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- MA
- Middlesex County
- 02/05/2025
- 32 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Acton Finance Committee engaged in discussions on key financial and operational issues facing the town, highlighting community resistance to property assessments, the intricacies of budget management, and ongoing recruitment efforts for critical public safety roles. The dialogue underscored the balancing act between fiscal responsibility and meeting resident expectations.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 1/31/25
- 01/31/2025
- 95 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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
- 1/30/25
- 02/28/2025
- 28 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Minuteman Career and Technical School Committee convened to finalize the fiscal year 2026 budget, approving a total budget of $32,461,500 and adopting measures to address long-term liabilities, including other post-employment benefits (OPEB). The meeting saw discussion around budget allocations and strategic financial planning, culminating in unanimous committee support for the proposed budget and its provisions.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 1/21/25
- 01/21/2025
- 227 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 1/15/25
- 01/15/2025
- 198 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Acton Select Board meeting was heavily focused on the challenges faced by the town’s fire department, including staffing shortages and budget constraints. Key discussions centered around the need for additional firefighter paramedics, the current staffing levels in relation to National Fire Protection Association standards, and strategies to manage overtime costs efficiently. The meeting also covered budgetary reorganizations across various departments, the town’s participation in the Middlesex County Retirement System, and updates on significant projects like Kelly’s Corner.
