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Members: Alissa Nicol (Chair), David D. Martin (Vice Chair), Francesca Arsenault (Clerk), Pam Nourse (Member), Dean A. Charter (Member)

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Select Board Opens FY27 Budget Workshops

Acton's Select Board and Finance Committee opened fiscal 2027 budget hearings as Police Chief James Cogan announced his retirement after 42 years with the department. Town Manager John Mangiarotti said the town will "announce the transition plan next month" and recruit a new chief this spring.

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