at a future meeting.
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