Acton Select Board Tackles Zoning Amendments and Leaf Blower Petition

Overview: During the recent Acton Select Board meeting, the board tackled a range of issues including crucial zoning bylaw amendments and a citizens’ petition on gas-powered leaf blowers that proved contentious. The board revisited the Regional School District assessment vote after a member’s recusal, resulting in a 3-1 vote to recommend the article. Discussions on zoning bylaw amendments for multiple districts received unanimous support. The bylaw changes aimed at addressing housing issues in the town and ensuring the protection of historical districts and South Acton Village were also on the agenda. Meanwhile, the citizen-led initiative to regulate the use of leaf blowers stirred debate over the implementation schedule, fines, and enforcement, leading to a split vote by the board.

Acton Finance Committee Evaluates Tax Breaks and Town Development

Overview: The Acton Finance Committee recently convened to deliberate on several issues affecting the town’s fiscal health and development. The discussion was centered on a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement, stormwater management concerns, and zoning impact studies, alongside budgetary considerations for the upcoming fiscal year.

Acton-Boxborough Committee Faces Financial Challenges and Health Trust Concerns

Overview: The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee recently convened to address issues affecting the district, including the future of the Acton Health Insurance Trust and financial management concerns that may require an operational override. The meeting resulted in a unanimous decision to remain withdrawn from the State school choice program, the appointment of Dr. Gabrielle Abrams as the assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, and the recognition of the upcoming holidays and school events.

Acton-Boxborough Committee Navigates Budget and Building Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee addressed issues including the adoption of a $4,380,105 budget reflecting a 7.68% increase over the current year, the performance of the new Boardwalk campus building, and the deliberation over submitting a statement of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for Conan Elementary School. The committee also unanimously approved the Student Opportunity Act plan and discussed community outreach efforts.

Acton Select Board Advances Dam Safety and Economic Development

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Acton Select Board addressed a number of issues, with a particular focus on community safety, economic development, and town governance. The meeting featured a discussion on the future of the Bellows Farm Mill Dam, the approval of a tax incremental financing plan for a local business, and the complexities surrounding the management of a special town meeting.