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- Middlesex County
- 6/16/25
- 06/16/2025
- 199 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Acton Select Board meeting, discussions focused on proposed sewer rate increases and the potential establishment of a wastewater commission, along with various community updates. The board deliberated on several issues, including the adoption of an economic development strategic plan and adjustments to town hall operational hours.
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- Middlesex County
- 04/16/2025
- 14 Minutes
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Overview: The Acton Select Board discussed article 31, which aims to amend zoning laws to prioritize open space preservation while encouraging smaller and affordable housing development. The proposed changes would make open space residential development the default method for new subdivisions, requiring land conservation as part of the development process.
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- Middlesex County
- 04/15/2025
- 12 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Acton Select Board meeting, the board discussed a significant proposal to construct a new public works facility. The project, estimated at $38 million, aims to replace the outdated 1969 building with a modern structure that includes environmentally responsible features, such as a ground source heat pump system. This proposal requires voter approval through a debt exclusion override and a subsequent two-thirds majority at town meeting.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 1/31/25
- 01/31/2025
- 95 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Acton Select Board meeting, discussions focused on the proposal for a $43 million project to improve the Department of Public Works (DPW) building. The meeting revealed significant divides between the Select Board and the Finance Committee over the project’s scope, timing, and financial feasibility, highlighting broader concerns about municipal spending and community priorities.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 1/21/25
- 01/21/2025
- 227 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Acton Select Board explored infrastructure upgrades, focusing on a $3.75 million budget proposal for the electrification of the Town Hall. This initiative is part of a broader conversation about addressing the aging building’s HVAC and electrical systems, which have not seen upgrades since the late 1980s. The meeting also highlighted various community programs, budget allocations, and departmental accomplishments.