The Acton Finance Committee voted to form a new subcommittee to produce a five- to 10-year financial forecast for the town. Fred Loeffler and Scott Sullivan will serve as members, Alex Lenz as chair, and Jason Cole as alternate, with the panel's work sunsetting December 31, 2026.
The Acton Select Board voted unanimously to continue a hearing on a proposed Primrose child care center to June 1.
The Acton Finance Committee elected new leadership and approved its annual budget stance while launching plans for a deficit subcommittee.
The Acton Select Board approved fiscal 2027 transfer station fee increases and elected new officers. Non-senior access stickers rise from $115 to $127, senior stickers from $12 to $15, and recycling stickers from $20 to $25, effective September 1, 2026, Budget Director Ellie Anderson said.
Acton Town Meeting approves Insulet tax deal, $1.4 million arboretum expansion, and four zoning articles on night two.
Acton's Annual Town Meeting approved more than $128 million in combined school and municipal spending for fiscal year 2027 and authorized $2.75 million in borrowing to replace the failed heating and cooling systems at Town Hall.
Acton Select Board approved a special permit for a Great Road trade-shop redevelopment after months of review.
Acton Finance Committee warns a Proposition 2.5 override is likely within three years as cumulative deficits approach $8.5 million.
ACTON -- April 15, 2026, Millis Finance Committee unanimously recommended all 24 articles on the May 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, including a $684,935 capital projects appropriation and a $1,286,633 borrowing authorization
Acton Finance Committee defers release of fiscal SWOT analysis ahead of Town Meeting, citing unresolved data questions and override language in need of revision.
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