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Acton Select Board Meeting - July 6th, 2026
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Town Hall to Temporarily Relocate to L.B. Conor School Under Approved MOA
The Select Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Acton-Boxboro Regional School District for the temporary use of the L.B. Conor School as Acton's Town Hall. The agreement grants approximately 16 months of occupancy, allowing for the relocation of town staff and transportation vans. The MOA outlines shared snow removal responsibilities, utility expense allocation based on square footage, and the use of existing school furniture. Temporary walls will delineate town and school spaces, with separate entrances for town visitors and school district bus drivers. The town will utilize the cafeterium for meetings and identify conference rooms for committee use, with a focus on clear signage for navigation.
Mixed-Use Development Approved for 13 School Street with Enhanced Parking
The Select Board held a public hearing and approved a site plan special permit for a mixed-use development at 13 School Street. The project, proposed by Alexander Moda, will construct a 16,049 sq ft building with five ground-floor commercial units and seven residential units on upper levels. Significant changes were made, including increasing parking from six to 22 spaces (11 commercial, 11 residential) to address previous concerns about business success. Other approvals included conservation commission and historic district commission. Key conditions of approval include tenant restrictions, payment of infrastructure fees, limited delivery/dumpster hours (6:30 AM - 6:30 PM), restricted outdoor lighting hours (by 11:00 PM), and adherence to erosion controls.
Stow Street Complete Streets Study Proposes Shared-Use Path, Public Favors Widening Alternative
The Stow Street Complete Streets Study presented preliminary design alternatives for improving pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, traffic calming, and safety along Stow Street from Martin Street to the Stow Town line. The study considered three alternatives: widening Stow Street to include a shared-use path, creating a one-way pair with Liberty and Robin Streets, and a boardwalk-only option. Public feedback and a survey indicated a preference for Alternative 1 (widening) due to concerns about disruption from one-way streets, but wetland impacts were noted as a concern for Alternative 1. The next steps involve conducting a field survey, returning to the public for refined impact discussions, and proceeding with the design for Alternative 1, with consideration for culvert work and potential short-term traffic calming measures.
Transportation Advisory Committee Seeks Clarity on Charge and More Regular Select Board Interaction
The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) presented a review of its 2020 charge from the Select Board, noting that the charge document was recently discovered and not widely known among members. They requested the Select Board to review and potentially revise the charge to ensure alignment and clarify priorities. The TAC also sought more regular interaction with the Select Board to present key transportation issues and receive actionable direction, emphasizing the need to increase the priority of transportation goals due to a perceived lack of progress and measurable outcomes. They highlighted ongoing work on sidewalk prioritization, public transportation, and traffic calming, seeking confirmation that their efforts are not duplicated or wasted.
Revised Facility Use Policy for ASAF Parliament House Debated, Further Revisions Planned
The Select Board discussed and advanced a revised policy for the use of the ASAF Parliament House facility. Key revisions included incorporating feedback on capacity limitations, transitioning reservations to an online system, categorizing users into three tiers with associated fees, and clarifying the policy on signage. The board also debated the role of security deposits, the handling of trash, and whether bathroom access should be restricted to lawn-only events. They agreed to bring back another draft for the July 20th meeting, incorporating further revisions based on the discussion.
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