2006
ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
Acton Incorporated as a Town:
July 3, 1735
Type Of Government:
Town Meetings ~ Selectmen/Town Manager
Location
Eastern Massachusetts, Middlesex County, bordered on the east by Carlisle and Concord,
:
on the west by Boxborough, on the north by Westford and
Littleton,
Sudbury, and the southwest by Stow and Maynard.
Elevation at
Town
Hall:
268 above mean sea
level
Land Area:
Approximately 20 square miles
Population:
Year
Persons
1950
3.510
1960
7,238
1970
14,770
1980
19,000
1990
18.143
2000
20.331
2001
19.789
2002
19.842
2003 2004
19,847
19,916
2006
IN
MEMORIAM
20,081
Edwin W. Richter Acton School Committee, Building Committee for the Douglas and Gates, Junior and Twin Schools
Member of the Douglas School Council Member of the Acton Board of Health Active participating member of Town Meeting James Kazokas Call Firefighter,
West Acton
Bernard Caoutte, Retired Fire Captain
COVER PICTURE: North Acton Recreation Area Walkway and Beach David Chang, photographer
on
the south by
Town
2006
of
Annual
Acton,
Reports
Massachusetts
Two Hundred and
Sixty-Eighth Municipal Year
for the year ending
December
31, 2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
2.
Administrative Services
7.
Works and Environment
3
Board of Appeals
62
Town Manager Town Report Committee
4
Building Department
62
5
Cemetery Commission
63
Volunteer Coordinating Committee
5
Community
64
Management
Preservation Committee
Engineering Department
65
66
Board of Assessors
6
Highway Department Land Stewardship Committee
House Sales Elizabeth White Fund Finance Committee Goodnow Fund (report not submitted)
6
Municipal Properties
68
Natural Resources
70
Financial
Services
Town Accountant 3.
Public
Board of Selectmen
Human
10
10 8.
1
Community
Safety
Animal Inspector
1
Services
Commission on Disability Community Housing Corporation Council on Aging
71
Board of Health
71
Dog
73
Officer
18
Emergency Management Agency
18
Fire
20
Auxiliary Fire Department
78
Housing Authority
22
Police Department
79
Public Health Nursing Service
23
Post/Crew 7 Search and Rescue
83
Sealer of Weights and Measures
24
Veterans' Graves
24
9.
Education and Libraries Acton and Acton-Boxborough Schools Report
Minuteman Science-Technology High School Acton Memorial Library West Acton Citizens' Library 5.
74
Legislative
10.
Historical
Commission
Town
Elections
and
3,
84
2006
Statistics
38
Annual Town Election, March 28, 2006
44 48
State Primary. Sept. 19,
State Election. Nov. 7,
Cultural and Historical Activities
Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council Historic District Commission
6.
25
73
Department
Annual Town Meeting. April 4.
67
11.
104
Other Information Registered Voter Statistics
51
Dog
51
Vital Statistics
12.
100
2006
49
Community Development
99
2006
107 107
Statistics
107
Acton Information
Cable Advisory
52
National. State, and County Officials
Economic Development Committee
53
Elected
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
53
Appointments by Moderator
Outdoor Lighting Education Committee Planning Department
56
Appointments by Selectmen
1
57
Appointments by Town Manager
113
Public Celebrations Committee
58
Street/Precinct List
115
Recreation Department
59
Map
122
Town
109 110
of Acton
Senior and Disabled Tax Relief Committee
60
Town
Transportation Advisory Committee
60
Volunteer Application
Lowell Regional Transit Authority
61
Boards. Committees, Commissions E-mails
At Your Service
2
109
Officials
....
124 1
Inside
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Back Cover
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BOARD OF SELECTMAN
these matters that could have an important financial impact on
Sewer
the residents in the
Two
successful year for the that an effort
Town
was underway
we
of Acton. Last year to
change the
state
The membership of the Board of Selectman underwent some changes as well. At the board's annual reorganization
reported
formula under
Ch. 70 aid to education. Through the leadership of many Acto-
were successful resulting
nians, those efforts
formula part
that has
due
in a
after
new funding
and
have been able
to address pressing
As has been
exercised caution, crafting
the case in the past, the its
Peter Ashton and
town has
town
the relevant
town boards and committees have
again met throughout the budgetary year to present this year's fiscal
year '08.
November,
In
annual "State of the
Board of Selectman convened
the
its
will
I
complete our terms and service
to the
The Board recognizes the valuable contributions made by Mr. Ashton in his nine years of service as a Selectman, as well as his prior service on the Finance Committee. During his tenure, Mr. Ashton championed the cause of all citizens and worked to maximize tax revenues in a fair and fiscally sound manner, his leadership and valuable contributions to the town
budgets to address the carefully
defined scope of needed services. Through the Acton Leadership
Group (ALG),
the board through a special election
elected as Vice-Chair, and Lauren Rosenzweig became the Clerk of the Board. Selectman Andrew Magee was re-elected in the elections held in March 2006. Both
needs regarding the level
of services provided, as well as the backlog of capital projects to be funded.
town meeting, Peter Ashton stepped down as Chairman, I was elected to succeed him, my second term as Chair.
Andrew Magee, who joined in December of 2005. was
brought some budgetary relief to the town. In
funding formula changes, the town and the schools
to
budget for
District.
thousand and six has been a very productive and
this April.
are greatly appreciated.
third
Town" meeting to hear citizens' concerns and need for sidewalks throughout the
The Community Preservation Committee continued to recommend projects to the town that were well received and
town and the potential fiscal consequences of the state rule known as "990" and the impact that regulation is having on the level
the purchase of open space, restoration of the historic Fitzgerald
comments about
the town's financial situation, as well as other
select topics, including the
of services provided to our students
at the
approved by the town's
citizens. Inclusive
(Kennedy) piano, appropriations
Acton-Boxborough
of monies
to build the
set aside for
Bruce Freeman
Regional High School. The feedback received through the state
Rail Trail and to help build playgrounds, as well as funds for
of the town meeting was extremely helpful in crafting budgets
affordable housing initiatives,
and prioritizing concerns of citizens and we hope
best
same
to repeat the
remains today one of the state
funds
for the benefit of everyone in Acton.
in future years.
Following on
CPC
programs adopted by the town which leverages
last year's
annual town meeting,
The Board of Selectman would
members of
who
like to
thank
all
of those
of the town boards and
Board of Selectmen. Finance and School Committees met to address the capital needs and have worked throughout the year in
citizen volunteers
developing a five-year capital plan. The town saw renovations
forward and devoted their time, effort and talents to the town.
and improvements
As Theodore Roosevelt
the
to the transfer station
making
all
committees (both elected and appointed) for having stepped
more
the station
served on
in the
adapted quote noted, "The credit
users friendly and improving the traffic flow and recycling area.
belongs to the
man
Other capital improvements included the repair and replacement
whose face
marred by dust and sweat and blood; who
of the town hall slate roof and the repair to the ceiling of the
valiantly;
Faulkner room
in
Town
place for town activities.
saw the debut of the T. J. O'Grady skate park that together with community support and Community Preservation Act funds became a reality.
worthy cause;
tion to the
Board of Selectmen
after
fail
town
in 1997.
and
will serve to
available to
all
the
town
is
and spends [them-
worst,
[their]
who know
if [they] fail, at least
place shall never be with
neither victory nor defeat."
not a spectator sport and our thanks go out to
all
who participate by volunteering their time and, by their participation, make the end result that much better. We extend a special thanks to all our family members who have sup-
on the property purchased by Those recommendations and any subsequent
Town
ported and continue to support
all
the
town volunteers.
enhance the quality of living and resources
citizens. In addition, the
Board continues
to
Looking toward the
work
W.R. Grace. will continue
Significant progress has been its
future, the
Board of Selectmen are con-
and cooperation among town boards, with everyone's help, that Acton will
fident that with continued coordination
through mediation to resolve the outstanding lawsuits and issues raised by
strives
of those citizens
almost two years of delibera-
steps will be the subject of ongoing discussion with the
at the
while daring greatly, so that
Democracy
presenta-
tions concerning the possible uses
the
actually in the arena,
who at the best, knows the triumph of
high achievement; and who,
those cold and timid souls its
is
who errs and comes short again and again, who knows
selves] in a
also
The Morrison Farm Reuse Committee made
woman] who
the great enthusiasm, the great devotions,
Hall that serves as a major gathering
The town
is
[and the
made and
the various
remain a vibrant, engaging and a strong community that serves
efforts to bring a final resolution to
3
and
listens to
everyone's interests. Recent news concerning the
state aid to the
very encouraging that the financial picture
As a result of it's investigations, the Public Employees Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC)
improve which should help the town face the
has required the Middlesex Retirement Board to
town
will continue to
is
inevitable challenges ahead.
town, and to
I
1
.
has been an honor to serve the
It
appreciate the opportunity to have
turn over substantially
worked with and
to the
have represented the townsfolk of Acton.
all
of the System's assets
Pension Reserve Investment Management
Board (PRIM), overseers of the $43 billion Pension Reserve Investment Trust Fund (PRIT). The PRIT
Walter M. Foster
Fund consists of the retirement assets of the the State Teachers' Retirement System.
Fund has had investment that far
TOWN MANAGER been able
year! This
among
is
to report in recent years.
Just
the best
slow
that the
There have been several key resignations from the Middlesex Retirement Board and System.
3.
Gubernatorial candidates are calling for
two years ago. every
closed Calendar Year 2005, however,
were beginning to see signs
state
economy
we
take over the investment assets of
we worked
Indeed, as
proved
throughout the
we had
seen important
improve so substantially
that
4.
we
Moreover, the Board
is
approximately
filed
"Home
State of the Town: The Selectmen convened
FY08
Town" meeting
of the allowable limit under Proposition 2
Vi
Acton has
Rule" legislation seeking
ment System and reinvest our funds is better managed.
giving serious
consideration to limiting the Real Estate Tax increase for to
state.
permission to withdraw from the Middlesex Retire-
were talking about "windfall" revenues. Now, as we close 2006, the economic picture for Acton has changed so much that the Selectmen have announced that an Operating Override will not be needed in 2007.
to
through 2006, the indications
be correct and by mid-year
to
indicators, such as State Aid,
PRIM
numerous poorly
performing retirement systems, such as Middlesex,
that
had plagued Massachusetts for half a decade might be turning around.
returns over recent years
exceed the performance of the Middlesex
2.
news I have
sign pointed to the need for an Operating Override to fund the
FY08 Budget. As we
and
investments over the same period.
A Good Year: 2006 was a good
State
The PRIT
in
in a
system that
the third successful "State of the
2006. This year's meeting featured informa-
the reemergence of the public sewers discus-
on ongoing WR Grace negotiations, the Acton Neighborhood Network and the work of the Design Review Guidelines Committee as well as featured subjects such as Capital Planning efforts of the Town and Schools and the "990" Mandate
sion in Acton. After several years of very successful operation of
facing the Schools. These are timely, informal opportunities for
A. 2006 was, indeed, a good year!
tional updates
l
Sewers:
2006 also saw the
new Middle
Fort
Pond Brook Sewer
have established a new committee possibilities of
town. This
expansion of
initiative will
this
at a
to other
in the
subsequent
Acton
Selectmen
to consider the options
system
move forward
recommendations expected
District, the
and
NESWC costs.
full
contract,
Thank you
months ahead, with
Town Meeting.
It is
we have
we have
finally
to
whole-heartedly promote
recycling. Redesign of the recycling area this spring has provided
clean, accessible facilities that invite recycling.
All residents
are encouraged to visit this facility and enjoy the benefits of
recycling.
Middlesex Retirement: Last year
I
reported the results of investigations of the
operations of the Middlesex Retirement System and Acton's
ongoing year
I
efforts to achieve significant
am
truly an
for the opportunity to serve
honor of which
Don
a stable operation with predictable
been able
pleased to report
Town
to attend and participate.
I
am
you another
proud.
Respectfully submitted,
year of operations without the burden of the
Additionally, without the onerous conditions of this
contract,
encouraged
needy parts of
Trash Disposal After a
citizens to provide their thoughts and guidance to
leaders. All residents are
reform of this system. This
that:
4
P.
Johnson.
Town Manager
year.
TOWN REPORT COMMITTEE
VOLUNTEER COORDINATING COMMITTEE
The Town Report committee is responsible for the publication of the Annual Town Report. This involves notifying and
The Volunteer Coordinating Committee (VCC) works Board of Selectmen, Town Manager and Town Modera-
collecting the individual components, proofing the items before
and
after they are sent to the printer
and serving as a
for the
liaison with
tor to help staff
the printer to ensure that an accurate and complete as possible
Town Report
is
prepared.
boards. During 2006 approximately 150
The
VCC
As has been true for recent years, Ann Chang and Christine
Town
boards and committees.
interviewed 25 candidates to
were appointed Joyce have carried the main responsibility for
Town
people served as volunteers on
to serve.
We
fill
openings and many
monitor the status of committee
membership and recommend reappointment of members who
this year's report.
are eligible and wish to serve additional terms.
Particular thanks are given to Christine for her attention and
support throughout
all
the steps in this process.
to thank all those boards in
We
and committees who got
would
like
Acton
their reports
is
fortunate to have an active and dedicated volunteer
force serving on approximately 28 volunteer boards. Acton's
before the January 15 deadline. Cooperation on meeting the
volunteers contribute thousands of hours of valuable time and
deadlines makes everyone's job easier, including the printer's.
service to the
Town. The Town could
not function as well as
it
does without the dedicated volunteers.
We
thank David Chang, Theodore Jarvis. and the Rec-
reation Department for supplying the photographs Acton's
We encourage anyone who
recreation areas and the Richter family for the photograph of
Edwin
Town committee
Richter.
to
tions are available at
fill
is
interested in serving
Town
Hall, the Libraries and in the
Report.
Ann Chang Mildred Jarvis
Nancy Whitcomb, Chairman
Christine Joyce
Giorgio Bruschi Jean Schoch Efi
5
on any
out a volunteer application. Applica-
Papadopoulos
Town
1
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES Sale Date
Price
8/16/2005
335,500
10/3/2005
572,000
8/29/2005
314,900
1 1
Name BANKSIDE HOLLOW BERRY LN BETH CIR BETH CIR
12/5/2005
299,000
15
BILLINGS ST
8/31/2005
458,000
2
BLACK HORSE DR BLACK HORSE DR BLUE HERON WY BLUEBERRY PA BREWSTER LN BREWSTER LN BROMFIELDRD
6/23/2005
471,900
Number
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
521 1 1
The Town's tax base grew by more than $234 million in valuation from FY05. This was due to new construction and market changes, reflective January sification hearing, the
1
,
6
2005. At the annual clas-
Board of Selectman voted a uniform tax
rate of $14.58.
26 1
Fiscal Year 2006
Valuation
2
Summary
%
Valuation
Property Class
Commercial
106,668,445
40,528,806
1.1%
310,323,682
Industrial
Personal Property
Total Taxable Value
of Total
87.9% 8.2% 2.8%
3,318,844,983
Residential
4
36 17 1
252
264 274
100%
3,776,365,916
28 1 9
on the
The Board of Assessors regular scheduled meetings are first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. in the Town
Hall. Additional meetings are held as needed. Dates
are posted
48 hours
in
53 143
and times
8
advance.
10
4
Tax Rates
21
Com/Ind/PP
Residential 14.58
103
14.58
108
Assessors
207
James Kotanchik, Chairman
399 413
Susan Miller
David Brown 1
34 91
2005
HOME SALES
97 15
Sale Date
531
Name ACORN PARK DR ACORN PARK DR
35
AGAWAM RD
14
80
ALCOTT ST ALCOTT ST ALCOTT ST ALCOTT ST
11
ALEXANDRA WY
Number 523
51
66
6 156
250 356 252 2 114 117 5
Street
ALGONQUIN RD ARLINGTON ST ARLINGTON ST ARLINGTON ST ARLINGTON ST ASHWOOD RD AUDUBON DR AUDUBON DR BADGER CIR
15
Price
7/8/2005
854,000
140
1/14/2005
817,500
19
12/15/2005
355,000
17
8/15/2005
540,000
23
5/6/2005
545,000
23
6/30/2005
652,000
17
10/27/2005
590,000
19
6/29/2005
793,000
23
6/29/2005
475,000
17
423,000
19
10/14/2005
440,000
9
7/26/2005
523,500
23
10/14/2005
440,000
15
11/29/2005
489,900
9
421,000
15
9/15/2005
410,000
15
11/1/2005
710.000
17
5/27/2005
7/22/2005
6
Street
BROOKSIDE CIR BROWN BEAR CRSG BROWN BEAR CRSG BROWN BEAR CRSG BROWN BEAR CRSG
9/15/2005
537,000
8/10/2005
629,900
10/7/2005
1,150,000
9/9/2005
355,000
7/1/2005
374,000
9/14/2005
645,000
7/13/2005
699,900
6/9/2005
290,000
4/15/2005
368,000
3/16/2005
330,000
8/1/2005
352,000
BRUCEWOOD RD BRUCEWOOD RD BUTTERNUT HOLLOW
7/27/2005
600.000
3/4/2005
609,000
12/1/2005
273,000
CANTERBURY HILL RD CANTERBURY HILL RD CASTLE DR CENTRAL ST CENTRAL ST CENTRAL ST CENTRAL ST CENTRAL ST CENTRAL ST CHESTNUT ST CONANT ST CONCORD RD CONCORD RD COOLIDGE DR COOLIDGE DR DAVIS RD DAVIS RD #A1 DAVIS RD#A12
12/16/2005
938,595
12/29/2005
915,620
2/28/2005
535,000
DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS DAVIS
RD#A13 RD#A13 RD#A16
RD #A3 RD #A4 RD #A8 RD #A8 RD #B1 RD#B10 RD #B RD#B12 RD#B14 RD #B15 RD#B16 1
3/4/2005
694,000
7/5/2005
420,000
2/1/2005
199,999
7/25/2005
649,900
3/31/2005
275,000
10/12/2005
450,000
1/18/2005
786,000
3/25/2005
580,000
8/12/2005
640,000
6/15/2005
495,000
4/15/2005
670,000
4/15/2005
670,000
7/27/2005
666,000
8/26/2005
190,000
9/19/2005
138,000
3/7/2005
110,740
6/30/2005
142,900
6/15/2005
168,000
8/8/2005
145,000
11/22/2005
105,000
5/3/2005
135,000
7/28/2005
139,900
6/20/2005
200,000
11/4/2005
180,000
12/9/2005
130,000
7/25/2005
149,000
5/2/2005
130,000
8/29/2005
195,000
6/15/2005
183,900
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in its duties the
review of and
the budget for the annual meet-
review of and recommendations concerning any other
ing, the
matter of financial nature arising
at
the annual meeting or at any
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(864.16)
4.064.51
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115,355.19 CO OOO CA bo,zzo.b4
(261.10)
2,460 28 1,299 59
193,410.93
(2,411.19)
9,045.91
0.00
200,045.65
188 16 188.16
(42.55)
104 86 104.86
0.00
250.47
2,196.88 6,346 81 827 38
(820.55)
(5.85)
27.17
173,310 32
(3,232 29)
15,095 93 38,455 60 236,232.92
(106 81)
6,030 38 1,000 17
(272.23)
1
(4,489.72)
9,481.66
16,968 09
(988.11)
1,116 30
17,096 28
6,449 46
(381 25)
320.31
25
(79.37)
6,388 52 884 69
2,910 79 9,192 24
(176.60)
52 81 140 45 345.57 43 62 1 14 42
(1
(42.55)
(136 10) (164 58)
89,016 13
(5,487 49)
7021
16,518 02
(379.17)
TOTAL CEMETERY TRUST FUNDS
91
71 1
1
1
(215 86)
23,954 86
250 47
2.300 90 6,537 06 848 70
924.57 242 24
(51 99)
61
7032 7033 7034 7035 7036 7037 7038 7039 7040
,221
22,916.37
,564 30
7031
END BAL PER G/L 6/30/2006
7/1/2005
7013 7014 7015 7016 7017 7018 7019 7020
7022 7023 7024 7025 7026 7027 7028 7029 7030
ENCUMBRANCE
REVENUES
176,108 41
,257.13 0.00
15,989 29 39,440 50 241,224.86
2,874.64 9,321 95
619.13 1,514 14
87,414 82 16,784 44
3,886 18 645 59
2,831 47
(216 80)
158.81
131 ,769 66
(13,353 38)
10,067.72
2,773 48 0 00
128,484 00 2,181 72
2,213 13
(146.98)
1
6,705 41 21,120 35
(471 23)
349 78
(33,674 01)
27,417.20 434.73
0 00
14,863.54
0 00
12,773 48 182,400 36
0 00
4,842 56 2,433 96 144,757 13
15.57
12,449 93
(111.18)
187,604 81 5,165 98
(18,778.35)
(229 77)
13,573 90 255.64
4,924 25
(335 80)
254
2,500 54 147,869 29 1 15,682 70
(233.05)
166.47
(12,304 30)
9,192 14
,366.28)
1,745 84
(65 68)
4,173 20 97.20
6.938 63
(341.94)
2.490.50
(166.58)
1,791.43
(138 49)
1,573 96
(88 27)
26,462 25
(304 04)
9,632 69
(1
6,583 96
5,191 85
1
1
18,489 62 1,777.36
328.35 128 58
6,925.04 1,756.27
(3,646 88)
103 33 66 59 982.74 2,320.22
835,714.71
(93,981.54)
76,851.53
2,452 50
1
,552.28
27,140.95
8,306 03 0.00
818,584.70
0 00
1,454 97
0 00
2,558 36
HIGH SCHOOL FUND
7041
766 35
(256 50)
T-90 KATHERINE M KINSLEY T-88 WILLIAM A WILD FUND T-78 SUSAN/LUTHER CONANT
7042 7043 7044 7045 7046 7047 7048 7049 7050
1,082 64
(112 54)
2,710 97
(615 66)
3,578 37
(36.08)
1,496 16
(12 44)
4,242 87 1,474 04
(164.03) (129.65)
179 48 484.87 463 05 175.65 56 25 611.15 96 44
1,644 35
(25 81)
132.41
1,750 95
297 46 877.15 1,599 46 322 14 3,804 28 4,086 82
(10.43)
55 88
(7.62)
35.97
342 91 905 50 1,910 38
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LUKE TUTTLE FUND \Ait~t o t a n. iTr~ n NEWELL B TAINTER T-82 LIBRARY PLANTER FUND T-80 MILDRED P MOORE T-70 MARK CLAPP FUND T-76 HIRAM J HAPGOOD FUND T-86 t aa T-84
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TOTAL EXPENDABLE TRUST
7051
7052 7053 7054
201 09 (4.65)
(586.31) (29 04) nC\
689.33
3,717 94 1
,539 97
4,689 99 1,440.83
109 83 23 73 689 22
341.22 3,907.19
120.93
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107,343.43
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1,575,668.61
17
i
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION ON DISABILITY In 2006, the
Commission on
ACTON COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION
Disability addressed the needs
of people with disabilities in our community by purchasing a
DPH
The Acton Community Housing Corporation,
video, "Medical Care: Adults with Physical Disabilities"
and designing a training workshop for Medical Providers around accessibility
a
town
board appointed by the Board of Selectmen, with a mission to
ACHC
increase the supply of affordable housing in the town.
and communication.
exists to facilitate the creation of affordable housing opportunities
We joined forces with the Recreation Department to survey Town playgrounds
the
their safety
and
in
with priority to Acton residents, children of Acton residents,
and employees working
order to develop a plan for improving
in
Acton. The committee continues to
be very busy overseeing the creation of new affordable housing
accessibility. units.
We continued to raise awareness in Acton with our booth at
Most of ACHCs time
Oktoberfest, our detection of barriers and contributing our considered opinions on variance requests to the state Architectural
Access Board. Our publication, "'Accessible Dining
was of it
interest to the
as a guide for their
In
40B
of proposed
in
2006 was spent with developers
affordable housing developments, creating a
Comprehensive Permit Policy with
Acton,"
the Planning
of Selectmen, and participating on the
Lexington commission and they are using
Board and Board
Community
Preservation
Committee. But our primary focus was on the ACHC's
own.
housing proposal the Willow-Central residences. This ,
In the past
up of the 2006
we
related. This year
to the Transportation
on
this vital piece
we handed
Advisory Committee
we
received
to continue to
ment
work
ACHC
of infrastructure.
most of
1
20% on
Bettez and
Nancy Tavernier spent
ACHC proposal for the re-use
.
farmhouse
parcel
was taken
for back-taxes in
to select a developer to build a duplex
on the Central Street side of the parcel bungalow and a single family style building on the Willow Street side. The duplex would contain a 3-BR unit and a 2-BR unit; the bungalow would be a 3-BR unit. The conceptual design was style building
created with input from the neighborhood and town boards. to
phone
calls
related;
10%
from individual
ACHC received a state grant to fund the preliminary design
about government
medical information (which
we
work and permitting
more knowledgeable sources). The remainder of the calls were from individuals in need of an accessible ear. To reach Commission members call 978 263-2579 or 266-1 129 refer to
costs. This grant
was used
to
and architectural design for the project. April voters authorized the to
ACHC. ACHC
Board of Selectmen
paid the
Town
to
do engineering
Town Meeting
convey the property
the back taxes, penalties, legal
expenses, and clean-up costs of the property, totaling $203,000 using
Commission Members John Brako
CPA and housing gift funds. The Zoning Board of Appeals
approved the Comprehensive Permit is
Brenda Viola
to put out an
in
December. The next step
RFP seeking a developer of the 3 unit project. We
anticipate conveying the property to a selected developer
Janet Feasel
Beatriz
The
995 The ACHC proposes
residents and service agencies in Acton. Twenty-five percent of
were transportation
members Ryan
year working on the
for affordable housing.
Commission for help in developing a regional resource guide for consumers and MRC professionals. We donated a book on disabilities, "Just Like Life Only More So" by a local author, Dana Snyder-Grant, to the high school library and other materials to the Acton Memorial Library.
As always, we responded
this
of a parcel of Town-owned land on Willow and Central Streets
tion
agencies;
activities.
Willow-Central Residences, Chapter 40B develop-
the reins over
We received a request from the Massachusetts Rehabilita-
the calls
ever
a wrap-
initiated the process of looking into trans-
portation issues. Twenty-five percent of the calls
were transportation
first
is
spring and occupancy of the three units by late
Maimone
will be sold to
Jean Nigro greater than
Lisa Franklin
may
by
The
late
units
low-moderate income households with incomes no
80%
of the Area Median Income.
One
of the units
be purchased by the Acton Housing Authority. Proceeds
from the
sale of the units.
CPA funds, gift
be part of the development revenue mix.
18
fall.
funds, and grants will
The pace of this at
project has been agonizing and frustrating
times but the reward will be great
when
is
it
finally
Lillian
ACHC
complete.
We have many people to thank for keeping us going, both within
2 unit
Town government and
would remain
throughout the community.
Road Residences met several times with a developer of
40B development on
a cul de sac.
home
with a yard, located
a
proposed
house which
The affordable
as part of the project.
be a small single family
Fort Pond Brook Place, Chapter 40B development
a site with an existing
unit
would
at the
end of
Unfortunately, the Board of Selectmen declined
ACHC
Pond Brook Place development on River Street was completed and occupied by April 2006. The development includes two affordable units, one of which was purchased by
to
an Acton school teacher.
140 Main Street, the Acton Music Center The developer of this multifamily renovation met with the ACHC to discuss possible affordable housing involvement. The
The
Fort
The Woodlands
at Laurel Hill,
mended
Chapter 40B develop-
ment
condominium units. After negotiations, the the building was conditioned to allow ACHC
additional 305 units to be added to Acton's affordable housing
count since
all
units in a rental
In addition, the Planning
special permit for to
buy down
a unit
for sale as an affordable unit or, a cash or in-kind contribution
development count as affordable.
to
ACHC.
Unfortunately the amount of subsidy needed for the
buy down would exceed ACHC's budget. Instead
Board approved 64 2-BR condominium
townhouses as an age-restricted development adjacent rental
had recom-
it.
building will be preserved and restored while adding six luxury
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved this 296 rental development at the end of December 2005, allowing an
unit
approve the LIP application even though
to the
is
complex, with 10% of the units affordable. In December
providing architectural services to the
the architect
ACHC for the Willow-
Central development.
2006, the development was sold to Avalon Bay, a publicly traded apartment developer
who
Towne Building Reuse The plans to develop the Towne Building into 18 units of mixed income rental moved forward in 2006 after languishing in red tape for several years. The ACHC and the Town revised the original Request for Proposals and selected a new developer
builds throughout the country.
Davis Place, Chapter 40B development Developers approached ACHC to seek their input on a pro-
posed 40B development on the corner of Prospect
ACHC
Ave.
for an 8 unit
was able
development
BOS. DHCD, and was in
cited as being
Acton. The
the
first
to give design and
the
site
and Mass.
lay-out preferences
in a village style design.
friendliest
in
it
a
Ground,
Inc.,
Inc.
an
affiliate
The long-term
of Lowell-based lease
was
finally
signed by the Board of Selectmen on Dec ember, 18, 2006.
It
will take at least a year for the developer to begin the renova-
was used for good case study.
tion of the building. This project
policy
was
Common
Community Teamwork,
it
40B's yet experienced
new Comprehensive Permit
time with this development,
in April,
The ACHC,
ZBA all approved the development and
one of the
Construction began
St.
would never have happened
without the dedication and perseverance of ACHC
November.
Whittlesey.
He
created the original
member Bob
RFP documents
and sought
out developers to bid on the project.
Blanchard Place, Chapter 40B development The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a comprehensive permit for a 12-unit townhouse development
at
137 Prospect
Four of the
units will be in a farmhouse-style building facing
Prospect
with eight units being in two separate buildings to
St.
Condominium Buy Down Program Consultant Judi Barrett was hired to develop an action plan
St.
ACHC to buy down the market price of selected condominiums to an affordable price and make them deed restricted units. The ACHC plans to begin a pilot program in 2007. using for the
the rear of the property. Three of the units will be affordable
and sold
to First
CPA funds for the subsidy. We will
Time Homebuyers.
first
hold a lottery to measure
the interest in such unit ownerships and to see
Main
what
size units are
most in demand. Then ACHC will approach unit owners in a few developments to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement
Madison Place, Chapter 40B development The proposed Madison Place development on North
the
was put on hold while alternatives to the demolition site were pursued. After agreement was reached with the Historical Commission that would allow the house to be moved, the project moved forward to the Zoning Board of Appeals and should be approved easily in early 2007. It is an 8 unit development in 4 duplex buildings similar to the Franklin Place design. The developers of Madison Place have shown a great willingness to work in a collaborative approach with the Town.
leading to the placement of an income eligible family.
St.
of an historic house on
Soft Second Loan The Town is a DHCD-approved Soft Second Loan community allowing First Time Homebuyers to get a discount on their
mortgage expenses through participating
Community
ACHC member
local banks.
Preservation Committee
Chair Nancy Tavernier serves as an Associate
of the
Community
Preservation Committee. The
ACHC received Town Meeting approval for its CPA request for Land Acquisition and Development
19
costs of Willow-Central at
ACHC has submitted a proposal to the CPC for 2007 would add $100,000 to the Community Housing Program Fund to be used to create new deed-restricted units.
COUNCIL ON AGING
$ 160,000. that
The Acton Council on Aging provides services and to citizens 60 and over in the Town of Acton. The Smith-Cloonan Senior Center is located on 50 Audubon Drive
programs
A fiord a bit-
Unit count for 2006
The current total of subsidized housing units in Acton as of December 2006 is 534, of which 36 are affordable home ownership units and 304 are rentals under the oversight of ACHC. The major increase in the housing count comes from the approval of The Woodlands where all 296 rental units will be counted as In addition to the
affordable.
income
rentals
ACHC
units, 155 units for
in the
town
as affordable. This
is
7%
of the
South Acton.
In addition to staff offices, the senior center
other classes, group meetings, programs and recreation. smaller
room accommodates
legal consultation
low
a week.
total
five
A
health clinics, computer classes,
and tax appointments. The Minuteman Senior
Services lunch program takes place in the dining
under the control of the Acton Housing Authority
are included in the total count. This represents
housing units
in
has two large rooms providing space for dining, daily exercise,
room
four days
Home delivered meals are offered to homebound seniors
days a week.
a dramatic step
forward to the goal of 10%.
The Council on Aging
staff is available 8 to 5,
Monday
through Friday, to provide resource information and consultaThis was a very busy year for the members of the Acton
Community Housing Corporation
We
rewarding.
Selectmen,
would
Town
like to especially
and
Staff,
We
for their
like to
in
housing
would be
little
This year
progress
made
member Robert
member,
site
manager.
Barbara Winders, a most valued
retired this year after
20 years of service.
thank our very
and talented committee members. Without
loyal
cation, there
make referrals to other members are Jean
istrative Assistant,
Services meal
would especially
to
Debby Mozzicato, Program Coordinator. Judy Peters, AdminRon Paskavitz, Van Driver and Steve Ryan, Substitute Van Driver. Edith Dietrich is the Minuteman Senior
also wish to thank
staff I
and
appropriate. Staff
tor,
delivering another productive year.
As Chairman,
their families
Fleming, Director, Carol Steiner, Outreach/Volunteer Coordina-
ongoing
housing developers for their collaboration
and
community agencies when
thank the Board of
Town Counsel
support of the Willow-Central project. local affordable
tion to seniors
but always interesting and
their dedi-
The COA budget is funded primarily by
in the affordable
An annual grant from the
the
Town of Acton.
State Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Whittlesey retired
funds limited additional staffing hours and supplies. The Friends
more on his involvement with the Acton Housing Authority. Bob was a tireless supporter of the Towne
of the Council on Aging funds numerous classes, programs,
from
effort.
ACHC
to focus
special events
and day
trips.
Building project and a dedicated long-term affordable housing advocate. all
we
Bob
is
badly missed on
ACHC, we
are grateful for
A
learned from him.
COA
year has been the development and to all
Acton
and Board worked over the summer
survey, which
Vice Chairman, Ryan Bettez
500 surveys have been returned and tabulated.
Naomi McManus
data
Dan Buckley Kevin
Members Pam
is in
was then mailed out
progress and
for this spring, based
McManus
all
Robert Whittlesey (retired) Assoc.
staff
this
comprehensive survey
Chairman, Nancy Tavernier Clerk,
Members
major project
distribution of a
in
new programs fill
The
seniors.
develop the
our October newsletter.
A summary
of
are already being planned
on survey responses.
who took the time to
to
We greatly appreciate
out and return this survey, which will
help us in program development for the next few years.
Shuttle
Bernice Baran
New programs this year have included a "Maintaining Your Balance" series and two very popular programs planned in conjunction with Framingham State College: Broadway Songwriters and
An Overview
of World Religions. Recognizing the
importance of encouraging seniors to be physically active, started an outdoor
walking group
in the fall, the
Acton
we
Striders.
Have you spotted their lime green T shirts on a Wednesday morning? This new group supplements our five day a week exercise programs held in the Senior Center living room. Our Computer program has branched out this year also. A Computer Club is now offered on a drop in basis in addition to a variety of computer workshops. There
is
always a waiting
list
for
work-
shops dealing with digital photography, a most popular topic.
We
20
offer popular
programs on health insurance,
financial
and
legal planning, residential options,
memory enhancement and
from United
Our third annual elegant Holiday Tea enjoyed, as was the spring Fashion Show with Acton was greatly seniors modeling the latest attire. The "Elderberries" are in their second full year of production, as topics of community interest are presented each month on our local cable channel.
1
[
Way
and planned
tor
program provides companionship
opportunity to socialize
phone check
exhibits enhance the living
home
i
i
of local senior
artistic talent.
express their creativity.
artists to
for their raffle this fall, a
door,
is
mailed to every senior
of
enthusiasts have series of lessons, play infor-
Human
each
mally and have planned social/dinner get-togethers. The spring I
opera workshop attracted a lifelong love of opera.
residents
j
and
is
more seniors expressed
in the spring
and
interest in learning or brushing
fall,
fiscal
the
municipal departments. Seniors earn up to $750
in
year in this program designed to provide assistance
a ten passenger van with
is
within the towns of Acton, Concord and Maynard. $1 .00 each
The
as
way
way
within Acton, and $1 .50 each
COA van and another local
van, the
The
Road Runner,
LRTA
is
fessional and scholastic musical groups.
Day
:
ballgames, boat, train and foliage tours, holiday events and of
;
course, restaurants!
is
!
ments are offered bi-monthly by a local elder law attorney. Podia-
I
try,
;
;
is
in areas
D this past year.
is
teers deliver
;
hats
provided
r
r
web
site.
their
Development
major goal
Emergency Fuel Assistance home. Volun-
the" File of Life" to each senior's
meals
to
homebound
seniors each weekday, help
home
and mittens
donate to those
to
in
need.
repairs,
They provide
answer
office
phones and organize our
shelves. Friendly Visitors provide
tax
library
and video book-
welcome companionship
isolated seniors. All these volunteers are
honored
at
to
our spring
Volunteer Recognition event.
Residents
receive help preparing fuel assistance applications as well as
The Acton Lions Club and Acton-Boxboro Rotary Club
accessing other state and local fuel assistance programs.
provide seasonal dinner events for over 100 seniors
A Bereavement group was offered this fall in follow up to the ]
this year.
COA fund many COA classes and programs,
assistance, legal counseling, prepare the newsletter for mailing,
distance caregivers also
receive assistance via phone calls and our
is
prepare the monthly special breakfast, create quilts, laps robes,
of housing, legal and financial assistance, adult day care,
Long
Survey
maintaining fre-
serve special luncheons, teach classes, do minor
home health services, residential care facilities, with specialized resources for Alzheimer's care.
to the Senior
Fund and mail
provided by the Acton
Resource information
relief,
officials.
subsidize day trips, administer the
SHINE( Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) volunteer, supervised by Minuteman Senior Services. Our SHINE counselor has been invaluable in helping seniors figure out the maze of Medicare
COA Board advocates for seniors,
quent contact with legislators and town
The Friends of the
A monthly hearing clinic is
Health insurance counseling
The
with continued focus on real estate tax
and follow up
blood pressure and cholesterol clinics are scheduled by the
.
is
We greatly appreciate our versatile, talented and hard work-
AARP tax volunteers and free legal consultation appoint-
trained
available
programs, classes and services
all
a year to senior citizens.
offered by
]
Acton Public Health Nursing Service.
LRTA office
COA Senior Citizen Newsletter, mailed nine times
ing corps of volunteers.
Assistance with income tax applications
LRTA).
rehearsals,
to
i
detailed in the
trips are offered
museums, flowering gardens, Boston Symphony
are both
Lowell.
Information about
offered throughout the year by amateur, pro-
1
i
in
(
has recently added service to Westford and Boston
hospitals once a week, scheduled directly with the
The monthly "Men's and Ladies' Breakfast" has been well attended. After lunch, seniors enjoy pool, ping pong and card games. Weekly movies are viewed on our large screen TV and entertainment
Fares are
out of town.
administered by the Lowell Regional Transit Authority
up on
other languages.
!
Acton Dept.
Resources, provides opportunities for temporary
The Council on Aging van
always open
Group. French classes were offered
Acton by" the Friends".
wheelchair capacity, which transports seniors and disabled adults
The Genealogy group continues to explore their roots to new members, as is the Book Discussion
.
in
with real estate taxes.
new enthusiasts and those who have had Our weekly Quilting Group donated a
beautiful quilt for the "Friends" raffle, and quilts donated to area
r
is
The medical emergency
to other seniors in need.
The Senior Work program, coordinated by
on Aging
most successful venture.
employment
Our Bridge
the requests of
Durable medical equipment
repairs.
information and stored in a magnetized packet on the refrigerator
new as well as experienced The "One Stroke Painting"
class contributed items to the Friends of the Council
coordinated with the Acton Police
"File of Life", an invaluable form detailing
Art classes are offered regularly
throughout the year and encourage
and an
RUOK
The
Senior Center events.
is
donated by seniors and loaned out
space as program participants and visitors appreciate the breadth [
to isolated seniors
The Handyman program meets
Department.
room
at
program
in
seniors for minor
Ongoing Senior Art
conjunction with Minuteman
in
Senior Services, drew over 70 participants. The Friendly Visi-
volunteer opportunities.
Widows/ Widowers group, which has
cheon gathering. fare
An
Center.
to the
III
at the
Senior
provides free dress rehearsals and Video
Signals a weekly movie. High school students rake lawns and
transitioned into a lun-
Indian luncheon, offering delicious Indian
and a cultural program, funded by a grant
Theater
deliver buckets of "safety sand" to seniors' homes.
"Friends"
21
The Salvation
Army, Community Supper and the Friends of the Acton COA assist seniors in need. The Acton Women's Club, school groups,
meet the needs of our residents and buildings. Federal funding levels continue to decrease. While balancing these shortfalls the
area church groups, an area businessman and private citizens
AHA continues to pride itself on its proactive approach to assist-
donate food and
gifts to others at the holidays.
THANK YOU energy and
skills to
to all
who have
Our Family
ing residents.
helped volunteered their time,
home ownership. This year will be a first time home buyer.
into
one of our participants Jean Fleming, Director
Program (FSS) has
past couple of years several families have
from our housing and
citizens.
Self-Sufficiency
families increase their incomes and improve their
Over the
lives.
enhance the well being of Acton's senior
many
The Housing Authority Board, staff and
Board Members
moved
another
residents are very
thankful for the ongoing support and generosity of the people
Stephen Baran, Chair,
who
Gena Manalan, Vice Chair
churches, synagogues, communities of faith, local businesses,
Anita Dodson,
the Lions
Bill Ely,
food and
Ed
difference in the lives of the people
Carell,
Pat Ellis, Sally
live
and work
in
Acton. During the Holiday season
Club and countless individuals and families donated gifts to
our residents. These contributions made a
also like to thank the Family Self-
Thompson,
mittee
Paul Turner,
many
members and
the Eliot
real
The AHA would Sufficiency Program Com-
we
serve.
Community Health Center for the
invaluable services they provide to our residents.
Barbara Tallone Barbara Cantrill, Associate
Board of Commissioners Robert Whittlesey, Chair Jean Schoch, Vice-Chair
Dennis Sullivan, Treasurer
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Bernice Baran, Assistant Treasurer
Ken Sghia-Hughes,
Secretary
Kelley Cronin, Executive Director
The Acton Housing Authority (AHA) Board of Commissioners and staff strive to provide safe, decent, affordable housing
our residents and
Town can
operates 142 units of state-aided
Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinating Committee Carolyn Andrews, Metro West Employment Career
The AHA owns and housing. The AHA has two
take pride
in.
Center/SMOC
developments for elderly and/or handicapped individuals; 68 units located
Way. Both developments were constructed
AHA has a
Bernice Baran, Acton Housing Authority
on Windsor Avenue and 23 units located on Sachem
12 unit
home
Liza Cormier, Network for
The which was
in the 1980's.
for people with disabilities
Dan Daley, Middlesex Legal Services Deborah Garfield, Eliot Community Human
The AHA has 12 family units in six duplexes and 27 condominium units scattered through out Acton. The AHA also manages 170 rental subsidies. These purchased
in
1985 and
built in 1900.
rental subsidies are used to assist
The
AHA was
Community Supporter Tom Markham, Minuteman Regional High Linda Mathinos, Acton Boxboro Community Education Patricia Russell, Spring House Carol Lake,
low-income individuals and
established in 1970 and has a five person
by the Governor. The Board
is
are elected
and one
is
Services
Jon Kerr, Danny's Place
families rent housing in the private market.
Board of Commissioners, four
Women's Lives
Kelley Cronin, Acton Housing Authority
Susan Serino, Acton Boxborough High School
appointed
Barbara Smith, Recycling Ministries
responsible for setting policy and
Fran Spayne, Acton Housing Authority
for budget oversight.
Carol Steiner, Council on Aging
Betsy Sweet, Community Partnership for Children
The AHA is appreciative of the Town of Acton's ongoing support. The Town awarded the AHA with Community Preservation Funds for a housing consultant last year. The AHA will be working with the consultant and community advocates to identify new ways to assist people in need of housing assistance. The AHA is also in the process of purchasing new condominium units to increase the supply of affordable
The ties
housing
in
Ellen Weisstein, First Connections
Barbara Winders, Community Supporter
Barbara Whitcomb, See
Acton.
State of Massachusetts level funded housing authori-
from 2002 through 2006. With increasing
and ongoing maintenance demands the
AHA
utility is
expenses
struggling to
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A New
Sun Foundation
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE
Public Health Nursing Service Statistical
\
The ACTON PUBLIC
Data
FY2006
HEALTH NURSING SERVICE, a
division of the Health Department, has been dedicated to provid-
ing quality care to
Home
Acton residents since 1923.
We are proud to carry on the tradition of providing highly skilled, personalized services to the
a
Medicare Certified
Home
Acton community
Visits
Skilled Nursing
1747
Physical Therapy
1808
Occupational therapy
as both
112
Speech Therapy
Health Agency and a Public Health
10
Medical Social Worker
entity.
Home As
a
Home
Medicare Certified
Health Aide
2
2763
Health Agency our com-
6442
Total
prehensive services include Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy,
Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Medical Social
Worker &
Health and most private insurance carriers for these services.
encourage residents requiring skilled services to a choice in
homecare and ask
for
by name. Our highly
service
residents
Health Promotion
Home Health Aide. We are able to bill Medicare, Mass
home's
in close
Blood Pressure
We
know they have
Influenza immunization
Acton Public Health Nursing their
primary
Our Public Health Services community each month,
monthly podiatry clinics.
We
clinic
are quite comprehensive.
at several locations
Communicable Disease Surveillance and Reporting Animal bite
the guidelines of the Massachusetts
provide walk
in services at
the second floor of Town Hall for childhood as well as blood pressure checks.
before
coming
1402
a cholesterol screening service, a
Campylobacter
with Acton's Health Department on the Emergency Dispensing
We
80
24
Total
and influenza and other immunization
work under
1
admin
We
throughout
Department of Public Health in the reporting and monitoring of communicable diseases. We continue to work in conjunction Site Plan.
65
Podiatry care Injection
the
78
Mantoux
care physician.
provide blood pressure clinics
34 1255
Immunizations (other)
skilled staff can provide care in
communication with
1021
Cholesterol Screen
Lyme
our office located on
B
Hepatitis
C
5
2
28
disease
Pertussis
& adult vaccinations
14
Salmonella
We encourage residents to call
to ensure availability of a nurse to assist
Hepatitis
Strep
them.
1
5
4
Pneumonia
2
Tuberculosis
16
Total
77
Volunteers and other departments within the town gener-
ously continue to provide support to the Nursing Service. The Friends of Acton Nursing Service cial
(FANS) provide ongoing
finan-
Joelle Darcy,
and volunteer support. The Professional Advisory Commit-
RN, BSN, COS-C
Administrator
(PAC) provides support in the form of guidance and review. The dispatchers at the Public Safety Facility provide off-hours paging services. The Council on Aging provides space where we tee
conduct many of our health promotion activities and screenings. *** Most generously Dr. Thomas Wong continues to support the
Nursing Service by acting as our Medical Director.
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
George G. Nelson
Sr.
Navy David W. Perley U.S.
The Sealer of Weights and Measures annually checks the accuracy of retail
all
weighing and measuring devices used by
and wholesale businesses
in the
U.S.
all
Army
Joseph R. Peters
conduct of their trade. This
includes scales, gasoline and oil pumps, scanners, yard goods
U.S. Marine
and measuring devices as well as investigating complaints
Robert
the sale of
in
U.S.
cordwood.
P.
WWII
August 16
Woodlawn
Korea
April 26
Woodlawn
Korea
September 10
Woodlawn
Vietnam
September
Woodlawn
Korea
January 9
Woodlawn
WWII
August 13
Woodlawn
WWII
January 19
Woodlawn
Vietnam
December
Jr.
Reardon
Navy
1 1
William B. Reich
Number of Devices Scales
Gasoline
U.S.
Sealed
Pumps
Navy
113
George
200
U.S.
Y.
Robinson
Army
Bulk Storage
3
Harry Snyer
Oil Trucks
2
U.S.
Scanner Inspections Scales not Sealed
III
Woodlawn
13
1
Scales Adjusted
The following information
5
Condemned
Scales
Navy
Harry Snyer
21
Jr.
Pumps not Sealed Pumps Adjusted
0
Town Report
0
received the government markers:
as
we were unaware
did not appear in the 2005
of the veteran status until
we
24 William W. Falwell
Mark
U.S. Marines
FitzPatrick
Clyde
Sealer of Weights and Measures
J.
U.S. Air Force
WWII
In preparation for
VETERAN'S GRAVES are
Mount Hope
July 12,2005
Mount Hope
Memorial Day,
a veteran flag standard,
an American flag and a geranium are placed
known The following
September 22, 2005
Home
name, branch of
at the
grave of each
was omitted on the Burial Permit or Cremation Certificate, we have no way of knowing that your loved one was a veteran unless/until we receive a government grave marker. The United States Government will
service, date of death
and location of interment of the nineteen known United States Veterans interred in Acton Cemeteries in 2006:
U.S. Veteran.
If the
veteran status
provide a bronze or granite veteran's grave marker the family, provided that the next-of-kin
William T. Bradley U.S.
Navy
Korea
available from
Mount Hope
and forwards
G. Dickson
Stuart
Navy Howard R. Edwards U.S.
U.S. Army Air Corps James E. Gallagher
WWII
Navy
July 22
WWII
June 12
Woodlawn Woodlawn
WWII
December 26 Mount Hope
Korea
September 16 Mount Hope
Korea
December 17
Gunther A. Imke U.S. Marines Walter
J.
Woodlawn
Johnson February 6
Mount Hope
Korea
May
Mount Hope
WWII
July 8
WWII
April 24
U.S. Marine
Chandler
Wyman
Jones
U.S. Navy Thomas J. Kennedy U.S. Navy
10
Woodlawn
Joseph A. Marcewicz U.S.
Navy
all
no cost to
funeral directors or from the Veteran's Agent,
to the proper authority.
you know of a veteran whose grave has not been recflag and a flag standard, please call the cemetery
ognized with a office at
February
it
at
out an application,
Mount Hope If
WWII Glenn C. Gould Jr. U.S. Coast Guard William B. Graves U.S.
October 9
fills
Mount Hope
24
978 264-9644.
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EDUCATION AND LIBRARIES ACTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOLS
Countless programs, resources, and opportunities for students were
made
possible through the support of parents the
community. These groups worked
tirelessly to give students cul-
programs, classroom materials, extra-curricular
tural
activities,
curriculum enhancement, and donated hundreds of hours of their
EDUCATION REPORT
time. Individually and collectively, these organizations, faculty,
2005-2006
staff
Introduction
and parents benefited
As an educational community committed
students.
open
to everyone.
Curriculum
our
borough Regional Schools continued
to excellence
to
offerings.
With
a culture that believes in supporting
are proud of our
and course
goals?
learners,
the what, the
always asking what
why, and the how of the
class-
it is that we want our children to do. Why do we teach what
What are the best strategies by which children learn? how will we know our children have achieved their What to teach, how to teach it, and how to determine if
teach?
When
all
is
sponsor programs and events
to
know, understand, and be able
we
and
to develop, research,
further enhance our curricular and instructional skills
We are
room.
our endeavors, the Acton Public Schools and Acton-Box-
in all
we
all
our children by collaborating with
community organizations
The 2005-2006 school year once again witnessed a myriad of activities that added to the learning experiences of
all
other
and
students have learned are continual questions to be answered.
accomplishments over the past year and
anticipate that even greater successes lie ahead.
Change
Enrollment
we view
ever present. As educators
is
changes as opportunities
to
grow and
as a
way
these
to invest in the
future of our students. Teachers use a range of strategies and
techniques for the diverse demands that accompany today's drive
The elementary enrollment of 2,591 on October was
a decrease of 14 students
I,
2005
from the previous October
deal of time and quality effort has been and
Kindergarten enrollment decreased by 22 students, from 330 to 308. There were no school choice students
A great
for high-quality instruction because curriculum matters.
1.
being expended
is
on behalf of learning.
elementary
at the
The junior high school enrollment increased by 37 students, to 954 with no school choice students remaining. The high school numbers went from 1,725 to 1,849, an increase of 124. There were 52 school choice students - an increase of 49
Learning together creates new ideas that bring inspira-
level.
from 917
tion to our
work with
students.
In the elementary grades, K-6
.
.
students from the previous year.
We refined two new science and engineering units. In addiPersonnel
tion, the fifth grade
Living Democracy project entered
year of collaboration with the Acton Area League of Staffing changes for the
2005-06 school year were affected
the workings of local
Acton-Boxborough Regional
Leaves of absence for
town meetings held
teachers were granted,
for the
four
and
ABRSD six
APS
ABRSD
teachers and thirteen
government through
a series of
by
in the schools, presented
"mock"
fifth
graders
community.
and eight AB resignations were received. The 15.8
and 21.6
were hired
APS
third
Voters. This project informed and educated local voters about
by the June 2005 retirement of eight Acton Public and two teachers.
its
Women
APS
full-time equivalent
new
teachers
who
We
filled these vacancies and additional openings.
continued our business partnership project
three and five,
classroom
at
grades
where the science curriculum was enriched by
visits
and/or
field trips to local businesses.
Curriculum and Instruction In the fall of 2005, the
Throughout the year, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction had the privilege of meeting with curriculum leaders, teachers, students, parents and
groups and committees
who
represent
all
riculum - academic and cultural. Our entry
many
the retention
for the children of Acton
the
in the
in
Damon
in
Building and the
groups, including the Acton Area Rotary, The Garden Club,
aspects of our cur-
and Boxborough.both
and beyond the walls of our classrooms. Our
"Outdoor Classroom" opened
the Parker
Administration Building, thanks to the efforts of many volunteer
other
Town Report presents an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate all that we do
pond between
Town
of Acton's Natural Resources Department, and
many
Eagle Scouts.
our classes
Our schools
staff is forever refin-
are
literacy initiatives to
ing their craft to ensure that our schools are exceptional places for teaching and learning.
25
immersed
in
math program adoptions and
improve student learning.
.
.
Second Step Program and Steps
APS
initiatives:
Respect are districtwide
to
however, each school has decided
the implementation, since each school
is at
.
.
how
Teachers began slight revisions to the 7th-grade curricu-
lum
to begin
a different point of
to better
meet the 7th-grade standards and developed a new
mini-unit to introduce linear equations in a
more conceptual
manner.
adoption.
Second Step has two components
to help students
At the high school
develop
social-emotional competence.
Our second program
is
The 2005 MCAS exam was reviewed on Professional Development Day; Geometry teachers are ensuring proper
A Bullying
called Steps to Respect:
Prevention Program. Children learn to recognize bullying, learn bullying-refusal skills, learn
coverage of topics.
how to reach out to someone who is
being bullied, and develop bullying-reporting
We
skills.
decided to reinstitute the Probability/Statistics
unleveled course with an updated curriculum. This course was
In the secondary grades: English
.
publicized, and over
.
We
At the junior high
fifty
instituted a
new
was publicized, and over our
The faculty is becoming familiar with the vast potential of new literature anthologies, Prentice-Hall's "Timeless Themes
and Timeless Voices"
students enrolled.
course. Statistics H/AP. This course
forty students enrolled.
In the secondary grades: Science
.
.
series.
At the junior high
The
some of
teachers have begun to use
the readings to
enrich their thematic units and to help the students continue to
develop their reading and writing
Teachers revised the 8th-grade physics unit to include use of a
skills.
new
There has been collaboration between the junior high
physics text.
Students and teachers alike learned and used Australian
Woodlands, food web computer simulation,
English and Social Studies teachers to discuss the importance of
in the 7th grade.
the writing process and evaluation of writing in all curriculum
There was continued use of the TELS (Technology Enhanced Learning in Science) igneous rock computer-based lab activities in some 7th-grade classes.
areas.
At the high school
At the high school
English teachers and Social Studies teachers have dis-
cussed
common
curriculum issues, such as writing instruction,
curriculum content,
documentation and
SAT
prep,
MCAS
prep, research and
MLA
The department
piloted an on-line version of
its
ronmental Science class. The majority of the work
style guides.
AP Envi-
is
done
in
an online environment; the class does meet once a week for two
Ninth-grade teachers prepared for an extensive review of the English
I
hours
at
night for
more
traditional labs
and
tests.
curriculum, and 12th-grade teachers designed a
Senior Project component for English
4AE.
The Science Department began using computers
in the
chemistry classrooms for data acquisition and analysis. In the secondary grades:
Math
.
.
Congratulations to students
The ABRHS Science Team came
At the junior high
competition
Curriculum work entailed the development of a review of the standards covered in the
among 36
in
in the 1
st
ABRHS
Science Team!
place in the Massachusetts
The students
other teams in the state.
traveled to Indiana for the National Science Olympiad.
Geometry and Measurement Strands
of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for eighth-grade
In the secondary grades: Social Studies
.
.
students. Students cover these topics in 7th grade but are tested at
the
At the junior high
end of 8th grade. Teachers prioritized the topics to be covered
The department worked
in the vari-
ous 8th-grade levels to assure coverage of topics to be tested on
MCAS before the exam. tary topics
needed
to
They
also determined
be covered
in the
AE
riculum
what supplemen-
and Honors
level.
26
in
to
enhance and document the cur-
both 7th and 8th grades.
.
In an effort to
among
improve communication and connections
Students participated
teachers, a series of curriculum topics were discussed:
in the
National French and Spanish
exams.
increased geography skills, writing skills, integration of current events,
common
assessment terms, and
critical
World Language Awards Night honors those students
thinking skills.
who have Coordination with the English Department to discuss writing goals
and a
thesis statement 3
common
language resulted
and well-supported essay
and paragraph writing
to
be emphasized
to
in the writing
be included
in
grade
in
inducts
excelled in the National French and Spanish exams,
members
and provides
of a
grade
into the
certificates
French and Spanish Honor Societies,
of merit for the highest averages
in
each
of the language levels taught.
7.
Districtwide Initiatives for both Acton and Acton-Box-
At the high school
borough
World History teachers created Road."
It is
designed for
a
new
all ability levels,
unit,
"The
tium,
.
Wellness Policy Committee
Silk
The Silk more significant elements of ByzanChina, Islam, and even some Roman themes.
This year the
.
World Language
met regularly
to discuss the
districts.
Institute,
By
where teachers created rubrics, revised their grading policy, and
new curriculum
this
curriculum leaders, the assistant superintendent, parents,
suggested direction for the in a
begin the
town health board member, food director, and a cross section of representation from all seven schools. The council reviewed the regulations and guidelines and
The department participated
to
members of
a
.
At the junior high
developed
formed a committee
group included physical and health educators, nurses, teachers,
World Language
district
process of developing a Wellness Policy. The
unit streamlines the
In the secondary grades:
.
maintains alignment
with frameworks, and further globalizes the course.
Road
.
units.
state
is
mandated by the
that all districts
have an adopted
the start of the next school year,
and federal government
it
Wellness Policy.
The department sponsored
its
annual National Foreign
The Wellness Policy includes four
Language Week. Additionally, grade 8 students of French and Spanish took the national
Nutrition Education, addressing nutrition in the class-
exams.
room.
Future selections of additional language offerings were
surveyed
at the
categories:
Nutrition Standards, addressing
all
foods available on
campus.
JHS.
Physical Activity, addressing recess, gym and other activi-
At the high school ties.
World Language second language
skills
Institute rubrics for listening
and reading
were developed.
Other Events, addressing fundraising, classroom celebrations, school stores, etc.
Textbooks for Spanish IV Honors were reviewed and Next,
analyzed for adoption.
we
will begin defining the planning stages
implementation of
Classroom classes in the
Some
activities
were developed for French
III
this
new
and
policy.
Honors
WL Institute.
Wellness Activities
The following
students participated in a trip to Spain.
represents a sampling of the activities that
took place this year.
Hope
for Haiti, a community-service-learning-oriented
project, continued
Book Groups
this year.
The Language Lab
Institute for
WL teachers enabled the
"Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk"
use of varied strategies in technology to enhance teaching in
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
world languages.
We
revived the French and Spanish clubs.
27
Queen Bees and Wannabes" by Rosalind Wiseman
The
Secret Life of Bees" by Sue
Elementary School Partnerships
Monk Kidd
For the seventh year, we continued our partnerships between businesses and our elementary schools.
"The Wonder of Boys" by Michael Gurian Guest speakers "Real Boys" by William Pollack
sites
in the
classroom and
work
field trips to
provided students and teachers with opportunities to see
curriculum "at work."
January's theme was Teen Dating: Reality, Risks, and Rewards.
Parent Involvement Programs (PIP)
February's theme was
a panel discussion
on Depression
Acton PIP (Parent Involvement Project) offered high-qual-
and Anxiety.
ity
science, technology, engineering, and
experiences for Acton families.
March's theme was The Blossoming Teenager. Emerson's
YRBS
developed and revised
A
math (STEM) learning Acton PIP event is
typical
"hands-on" and curriculum-centered with a
(Youth Risk Behavior Survey) was
twist.
This year's major PIP events included:
year for 2006 administration.
this
Sci-Tech Fest (grades 6-12), a parent-led, science and Project Wellness: a 7th-grade conference for parent and
students on
needed
a variety of wellness issues.
At a combined Gates' and Douglas' focused on parenting and
how
lines of communication:
School
What's the Big Deal?
Risky Behavior
and
and estimation
Elementary
in
to study trigonometry,
why
they
chemistry or physics.
5), a
like
melding of classroom counting with
M&Ms
where the 4th-grade astronomy curriculum
to life with a night of stargazing
and more, thanks
to the
Acton Public Schools, the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston
concerned 7th-grade parents.
(ATMoB) and
PIP.
topics included an Internet Safety presentation in
Family Domino Night (grade 3+) was an entree into domino games that reinforced problem solving, logical reasoning, and number sense.
collaboration with Project Alliance/Middlesex District Attorney's
was
Office, and Sexuality and Talking with Kids
program
ever wondered
the grocery scanner.
at
Star Party,
came
April's theme sponsored discussion groups on issues that
May's
who
Market Math Mania (grades 3 & math concepts with "real world" ideas
PTO night, a workshop
to prevent risky behaviors
open the -
career festival for every student
for 6th-grade parents
a two-part
and guardians.
School Business Partnership Programs
Additional PIP events included:
The following
Water-wise
represents a sampling of activities:
Job Shadowing: Students had an opportunity business hosts and talk with educational their business sites for a
staff;
to
meet
activities at the Earth
Math reviews with
their
the
Summer
Day
Festival.
Skills Fundraiser.
they then visited
Real-time physics, with PIP and Danny's Place sponsoring
job-shadowing experience.
a local Skid School.
Career Speakers:
This program offered approximately
250 students an opportunity
to listen to speakers
who
Community
shared
Service Learning
information about their typical day, requirements and training
The school district received a DOE Partnership Grant again
for their job and their career path. this
Senior Internship
in
year to support and encourage community service learning
grades K-12
in
Acton and Boxborough. Service learning
is
an educational strategy that combines classroom learning and
community
Thirty students participated in a three-week internship,
working
in a career field in
which they have a strong
service.
interest.
In addition, local and regional professional development
The
internship provided students with practical
work expe-
opportunities were available to teachers.
rience and a "hands on" look at a career field they selected.
a
CSL
course
at
project training at
ing conference.
28
Some of these
included
Fitchburg State College, a Roots and Shoots
Drumlin Farms, and a statewide service
learn-
Over twenty community and non-profit agencies and worked together at a fall Community Forum to gain an
Pupil Services
teachers
understanding of each other's needs.
In February 2006, the
Acton-Boxborough Regional School
District received the results of the
Department of Education's
Coordinated Program Review, where the Acton Public and
Teachers have researched, developed or enhanced a wide
Acton-Boxborough Regional School
variety of service learning projects:
HS: Social Change world history
were commended
Districts
for "having a significant and positive impact
on the delivery of
educational services for enrolled students." Specific to Pupil
project.
Services, the following areas were evaluated during on-site visits:
7th grade: Lowell
community team
Special Education, English Language Learner Education, Civil
project.
Rights, and Other General Requirements, such as health educa-
Merriam: Sportsmanship project.
tion,
counseling services, and more. Program initiatives and best
practices are described below.
Douglas: Something Beautiful the nursing
home and
is
an outreach project with
and
In special education, special educators, speech
nursery school.
guage
specialists,
up a cohesive group of talented and dedicated
Conant: Project for Perkins School for the Blind.
lan-
and occupational and physical therapists make specialists serving
students with disabilities. Classroom teachers, specialists, and
McCarthy-Towne: Knitting
communicate regularly. Special EducaTeams provide highly effective services, including detailed
therapeutic disciplines
project.
tion
Gates: Water resources and conservation project.
and comprehensive evaluation reports and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Living Democracy
is
also a
CSL Partnership grant;
it
was
offered to
all specialists,
and interventions used
in its third year.
disabilities.
The purpose was
to increase the practice of service learn-
Strong professional development
to remediate reading, writing,
Additional professional development
to train specialists
is
increasing their repertoire of strategies
is
and math provided
on the administration of current cognitive
ing while implementing the Massachusetts History and Social
and academic assessment batteries used
Science Curriculum Framework.
special education services.
to qualify students for
Specific training and resources are
also offered to classroom teachers, broadening their repertoire
two 7th-grade teams developed
of educational approaches, accommodations and modifications.
projects that help to teach history and citizenship while providing
A continuum of services exists among the preschool, elementary
All 5th-grade classes and
a service to the
community.
schools, the junior high, and the senior high school programs
ensuring a highly organized, specialized range of programs and
The Discovery Museums
services in
all
buildings.
As
students transition from preschool to
kindergarten, from the 6th to the 7th grade, from the junior high
The Discovery Museums remodeled space
are very excited about the
newly
to the high school, parents/guardians are provided with opportu-
at the
Administration Building to use as a dis-
nities to participate in relevant transition discussions
tribution center for the
Museums' Traveling Science Workshop
Services Coordinators through question and answer forums.
with Pupil
program. They have enjoyed bringing their hands-on physical science programs to our elementary classrooms this winter and
Within
spring and have been thrilled with the positive response from
families understand
Both teachers and students.
to eligibility, services
all
schools, continued support
new
is
provided to help
special education regulations pertaining
and methodology.
An additional emphasis
has been placed on helping families of secondary students with It's all
about learning
.
.
transitional planning
.
toward adulthood. In particular,
included transitional discussions during IEP
The aforementioned curriculum a sampling of what
is
it
has
on effective transition planning, course of study,
When educators
employment, community experiences, and daily
living skills
helps them to see the bigger picture
needs. This results-oriented planning promotes
movement from
happening
design the curriculum,
that focus
highlights represent only
this
Team meetings
of student experience, and
it
in
our schools.
enables them to
connections. If a viable curriculum
is
make
and
high school to post-school activities based upon an individual
the logical
what determines how well
child's needs.
students achieve, no educator can leave the school's curriculum
unexamined. Designing curriculum means defining and redefining what
We
all
is
The Acton Public Schools Preschool, including
taught and when, in order to improve student learning.
benefit
when we work
together.
other's ideas, contribute to the
We
grated Preschool and Preschool
can build off of each
development of new
sis)
the
initiatives
and help each other solve problems.
Program,
is
the Inte-
ABA (Applied Behavior Analy-
a well-respected early childhood option within
community. The Integrated Preschool continues
to provide
opportunities for typical students to learn alongside students with
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been completed; results indicate a need to significantly increase classroom teacher training and support at all levels. This has
special education needs in a developmental ly appropriate setting.
The ABA Program focuses on children on the Autism Spectrum. The APS staff works closely with the elementary school staff to ensure a smooth transition for students entering Kindergarten. District, state,
tion of students
and national data document
been
initiated, organized by grade/curriculum level rather than by building. Supporting and involving ELL parents/guardians
that the popula-
on the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) con-
has also been a priority for
staff.
a paired buddies
in
program,
The district has implemented which English-proficient parents
are placed with limited-English-proficient parents to facilitate
ongoing,
the involvement of limited-English-proficient-parents' involve-
including student assessment, curriculum development, behavior
ment in the school. Parent evenings that provide information about the schools, as well as community resources, have been
tinues to rise, and as such, specialized staff training
is
plan development, supervision and consultation. Additionally, the early childhood staff participated in a
development opportunities
well received.
number of professional
to gain greater
knowledge and
insight
Members
regarding various cultural childrearing practices, establishing
with the
appropriate educational expectations and evaluation practices.
APS
and social
The school nurses continued
(DPH) and
chusetts Department of Public Health
Acton Board of Health on issues including life-threatening allergies and
the
Town
emergency treatment.
for
One
ferences and workshops.
all
to coordinate anti-bullying
elementary schools. Second
in
various con-
highlight included a conference
on multi-cultural counseling; these materials were shared at the counselors' bi-weekly study group. Other workshops pertain-
Relevant flu
programming
use in classrooms. Counselors also participated
of
pertussis, varicella,
planning for communicable diseases such as pandemic
Curriculum Specialist
skills
Step and other "Committee for Children" kits were selected for
with the Massa-
to consult
of the elementary counseling department met
has
ing to behavior
management and
been an important focus as well. Nurses have stayed involved with the state-funded Essential School Health Services with
behavior provided strategies for responding to students
Consultation grant, providing professional development for
An
community education through
nurses, as well as
ized health teaching to students, staff, and families, as well as
use of evaluation tools, including intelligence and behavioral/
coordinating state-mandated vision, hearing, height, weight and
in
At the elementary
liosis,
fifth-
emotional assessments.
level, nurses participated
classroom teaching opportunities, including
and Development for
Human Growth
and sixth-grade students,
and handwashing and hygiene practices
to
At the junior high, school counselors continue
safety, sco-
ings.
in a
to parents.
the
day
at
During Professional Day
in
a safe and
welcoming climate
curriculum to
March, the nurses spent
They
programming and services
prioritizes
on respecting individual differences and maintaining for
all
The
students and staff.
counseling staff was involved in delivering the sexual harassment
group and providing sun skin care information
Children's Hospital in Boston.
The department
that focus
program called Sunwise, developed by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This included being part of a study
to establish
strong relationships with teams and regularly attend team meet-
prevent spread
of infection, including influenza. Several nurses participated skin cancer prevention
in crises.
Emerson Hospital provided valuable
inservice training at
information on "Domestic Violence in Privileged Communities," sponsored through the Domestic Victim Assistance Program. Finally, counselors advanced their training and expertise in the
Project Well-
ness. Within buildings, the nurses provided ongoing, individual-
postural screenings.
strategies for de-escalating
all
seventh-grade teams, which include units on
respect, bullying, teasing,
participated in
and sexual harassment. Expanding the
workshops and spent time on psychiatric, diabetes, respiratory, gastrointestinal and emergency medicine clinical units. For their
curriculum into the eighth grade
study group, the nurses continued reviewing and updating health
that
office procedures.
issues outlined above. Learning
is
a priority. Counselors
and a
school psychologist participated in a Social Integrity Committee,
In the fall, the nurses trained bus drivers,
developed a student questionnaire pertaining
more about the
to the important
daily experiences
teachers and other staff in recognition of life-threatening allergic
of our junior high school students outside of the classroom helps
reactions and Epipen administration and continued to support the
our faculty and administration explore current issues to ensure a
implementation of the systemwide Emergency Response Plan
comfortable environment for
in
all.
collaboration with school principals and safety committees. In
show on which included current information about
In addition to their strong
the spring, the nurses developed an educational slide health office services,
programs such as
this
program
to the
AB
One and
in
building-based
in
Violence Prevention, and
of the nursing supervisors presented
class advisorships, the high school counseling department
APS
fortunate to receive grant
school committees, with
all
the
With a new English Language Learner (ELL) teacher the regional level, increased collaboration has occurred
a part-time social
was
worker
talented school psychologist interns to assist in meeting the
at
academic, social, emotional, and career goals of students. The
among
the elementary schools and the junior and senior high schools.
ELL services
money to hire
whose primary focus was to support students with substance abuse issues. The department was also excited to have several
nurses in attendance as well.
review of existing
involvement
(Valuing Others in an Inclusive and
Caring Environment), Mentors
increasing student medical needs and current challenges for
nurses in this system.
VOICE
A
department
initiated the use
of the
new web-based
college search
program, Naviance. This versatile program allows students to
and an assessment of needs has
30
ncluding interest/career exploration and college and financial iid
At R.
a variety of tools in planning their post-graduation years,
ise
exploration.
The program
also includes information about
is
J.
Grey,
all
students are divided into teams.
the ideal format through
Teaming
which we can deliver those programs
and values we most believe
in,
as expressed in our Statement of
lOst-Acton-Boxborough college application history, formally
Purpose;
irovided through the College Action Report.
curricular quality and interdisciplinary opportunities, and creat-
e.g.,
meeting the needs of the adolescent, maintaining
ing a sense of community. There were four teams in both seventh
and eighth grades. Each seventh-grade team had approximately
Acton Public Schools
125 students and five teachers (English, Social Studies. Math.
The
five
elementary schools - Conant, Douglas, Gates,
/IcCarthy-Towne. and Merriam - have the following
in
ommon.
Science, and Spanish and/or French). In grade eight, each team
averaged
14 students and five teachers (Math, Science, English,
1
Social Studies, and one of the four "exploratory" subjects that rotated each quarter of the year).
Each has a School Council Reform Act of 1993.
,
as required by the Educational
"off-team" activities,
in
if
involvement plays an active role
in the life
each school. These parents sponsored numerous assembly
•rograms that enriched their school's cultural and aesthetic
life
are
which help students see the relationships between the
various subjects. Vital parent
World Language teachers
grade eight. Teachers plan integrated curricular
The team model allows us
of support to enhance student success.
to create a strong
web
A large school becomes a
smaller school. With built-in consistent communication
team teachers, there are fewer cracks for students
among
to fall through.
musicians, storytellers, and other performers. They raised
Issues are addressed early, and students have the best chance of
unds for schoolwide projects; provided volunteers for many
success. Students have an opportunity to develop close relation-
vith
n-
and out-of-class
activities, tasks
and services; staffed the
ships with their teachers, and with a familiar peer group.
Safe Arrival" hotlines; and also sponsored school newsletters
nd other
All students take English, Social Studies. Math. Science,
activities.
and Physical Education/ Health. The curriculum demonstrates
School-wide events, such as orientation programs for :indergarten parents and children as the school year begins,
>ack-to-school-night open houses in the
fall,
and a Memorial
program
the core values of reading (the English
is
literature-
based), writing (although skills are primarily taught in English classes, the other
academic subjects have adopted the "Writing
Across the Curriculum" approach, which provides students
)ay Program in the spring.
with a more consistent writing approach), Students use computers, technology, associated software,
skill
Math
(with the added
development of reading mathematical language), and our
Most of
nd the Internet in various ways: to supplement the writing/ omposing process, to enrich or extend learning experiences in
physical (Science) and cultural (Social Studies) world.
ach curricular area, to strengthen the learning of concepts and
Educational Plan, take a world language, with two times as
iractice
of
our students, not exempted by a Special Education Individual
many
skills via the Internet.
in
The
faculty participates in professional development
hrough one or more of these vork; involvement in
activities: pursuit
of formal course
systemwide curriculum and instruction
eview and improvement projects; participation vide Professional
in the district-
Development Day; and attendance
ional conferences and workshops. In addition,
at
many
profes-
Music and Minuteman Technology Lab
I,
each of which meets
every other day for half of the year. Exploratory courses for the eighth graders are Art,
Minuteman Technology Lab
II,
Life
Skills/Health, and Study Skills Technology; these classes last for one
marking period.
teachers
vork with student teachers. Through their actions, every year he faculty shows that they are truly committed to the concept »f
taking Spanish as French. Seventh graders participate
an "exploratory program" that consists of Study Skills, Art,
In addition to the core curriculum, students elect to participate in
band, chorus or x-block. X-block
is
a
combination
of curriculum-related mini-courses and study halls with team
being life-long learners.
teachers.
Each school has
a reception or event to celebrate and
lonor the parents and volunteers
who
assist
them during
the
chool year.
Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools
Learning and connecting with members of the R. J. Grey community took place for many students through our extracurricular activities. The interscholastic athletic program included
teams
in cross country, soccer, field
ball, track, t. J.
Grey Junior High School
an activity fee, which helped to support these programs. The
R.J. Grey began the 2005-2006 school year with 954 stulents,
500
Dctober
1
in the .
'rincipal,
seventh grade and 454 in the eighth grade on
This was an increase of 40 students over the enroll-
nent for October
1,
2004.
welcomed new
As
school began, Craig Hardimon,
Assistant Principal
hockey, basketball, soft-
and baseball. All participants on these teams paid
Megan
Hatt.
intramural program
was
available to
all
students, meeting either
before or after school. These intramurals included basketball, lacrosse, strength training, and
Club 107, a running group
to
prepare students to run in Boston before the marathon. Other
The School Council, consisting of four
after-school activities included Art Club. Adopt-a-Grandparent, Jazz
Band. Speech and Debate Team, Chess/Board Games
Club, the Tolkien Society. Math Counts. Science Olympiad, the
Yearbook and the
AB
Blueprint (school literary publication).
parents, one
com-
munity-person-at-large, three staff members, and the principal,
addressed a wide variety of issues and
made recommendations
were very helpful. The School Council have a strong voice in the development of the school
to the administration that
The school musical, *'Honk, Jr..*' involved over 150 students and 125 parents. R. J. Grey held its third annual Spelling Bee.
continued to
and the winner represented our school
Lowell Sun's 66th
(for families in grades seven through twelve) planned, organized,
We
and assisted with many events
at the
Annual Northern Middlesex Spelling Bee.
Rotunda
tradition of the
Project,
where each student created a
were invited
These individual squares
with both the
small, self-representative piece of
were then hung
in the
continued the
and the overall school climate.
art.
rotunda on poster-board painted the color
to attend
at
active P.T.S.O. organization
R.
J.
Grey. Parents/guardians
monthly noontime informational meetings
RJG and ABRHS
principals
,
who presented reports
and answered questions. The P.T.S.O. also sponsored evening
programs designed
of each team.
An
to provide information about the schools.
P.T.S.O. newsletter. Shades of Grey, and the P.T.S.O. e-mail
Another way students connected was through involvement in
the Student Council. This group helped to plan school-wide
activities,
dances, and service learning projects. Several Student
Council members continued to serve on the Principal Student
The list
helped us to communicate more effectively with families. Our principal continued to distribute his
weekly email newsletter
to
"Grey Matters," and offered monthly "Drop-In" hours
parents.
to facilitate
more communication between home and school.
Advisory Board. Our annual community service learning projects,
such as the Coat Drive, Walk to the West Acton Food Pantry,
and collecting for Toys for Tots, the Student Council and teams found new programs
maintenance work ing local
community
Among
to support.
at local
these were a day of
parks and conservation lands,
visit-
service agencies, such as Life Care Center
October 2006, R.
In
J.
Grey
(as well as the high school
and
elementary schools) received the results of the state-mandated
MCAS tests
(Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System)
from the previous spring.
We
continue to be proud that
our students' scores compared favorably with the top-perform-
of Acton, and supporting Heifer International. In addition, our
ing schools in the state. This
annual used-coat drive earned us praise from Anton's Cleaners
teachers and teaching, an excellent curriculum, fine students,
for the
most coats collected per
is
a result of the high quality of
and the supportive families who make education a
capita.
priority for
their children.
In our continued effort to address all of the needs of stu-
dents and parents/guardians,
we
held our
fifth
annual Project
Wellness Day. This event brought seventh-grade students and adult family 15,
2006 to
members
learn
together
more and
Merrimack College on March ways to communicate with each
at
better
At the end of the 2005-2006 school year, one veteran staff member, Joanne Lazdowski, retired after many years of service to
our school. This professional devoted decades to our school
community and touched the families.
management
and dedication
to
students, family
drug use to relationships. Approximately
members, and
1
,000
staff participated in this event.
lives of several
hundred students and
We thank her for her many years of leadership, support,
other about difficult issues and sensitive topics, ranging from time
to the students of R. J.
Grey Junior High.
We Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
also cosponsored for the fifth consecutive year the parent evening.
"Recognizing Adolescent Depression and Anxiety," with the
RPTSO. CAFY. and NAMI-Mass. The facilitated
classroom-wide sessions
in the
counseling department seventh grade, address-
ing respect, harassment, and bullying behavior.
Post Secondary Education: The ABRHS Class of 2006 was comprised of 436 students; of these, 89% enrolled at fouryear schools, while
6%
continued their education
at
two-year
colleges and technical schools.
Other special events during the school year included Hal-
Standardized Test Results: Average
loween Dress-up Day. the Thanksgiving Assembly, Blue and
Gold Day (school spirit day). World Language Week, a weekend ski trip to Waterville Valley, the end-of-year seventh-grade Boston Harbor Cruise and eighth-grade day at Canobie Lake Park, and the Student Recognition Assembly.
Throughout the school year, several groups met regularly
ways we can academic needs of our students. The entire
to look at the future of R. J.
continue to meet the staff, as
Grey and
SAT scores for 2006
seniors again exceeded those of state and national populations.
This
is
significant since
99%
of
AB
students took the SATs,
compared to the state average of 85% and the national average of 48%. Our average combined score for the SATs was 1236, which is 215 points higher than the average combined Massachusetts score of 1028.
to consider
well as a committee of department leaders and staff
representatives, continued to look at the parts of the that are highly valued in order to preserve
program
69 others received
letters
semi-finalist recognition;
of commendation.
them, and also looked
ways to enhance the learning opportunities of all students. The Advisory Committee continued the work of investigating at
implementation of an advisory program
National Merit Scholarship Corporation: Twenty-one
members of the Class of 2006 achieved
at
R.
J.
Grey.
National class of
Honor Society: There were into the NHS.
2005 inducted
1
1
8
members of the
.
Honor
National World Language sixty
Societies:
In
2006,
Athletics: Participation
ABRHS students qualified for membership in local chapters
dents
of the National French and Spanish Honor Societies.
in
grades 7-12. In the
ranked second
exceeded
in athletics
season, our Girls
fall
1
,700 stu-
Swim team
and at the state meets. Our Boys Hockey teams each qualified for Hockey team was divisional runner-
in their sectional
Soccer, Girls Soccer and Field
National, Regional, and State
World Language Compe-
Four ABRHS students placed nationally
titions:
in the
The Field Boys Soccer team won
post-season play. up, and the
National
Spanish Examination; 71 students placed statewide; 76 students
the Eastern Massachusetts
Championship.
received certificates of merit. Eighty-one students placed nation-
and
ally
at the
chapter level
in the
National French Contest.
In the winter,
many of our teams enjoyed
successful
seasons and qualified for tournament participation. The Girls
World Language Achievement Awards and Leader-
Indoor Track team was
ship Award: Twenty-six students of Spanish and French were recipients of the
students,
Performing Arts:
the highest average in their language all
of the levels that are taught
continued
department. Laura Press was the recipient of the Leader-
Champions, and Division
A &
Award; and Kate Brady received the Excellence
in
The Performing Arts Department
outreach and service to the community. There
its
were performances
ship Award; Nicola Rentschler received the Excellence in Spanish
DCL
Champions.
World Language Achievement Awards. These
who achieved
classes for the year, represented in the
State
Memorial Day Parade, West Acton's
at the
Oktoberfest.and numerous senior gatherings. (See the following
French
Performing Arts section for more
details.)
Award
Academic Decathlon Team: tion, this in the
In
its
1
team of nine regulars and twenty alternates placed
peted.
A total
map
with several awards.
(See the following Performing Arts section for more details.)
in
of forty-five Massachusetts high schools com-
In addition, the
English teacher
the Massachusetts high school theatre
first
Massachusetts State Championship, which was held
March.
Proscenium Circus: Proscenium Circus, which grew in its membership and activities during 2005-2006, placed Acton on
8th year of competi-
team placed 6th overall
Andrew Crick coached
Peer Leadership Program: Peer Leadership had another
in the country.
the team.
very successful year with a spike
in
membership of over
thirty
dedicated students. The peer leaders facilitated alcohol/drug
Mathematics Team:
In
Regional High School finished
2005-2006, Acton-Boxborough
in third
Mathematics League and then finished
England among large schools Competition
in
May.
at the
awareness programs
New
in third place in
New
Acton's elementary schools, led social R.
at
the sixth-grade social, and
England Math League
J.
Grey Junior High, chaperoned in smoking awareness pro-
engaged
grams.
Six students from Acton-Boxborough
The School Newspaper: The Spectrum,
Regional High School were
finalists on the state Mathematics Olympiad examination: Alex Kazberouk, Patrick Wu, George Hong,Feigi Jiang, Anandh Swaminathan and Andrew Dai. There were 17 Acton-Boxborough Regional High School students as finalists for the National Exam: Feigi Jiang, Alex Kazberouk, Rashmi Jasrasaria, Patrick Wu, Andrew Dai, Michael Ryan, Bob Liu, Anandh Swaminathan, David Corwin, Anton Li, George Hong, Mike Sestrich, Lijian Zhou, Hursha Krovi, Max Tabachnik, Samarth Bhargava and Prabhat Putchakayala.
of interest to the forty students
ABRHS
works on
all
community.
Its staff
of approximately
aspects of the paper, including writing,
editing, photography, layout and
copy editing. For
The Literary Magazine: Each year the student Literary Magazine produces and publishes two issues of a collection of student writing and artwork. To generate submissions, a contest is
cessful
poetry, and short stories. All layout and printing
9-12, competed for the team in such diverse events as Original
in the
in
The team
tournament team sweepstakes awards and placed fourth
Tournament and
Idiosyncrasy: The high school topical magazine. Idiosyncrasy, began four years ago
fifth in
when
a group of enthusiastic
students approached English teacher Dennis
in
the State
ABRHS
magazine has put out many
we decided
several changes to the
to
make
the
issues. This year
magazine
to
make
it
relevant and appealing.
Harvard Model Congress: Ten
ABRHS 33
Kavanagh with
idea. Since then, the
more
team at the Grand National Tournament held over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago. The team was directed by Coach Chris Beck and Faculty Advisor Frank Calore.
Tournament. Five students represented the
— copying, col-
and stapling— is done in-house by the students.
The team com-
Massachusetts Catholic Forensic
consistently placed in the top five scorers
the prestigious Natick Holly
held prior to each issue with separate categories for artwork,
lating
League against public, Catholic and private school teams from the entire state.
consecu-
Writing from Suffolk University.
&
peted throughout the year
five
tive years, the paper has received an award for Excellence in
Regional High School Speech
Oratory, Play Reading, and Student Congress.
published five
times during the school year, includes articles and photography
Debate Team: The Acton-Boxborough & Debate Team had a very suc2005-2006 season. More than 75 boys and girls, grades
Speech
in
development programs
place in the Massachusetts
at this
juniors represented
four-day government simulation. The Acton
League of Women Voters generously underwrote their participation. Those representing ABRHS were Mark Amoroso, Amy Corron, Alexandra Essman, David Estabrook. Matt Finley. Clara Kollm,
beginning
grade
The band program
5.
also finished the year
school bands. The 300+ students involved were a sight to see
Ray, Hannah Slocum, Monica Trobagis and Martina
Jita
in
with a Town-wide band concert combining the five elementary
and hear!
Zartarian.
At the R.
One
Girls State:
junior attended with the support of the
Maynard Emblem Club. Career Exploration
work
Activities: Beginning in
This program owes
sites.
support of the Middlesex West
November,
ing Kick-off Breakfast in
MMEA
a great job providing support and building esprit de corps at
school assemblies. The 8th-grade band and chorus performed
Chamber of Commerce School
the Great East Music Festival in May. where the band earned Gold Medal and the Chorus took top honors with Platinum! The students of R. J. Grey performed a musical, "Seussical," to
November. At
at
a
three Career Breakfasts
About
interested in their fields of work.
thirty
members of
sold-out audiences for six consecutive performances.
the
At the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School our Band
senior class completed three-week full-time internships at the end
,
and Chorus continued
of the school year. Other career exploration activities included
Seminar course, the Work Study program, a website
employment
workshops on resume
opportunities, and
and orchestra
Community
Service Day:
On
were served breakfast
at
the school
Community
Community
by the faculty
Service Day.
Proscenium Circus, which grew
Service Activities: The school's Accept the
Challenge Program encourages every student to become involved in
some way
in
Service Awards Night on January class assemblies,
volunteer efforts. activities
activities during
volunteer activities, either during the school year,
during the summer, or both. The school held 1
6.
At
this
A new
setts
high school theatre
sponsored by the
Street," the musical directed
Melinda Samperi, played
students in the principles of philanthropy and grant-making and
twelve awards
and make recommenda-
which agency applicants would receive funding
at the
"42nd Street" took
by Linda
Potter, Jeanie Furlan
and
Nominated for Northshore Music Theatre Awards Night,
first
to sold-out houses.
place in five categories, including "Best
Musical of the Year." The Massachusetts State Drama Festival
for
Play, directed by
projects serving children and youth.
finals
The Performing Arts
Andrea Southwick, went
of the competition for the
first
time
all
in
the
way
to the state
nine years.
Over 100
students participated in eight student-directed plays supervised
by
Many exciting events took place throughout our elementary
PC
Director Linda Potter.
The newly formed
support group. Friends of Drama, established
its
adult
drama was
charter and
granted tax-exempt status by the State of Massachusetts. This
schools. In addition to their weekly music-learning experiences in the
Over 200
with several awards.
year. Students began the year by performing at the West Acton Octoberfest. "Wiley and the Hairy Man," the fall play directed by Linda Potter, was enjoyed by large audiences. "42nd
their
Crossroads Community Foundation, which trained a team of
tions about
map
ceremony and other
sixth
addition to the school's extracurricular
to read grants
membership and
students participated in activities and shows throughout the
In Philanthropy, an effort
gave them the opportunity
in its
2005-2006, placed Acton on the Massachu-
Community
its
547 students received recognition for
was Youth
MMEA Northeast Senior District Festival,
tion.
their
and administration. This was the twelfth year that the senior class has organized a Senior
at the
Our Madrigal Singers performed a Madrigal Dinner for the community in which they performed a renaissance-style dinner theater. A trip to Dublin, Ireland, where the band marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade, was an outstanding experience for our band members as they took home Best Overall Band honors!
of 2006 spent the day working on volunteer projects in and
projects, they
at the
held in January; five of these earned an All-State recommenda-
April 28, the Class
around Acton and Boxborough. Before the seniors began
commu-
outreach and service to the
its
Memorial Day Parade, West Acton's Oktoberfest, and numerous senior gatherings are a few. Twelve students were selected to perform in the concert band, chorus Performances
nity.
writing and searching for jobs and internships.
Senior
were
success to the
its
during the year, career speakers talked to groups of students
listing
ten students
concerts, displaying their improving musicianship, and did
visits
Business Partnership Committee, which sponsors a Job Shadow-
the Senior
Grey Junior High School,
Northeast Junior District Music Festival held in March. The Band and the Chorus performed winter and spring the
approximately 150 students made one-day job shadowing to a variety of
J.
selected to perform in the concert band, orchestra or chorus at
group funded special professionally led seminars for
classroom, each of our schools held class plays/musicals
and choral/band concerts. Choruses from the Gates and Douglas
supported each production
in
PC and
varied ways.
Schools came together with the Blanchard Elementary School to sing in a
The Visual Arts
systemwide Pan Choral Concert with the Junior and
The elementary school bands Acton's Memorial Day Parade.
Senior High School Choruses.
came together to march in This has become a wonderful
tradition for
In the
ongoing process of curriculum articulation and
review, the Visual Arts staff continued to implement a visual
our band program.
journaling component for the grades 5 through 12 curriculum.
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The goal
for this initiative
is
for students to practice the process
Students in the high school Art History and Junior/Senior
of developing ideas by creating multiple planning sketches. Art
Portfolio classes traveled
teachers have been serving as role models for their students by
in
maintaining their
own
journals and sharing these with their
art
study
classes.
to the Metropolitan
New York City. The one-day museum in
these courses.
high school
The
field trip
Museum
of Art
supported units of
visit
was organized by
the three
art teachers.
Students in the Junior/Senior Portfolio class prepared and
work
exhibited their
in a
show
entitled "Eclections,"
which was The work
held at the Acton Memorial Library during the spring.
of four high school
show
at
art
students
was selected
New
the Art Institute of
for exhibition in a
Hampshire.
One high school art teacher, working with ABCO, directed "Empty Bowls Project." Students created clay bowls that were sold to raise money to ease world hunger. Money raised from this project was donated to the Acton Food Pantry and to the
Lesotho, Africa.
AB
graduates
returned to
AB
who
are majoring in art at the college level
to share their experiences with students in the
Junior-Senior Portfolio class. Advice on the college application
"Sunnyside" from The Acton-Boxborough High School's
process was also shared.
production of 42nd Street: Susan Williams, photographer
Seventh- and eighth-grade students
Throughout the school year, student plishments
in the
efforts
and accom-
Visual Arts program were exhibited in each
once a week.
of the systems' seven schools and the Administrative Building
Conference Room, as well as
appeared student's
off-site settings.
R.
A
Virtual Art
J.
art
Grey had the club that met
Show, highlighting artwork from
both seventh- and eighth-grade students, was posted on the
Student artwork
RJG
website.
in various school newsletters, and a kindergarten drawing graced the cover of the Kindergarten Hand-
The grade
book.
8/ Art 2 art teacher at
the school-wide "Unification Project,"
were each encouraged In the highly competitive
at
opportunity to participate in an after-school
Boston Globe Scholastic Art
organized and led where students and staff
to create a collage square that voiced their
personality and personal interests.
Awards, 24 ABRSD students (twenty high school and four junior
into "quilts"
high) received a total of 25 state-level awards. These awards
symbols of the school's
Gold Key Awards, eleven Silver Key Awards, and eight Honorable Mention Awards. The Gold and Silver Key student work was exhibited at the State Transportation Building
RJG
The squares were assembled in the RJG Rotunda area as
by the teams and hung unity.
included: six
in
During March, Acton and Acton-Boxborough student artwork was included in the annual Youth Art Month Show at the Worcester Art Museum. Over fifty student works were included. There was an opening reception for students, their families and art teachers in the Museum's Renaissance Court. The Conant, Douglas, Gates, Merriam and McCarthy-Towne Schools, as well as RJ Grey Junior High and the Acton-Boxborough Regional
Boston during January and February. Award-winning students
were recognized
at
at Hancock Hall in Key Awards was sent to Scholastics judging. One high school
an awards ceremony
Boston. Student work receiving Gold
New York for the National art teacher, the
Visual Arts Director, and four high school students
assisted teams of judges during the daylong Scholastics judging
process held
High School, were
all
represented in this show.
Transportation Building in January.
at the State
The K- 1 2 Visual Arts Director also served on
the Massachusetts
A
Scholastics Advisory Board.
show of
representative student artwork from each of
the seven schools
was on display
during the month of May.
Two
high school students were
juniors statewide
among 140 high
school
the students, their teachers
who were selected to participate in Art AllMuseum in May. Art All-State is a
at the
An opening
Acton Senior Center
reception
was held
for
and parents, and members of the
general community.
State at the Worcester Art
weekend-long program for
art students to
and with practicing
who
artists
work with
their peers
One elementary
serve as mentors. Each district
were among the
two student applicants. Selection is based on slides of student work, a written application and an interview with a is
limited to
team of
art
educators.
art
teacher and the visual arts director
educators making presentations
at the
Mas-
sachusetts Art Education Association Spring Conference held at the
The K-12 Visual Arts Director served on
the Art All-State Steering
art
De Cordova Museum. Theorem Painting was the topic of this One elementary art teacher, who is a member of the
presentation.
Committee.
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Kingston Gallery
in
Boston, had a solo show installed
both the Boston Globe and Art art
New England
.
in
Worcester
show
at
English
My
Access. This
program automatically scores the writing sample and provides the student with immediate feedback based on a 6-point rubric. Teachers
Conant School participated
labs, in
Some
students piloted an online writing program,
The Java
in June.
Grade 6 students
and mobile
addition to the library's technology for research.
in
Another elementary
teacher exhibited her artwork in a group
Hut
social studies departments used stationary
at the gal-
March. The show was featured and favorably reviewed
lery in
in various subject areas
have begun
to use
Moodle,
an
an open-source online learning environment. The teachers are
online art gallery through the website Artsonia. Students were
using this application to create online threaded discussions that
at the
in
own work and also view work from other United States and many countries worldwide.
able to display their
provide opportunities for students to contribute to discussions
schools in the
outside the classroom.
The Conant Gallery was organized and posted by
the
Conant In order to discuss the use of instructional technology, the
art teacher.
high school formed a High School Technology Committee, with All five elementary schools participated in two month-long shows during the spring. "Printmaking" and "Collage," at the Continental Cafe Gallery in Acton.
representation from
A
Memorial Library
Junior High School:
in the spring.
was exhibited at the Acton The exhibit later traveled to
the Administration Building Conference
Administrative Conference
Room
at the
Room
and then
departments, to share best practices with
for teachers and technical issues or concerns.
photographs of high school students
series of digital
enrolled in Digital Photography
all
technology and discuss ideas around professional development
art
the learning process.
to the
In the area of technology integration and instruction,
high school.
junior high students used the
other students employed
Several professional development workshops were offered for art teachers
K- 1 2
.
art
Video projection systems and
teacher laptops are being used in select classrooms to enhance
market
teachers participating in an art journal-
in
My
web
Access program
in
some
English;
tools to investigate the stock
math. Science teachers and students continued to use
workshop created maintained and shared their work during a K-6 art teachers worked together to develop
web-based tools with the TELS grant from Concord Consortium.
series of sessions.
Students in the study skills class tried using scanning pens to
rubrics for three art units of study during a series of five two-hour
scan words for vocabulary development. Students learned about
workshops on standards-based assessment.
Internet safety with the iSafe curriculum in the Information
ing
Skills class.
During the summer of 2006 the K- 1 2 Art Director taught a weeklong Teacher Institute at the Worcester Art course,
Museum. This
"Making Connections Through Art." was open
Elementary Schools: At and students used technology
to teach-
to
the elementary level, teachers
enhance teaching and learning.
Students used teacher-created WebQuests to investigate topics in
ers of all content areas.
science and social studies. Second graders learned about simple
Technology
machines using interactive websites. Third graders published
Districtwide: Priscilla Kotyk, Director of Technology
writing tools. Fourth-grade students
'Magnificent
tations in astronomy. Fifth-grade students continued to use
Integration and Instruction and Steve Hall Director of Informa,
tion
Me' biographies, using computers and Alphasmart made PowerPoint presen-
,
Oregon Trail
Technology, continued to collaborate to provide integrated
westward expansion curriculum. Sixth grad-
in the
technology services to address both curriculum integration sup-
ers researched India
port and technical support. The
micro worlds with
system
is
being used in
information related to
all
PowerSchool student information
schools to
manage
and ancient civilizations and investigated
digital
microscopes.
Some
teachers attended
professional development workshops in order to use
student data, track
DOE reporting requirements, and provide
Construction Kit to
make classroom
Home Page
websites.
valuable information for a variety of reports and data analysis.
The IT group continued
Teachers had the opportunity to enroll
to provide infrastructure, technical
support services, and project
management
for a
technology-related functions.
ogy.
On
four different occasions throughout the school year,
teachers met on Friday night and
High School: underway Teachers
in the
at the
Many
in a district-created
graduate course entitled, Enhancing Education with Technol-
wide range of
all
day Saturday
to learn about
exciting ongoing projects are
instructional technology
and develop technology enhanced
area of technology integration and instruction.
Teachers also joined the
EDCO community's online professional
development course, Using Technology
high school continued to embrace technology as
an instructional tool, employing
technology to create sciences, students
with online tools
art,
new
Classroom.
techniques. Students used
produce videos, and write music. In the
worked on physics and biology investigations from the Concord Consortium. English and
36
in the
units.
Elementary Math
Summer School
Summer Day Program:
Located
at the
Administration
Building, this program offers three two-week sessions of summer
The Acton-Boxborough Regional School District Summer in 2006. With our enrollment of 491 students, we served nearly 100 more students than in 2005. Twenty-three percent of our students came from twelve
more than 300 children in grades 1-6. Also provided summer program for four- and five-year-olds, vacation programs (offering enrichment activities and day care
activities to
School had a successful year
is
a Preschool
during school vacations), and
many
short sport clinics.
other districts. Several Math, Science, and Physical Education
away students not currently enrolled in the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District. The number of student scholarships increased by 20%. The number of faculty increased in '06 from 19 to 25. Tuition
Youth Basketball League: Offering twelve weeks of
courses reached capacity, forcing us to turn
coaching, practice and league play to more than girls in
grades 3 and up, the league
,000 boys and
1
staffed with
is
more than
paid and volunteer coaches, timers, and referees.
receipts continued to allow us to function as a self-sustaining
Education runs clinics for referees
1
10
Community
no charge.
at
educational program. Course changes (from 2005) include: the
doubling of Physical Education classes, the addition of French
Driver Education: Community Education runs a Registry-
SAT
approved driving school, offering classroom and on-road training
removal of Earth Science, and the removal of the
1- 2, the II
preparatory course.
to
280 students annually.
Courses offered for the summer of 2006 included:
K-6 courses:
Reading, Mathematics, Language Arts
(Writing Skills)
&
open
gym
CP, Algebra
I
Elementary Algebra Part
SAT and
II
Science, Chemistry. Spanish
I,
U.
S. History,
swim team,
I
1
1/1 2,
swim, morning and evening
Spanish
II,
French
I,
French
classes and schedules
drop-in times for the public in the Fitness Center located at the
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School.
II,
World History, and Physical Education. Scheduling of School Fields:
office
is
located in the
Road, Acton.
Its staff
and directs the following programs and
Admin-
school field use through
More
Classes:
than
1
tion catalog that
is
Department for
field
main-
also schedules Leary Field for
,200 classes are
Scheduling Use of School Buildings: All evening, week-
INTERACTION, the Community Educa-
end, holiday and vacation use of the seven school buildings
mailed four times a year to over 21 ,000 area
homes. More than 12,000 persons
Community Education and community use.
tenance.
activities.
offered yearly for children, teens and adults. Classes and other listed in
League, Pop Warner
Community Education. Fees charged
are returned to the schools' Facility
organizes,
school
Day and Evening
Little
Youth Lacrosse and Youth Soccer, as well as individuals, businesses and community organizations, receive permits for ,
The Community Education istration Building, 15 Charter
programs are
lap
classes.
Community Education conducts
Writing Skills,
English Review, Biology, Earth
Community Education
staffs
the
swim and
Red Cross Swim Program on Saturdays,
master's
swim, and water exercise
SP,
ABRHS,
AE, Geometry CP, SAT I Math Review,
Junior High English, English 9/10, English
Creative Writing,
I
at
times for basketball on the weekends. Also offered
in this facility is a full
7- 1 2 courses: Pre-Algebra, I
Fieldhouse Programs: Located
Fieldhouse Program consists of family open
a youth
Algebra
&
Pool Pool
scheduled through
is
Community Education.
enroll in classes each year.
Community Education Extended Day Program: Serving 230 Acton families and 80 Boxborough families, Extended Day offers quality before- and after-school care for children in grades K-6.
districts or
town and runs
Moneys are
all
receives no funding from the school
programs on a self-sustaining
basis.
returned to the following for use of space and equip-
ment - AV, Director of Technology, Physical Education Department, Art Department, Facilities, and the Central Office.
Preschool Program: Located
Acton-Boxborough
at the
Regional High School, the Community Education Child Devel-
opment Preschool
is
the laboratory for the Child
course. Completely funded and staffed by tion, the
credits
For more information about Community Education and
Development
the
Child Development/Preschool course awards seven
toward graduation. Preschool had a
Monday, Wednesday and
total
Facilities
The
offers, call (978)
266-2525.
and Transportation
Facilities
Department met the challenges of complet-
major building cleaning and preparation while doing specific project work. Two projects that relate to continued
Friday).
ing
All-Day Kindergarten Program: Community Educaat the
it
enrollment of
its
improvements
tion administers the business affairs of the all-day kindergarten
program
that
Community Educa-
52 (22 three-year-olds on Tuesday and Thursday; 27 four-yearolds on
programs
that
elementary schools.
37
to
Leary Field.
was supported through
First, the
the
Town
Woodland Path project Community
of Acton's
Preservation Act funds and was ready for the
start
MINUTEMAN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
of school. The
path provides direct access to Leary Field from the High School
upper parking support of
lot.
FOLF we
Education,
Secondly, through the combined financial
(Friends of Leary Field) and
AB Community
Class of 2006 Graduate Achievement Highlights
expect to have a vastly improved viewing area
for Leary Field events.
terracing project on the
FOLF home
has provided the funding for a
side
•
and Community Educa-
'hill,'
US
major work projects were: •
Paving
•
HVAC
•
at
Conant, Douglas and Gates schools.
repairs to compressors
and pumps
Prep work for the new play structures
Damon
21
& Human Services graduates achieved
placement
rate with
76%
enrolled in college,
% employed in their field of study, and % in the 1
at the
Parker
Building and Gates. •
McCarthy-Towne schools. Completed accessibility projects (curb at the High School.
•
in the
military.
Cleaning of an enlarged play area for Merriam and
•
Commercial
at
of study or enlisted
in their field
military.
98%
Conant, Douglas, Gates, Administration Building. •
of the Class of 2006 graduated into college,
employed
funded replacement of the home-side bleachers. Other
tion has
96%
Science Technology graduates achieved
ment with
81%
enrolled in college.
10%
98% place-
7%
employed
US
in their field
of study and
military with
100% of Electromechanical Engineer-
enlisted in the
cuts, etc.)
ing,
Environmental Science, Office Technology
and Graphic Communications students attending
In Conclusion
college.
This report demonstrates that the Acton Public Schools and •
the
Acton-Boxborough Regional School
District are
complex
ment
organizations. Nonetheless, the districts possess a clear mission
and vision. They are fortunate to possess a dedicated
make
staff,
the
a habit of constant self-reflection and, as resources allow, •
Our at
personally and professionally
- and so
Acton Public Schools
communities and
to our •
schools.
It is
of study and
8% enlisting in
00% of Dental graduates passed the National Dental
100% of Early Childhood Education graduates were certified
and the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District maintain a reputation that attracts people to the
in their field
military.
artistically, •
the
1
US
Board examination.
students, teachers and administrators continue to
high levels - academically, athletically,
rate
workplace
who
of renewal.
perform
92% place35% enrolled in college, 49% entering the
Construction-Trades graduates achieved
our intention to continue to provide the best possible
100%
by the Office for Child Care Services.
of Cosmetology graduates passed the state
board examination to become a licensed hair
education to the communities and to seek continued financial and
styl-
ist.
moral support for
this
very important endeavor. •
The towns of Acton and Boxborough have ment
in the
placement
schools since the schools serve the communities'
youth and adult populations through public schooling.
Com•
munity Education, and as a center for much community This that
is
in college.
Daniel Ceddia, a Plumbing graduate from Sudbury,
activity.
was honored
a win-win situation for both the towns and the schools
we want
Medical Occupations graduates achieved 100%
a great invest-
as an Outstanding Vocational Student
of the Year by the Minuteman Regional School
Com-
to maintain for the future.
mittee, the Massachusetts Association of Vocational
Administrators and State Commissioner of Educa-
William Ryan
tion. Dr.
David
Driscoll.
Superintendent of Schools
On
Behalf of the School Committees •
January 2007
John
Pelletier, a
Computer Technology student from
Lancaster, graduated Valedictorian in the Class of
2006.
•
Student speakers
at the
Class of 2006 graduation
ceremony were Valedictorian John
Pelletier of
Lan-
caster, Salutatorian Victoria Coffey of Watertown
and Class President Nicholas Radl of Stow.
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The Class of 2006
Minuteman
Acton
at all levels
students on the
finishing the year ranked in
Andrew Anderson, Automotive Technology, President's
Math Team competed
strongly
against academically diverse groups of area schools first
place
the state vocational
in
conference for the third year in a row.
Award of Academic Exellence
A Latin course was expanded to serve the growing number Maxwell Cane, Pre-Engineering Academy, President's Award of Academic Achievement Daniel Cullinane. Marketing
of students interested
medical careers, biotechnology and
in
science.
& Management
The Minuteman duced and performed
mystery comedy. "Love
Tiphani Harvey, Cosmetology
drama
Players, the school's a full production of is
Tim
students, pro-
Kelley's murder
Murder."
The Special Education Department teamed with main-
Jameli Harvey, Culinary Arts
stream teachers to help students achieve one of the highest levels
Jacob Hil, Automotive Technology, President's Award of
of special education
MCAS "pass"
scores in the state.
Academic Achievement Faculty
Lee Johnston, Automotive Technology
members from English, Math, Science and
vocational fields designed a series of
several
MCAS Science curriculum
standards for use throughout each of the school's 22 vocational
Thomas Thibodeau, Computer Programming, Award of Academic Achievement
majors.
President's
Chemistry Teacher Gary Sypteras was awarded the "2006
Theodore William Richards Award for Excellence in Teaching Secondary School Chemistry" presented by the American Chemical Society.
Bryce Wheatley, Culinary Arts
2006 Students of the Month Science January:
The
ogy February:
Hava & Michal Pullman of Needham. Office Tech-
& Medical
nology
March:
May: September:
state-approved high school pre-engineering
first
program entered
its
students, again with
Occupations
seventh year and graduated
100%
its
third class
of
attending college.
John Pelletier of Lancaster, Computer Technol-
ogy April:
& Technology Division Highlights
Courtney DeCosta of Belmont, Office Technol-
Electromechanical Robotics students
McKenna of Winchester took
Laura Martino of Watertown, Cosmetology
and George
Nicole McCarthy of Belmont, Environmental Sci-
in Skills
ence
Automation held
Krista
Burgoyne of Bolton, Culinary Arts
pitality
USA
National Competition on in
Kansas
City,
Max Cane
of Acton
National Third Place
Team Robotics and
MO in June 2006.
& HosMany new
Management
business/industry projects were achieved,
October:
Brian Clough of Dover, Carpentry
including
November:
Alice Ofria of Medford, Environmental Technology Aaron Gralnik of Lexington, Environmental Sci-
training for middle school students,
ence
the Northeast Center for
Telecommunications providing grant
assistance, a $80,000 gift
from Adept Robots
December:
Language Arts
Verizon supporting with after-school technology
Cognex Corporation of
Systems, GTE helping with new physics units for biotechnology, for the Electrome-
chanical Engineering/Robotics program, etc.
Minuteman Regional High School sophomores had the English
-
Natick providing weekly on-line interactive training on Visions
Academic Division Highlights
98% pass rate on in May 2006.
-
Approximately
a
MCAS Test taken
82%
of the division seniors graduating
received certification in their respective area, while approxi-
mately
92% were planning to continue their education or training
upon graduation. Thirty-eight students took advantage of college level pre-
This past summer,
calculus and calculus courses under an articulation agreement
with Middlesex
Community
College.
intern at
39
Sam Rogers
of Concord served as an
Harvard University's Molecular Biology Laboratory.
the
A Team of two Pre-Engineering students placed second in "West Point Bridge Design" contest - A National Internet-
when
The Cosmetology Class of 2006 had taking the State Board Exams.
100%
a
success rate
based software design contest. National Honor Society
Minuteman
is
now
an authorized CertiPort Testing Center
The Minuteman Chapter of
for Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications.
the National
Honor Society
proudly served the school and the community with thousands of volunteer hours maintaining a solid and diverse membership Construction - Power Mechanics - Building Trades Divi-
while inducting thirteen
new members.
sion Highlights
Overall School Highlights
The Automotive Technology Department won the industry's Most Outstanding Automotive Program in Massachusetts award for the sixth year in a row.
A new 2010 have a
Students in Carpentry, Electrical Wiring, Plumbing and
HVAC
home
for the
Lexington Housing Authority
to ensure that
members of the Class of
opportunity to experience each of Minuteman's
new exploratory program runs half of grade 9 and allows to
in
students
develop a better understanding of their talents and interests
while exposing them to diverse careers.
partnership with the Lexington Rotary Club.
Underclassmen created four scaled
full
twenty-two technical programs before choosing a major. This
completed construction of the 3000 square foot two-
family Gambrel
Freshmen Exploratory program was designed and
implemented as a means
New
England
New and/or updated college articulation and advance credit
style
homes for display at the New England Home Show in Boston. Minuteman is the only participating vocational high school in
agreements with numerous top colleges courses and programs
at
in
over 78 different
over 17 colleges and universities.
MA. Community Education In
Landscape Management, two graduates won the two
services, including After School
programs for middle school students, Adult High School
most prestigious scholarships given by the Mass Arborist Asso-
School programs and camps, provided to
ciation
continued Electrical
Wiring students completely wired two residential
ser-
Evening and Continuing Education courses and Summer
vices.
at
member town residents
one of the highest participation and success levels
in the state.
units in Lexington.
Carpentry was invited to attend the Secretary's Award for
The Facilities Management Department completed major campus renovation and facility improvement projects including
Environmental Education as an honorable men-
renovation of the school's Special Education administrative areas,
Excellence tion.
commonwealth who have
across the in
in
This award honors individual schools, teacher and students
environmental education
Commercial
renovation of elevators, upgrade of grades 9 Training
initiatives.
& Human
&
Rooms, and updating of a Technical and Training Room.
distinguished themselves
10 Cosmetology literacy
Mac Lab
Minuteman Students Receive
Services Division Highlights
John and Abigail Adams Scholarships For the
third year in a row. Culinary Arts students
and
in
won
Newbury College
The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship provides a tuition
so doing earned $7,000 in scholarships for enrollment at
waiver for eight traditional semesters of undergraduate education
first-place in the annual culinary
Newbury
competition
at
College.
at
the University of Massachusetts, the seven state colleges, or
community colleges. Students qualify for the scholarwhen they score in the Advanced category in either the
fifteen
As a community service project a team of junior Graphic Communications students worked with the Lahey Clinic in
ship
designing and printing a 2005 calendar incorporating artwork
10
drawn by elementary age students who
the second subject
are patients in the
Mathematics or the English language
"young
MCAS
in the top
student
won
tion held in first in this
25%
arts section
score in the Proficient or
have a combined
hearts" clinic.
Krista
test;
of the grade
Advanced category on
(Mathematics or English language
MCAS
in their
arts);
and
score on these assessments that ranks
school
district.
Burgoyne of Bolton, a junior Culinary Arts Baking National First Place
Kansas City,
MO
in the
in
SkillsUS A
skills
The following students were awarded: Chris Poznick, Morgan Quirk, David Key worth, Francis Gassert, Ethan Maitland, Adam Norman, and Jaime Michaels of Acton; Louis Bowers. Karl Gibson, Molly McDowell, James Murray, and
competi-
June 2006. Krista also placed
competition for the past three consecutive years.
40
Matt Taber of Arlington; Ian Hurley of Ayer; Dean Crimaldi of Belmont; William Neville of Boxborough; Raisa Marcelino and
SkillsUSA and was very excited about
Amanda Watson of Cambridge; Erin Guertin and Sam Rogers Dan Brauer of Lexington; Derek McLaughlin,
and ease
his success
compete again next year
the competition. Karl will
to
in
defend
his title as a senior.
of Condord;
Brendan Sullivan, and Dean Vieria of Medford; Eliza Leahy of Needham; Brian Leao of Sudbury; Steven Hallet, Carl Mahon, Jonathan Sapienza, and Matt Sproul of Stow; Raphael Santiago
Tim Doherty, and Desi
of Waltham; Stephen Akian,
The team of Kerry McCoy, Molly McDowell, and Gina all of Arlington were honored as Second Place finalists the Tech Prep Showcase Competition. Tech Prep Showcase
Willms in
Forte of
Watertown
where students
is
a unique leadership competition
to
perform an act of community service and develop a detailed
are required
and rehearsed presentation following competition guidelines and Three Students Awarded
concludes by making a formal presentation to a group of judges.
National Merit Scholarship
This competition
is
also in
it's
infancy stages and has had great
success from students for the past two years of
Three Minuteman Students were awarded as
Students are being recognized for the exceptional
academic promise demonstrated by
mance on
Winchester took their
ogy
their outstanding perfor-
The following students were awarded Morgan Quirk (Graphic Communications) of Acton and Karl Gibson (Computer Technology) of Arlington. These students received a Letter of Commendation for their exceptional scores. the PSAT's.
skills in
to the national level,
where they worked
all
Robotic and Automation Technol-
and emerged as bronze medal winners,
placing third in the country.
the scholarship: Francis Gassert (Pre-Engineering) and
Max and George's competition area,
day on Thursday
to
produce a medal-
winning project, was directly below the sign announcing the competition, and drew
many onlookers, but the experienced team their work. Members of the
seldom looked up, concentrating on
Class of 2006, both are headed to college in the
Jake Shearer of Wayland, a sophomore
Minuteman Students Take Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals at
existence.
The team of Max Cane of Acton and George McKenna of
Students" in the National Merit Scholarship Program. These
Commended
its
"Commended
in
fall.
Medical Assist-
ing placed third in the Medical Assisting competition. This
National SkillsUSA Competition
Jake's
first
year
in
Medical Assisting
was
starting out as a Culinary
Art's student in his freshman year. Jake's impressive national
Eleven students from Minuteman Regional High School represented their school and Massachusetts tion, the
SkillsUSA Championships
in
at
Kansas City,
came home with first, second more returned with top ranking
or third place medals
and three
national placements.
Burgoyne of Bolton, known now
as
Three other students also received national standings;
"The #1 Stu-
placed
Commercial Baking, edging out other state winners in an all-day competition, during which visitors could watch contestants preparing, baking and displaying more than
competition.
in
a half-dozen types of pastry
accepted her award on stage
among all
50
a
crowd estimated
states
1 1
and several U.S.
first in
the state in Job Interview, another Leadership
Through leadership events and competitions on
and assorted confections. Krista
in the
at
for next
James Sullivan of Arlington, placed first in the state in Technical Computer Applications. Francis Gassert of Acton placed first in the state in Related Technical Math. Evan Rogers of Concord
dent Baker in the Country, (Again!)", took National First Place
and a gold medal
sophomore brings high hopes
year's competition.
MO in late
June. Eight
Krista
third place ranking as a
a national competi-
state
Kemper Arena in Kansas City,
and national
their education
the district,
level, the organization helps students excel in
and future technical, skilled and service careers,
,000, including competitors from
including health occupations. SkillsUSA serves nearly 265.000
and
high school and college/postsecondary students and their chapter
territories, advisors, parents,
hundreds of business partners.
advisors
who
are professional
members.
Art and Literary Magazine Celebrates 21st Anniversary
medal and the cheers of the crowd, was awarded a full tuition scholarship at the Culinary Institute of America for her first-place win. However, as Krista was a sophomore upon earning the scholarship she returned to
Regional High School's Art
National Competition for a second time this year to defend her
the publication contains
In addition to the
Krista
title,
The ink
poets and 20
Karl Gibson of Arlington, a junior in Computer TechnolFirst in the
Competition. This available to
is
compete
dry on the twenty-first edition of
generated poetry and
and succeeded.
ogy placed
is
the in.
Nation first
in the
Computer Programming
year that this competition has been
This was Karl's
first
year competing in
41
artists.
Minuteman
&
Literary Magazine, and as usual,
many
outstanding examples of student-
art.
This year's magazine showcases 19
The winners of school-wide poetry and the content for the
In the art contest,
submitted 70 pieces of artwork. Originality
tion
Minuteman Regional School Committee 2006
contests provide
Charles Olmstead of Acton
1
from about 80 poets were submitted. used
art
magazine .This year, approximately 50 poems
is
40
Rosalie Barton-May of Lancaster
artists
the primary criteria
Laura Morrissette of Arlington (Secretary)
work for inclusion in the magazine, and seleccommittee members also try to ensure a mixture of styles.
Marjorie Daggett of Lexington
in selecting
Linda Frizzell of Belmont
Kemon
We really have quite an artistic community at the school," Mr. Donovan said. it's
"We
quite a variety.
added photography
in
in the school."
the
first
anime
Jeffrey Stulin of
to the art contest
three or four years ago. This year, there are quite a
artwork done
Needham (Chairman) Donna Corey of Boxborough Alice DeLuca of Stow Nancy Weiss of Carlisle
used to just get block printing, but now,
We
few pieces of
"Anime has become very popular "They had an Anime Club this year for
style.
he said.
Atty. Paul
Lynch of Sudbury (Vice-Chair)
John Lang of Concord
time.
Mary
A
Taschioglou of Lincoln
Kileen Burgoyne of Bolton
third contest,
open
to juniors in the
Ellen Castagno of
Frank Gobbi.
Graphics department,
Jr.
Wayland
of Dover
determines
who designs the magazine's cover. Jasmine Sanders of Needham won this year's cover design contest. Jasmine also
David Harmon of Weston
did the magazine's entire layout.
Student Representative - James Sullivan of Arlington
Minuteman Regional School
Former Minuteman English teacher Denise R. Donovan
District Administration
served as the Copyright Editor, and the Graphics Coordinator
was Graphics Department senior teacher Daniel Vardaro. The school's Office Technology department did the word processing. "The magazine is truly an integrated student effort," Mr. Donovan said. "By the time it's done, many students from all majors and departments have played a part
William Callahan, Superintendent
Thomas Markham, Assistant Superintendent James Amara, Principal John Dillon, Assistant Principal Janet Killeen, Business
in its creation."
Manager
Jane Wiggin, Pupil Services Director
The
student artists featured in this year's magazine are
Bruce Bryan,
frey Landskov, Nate O'Farrell,
and Ashley Val
all
Shanon Rogers, Rebecca Rowe
of Arlington; Courtney Lindhorst and Isaac
Tsavalakoglou of Belmont; Elizabeth Mullane of Cambridge; Erin Guertin
,
Tim Overton and Will Roche of Concord;
Lily Alt-
Newton; Collin Aucoin, of Stow; and Montana Mirabella of
shuler of Maynard; Keith Frankston of
Elizabeth Haberkorn.
all
Winchester.
The
student poets featured in this year's magazine are
Francis Gassert, David Keyworth, and
Morgan Quirk of Acton;
Molly McDowell and Ashley Val of Arlington; Andrea Bergstrom of Belmont; Joanna Rosario of Cambridge; Gabe Gerzon
and
Sam Rogers
of Concord; Nick Solano of Everett; Ashley
Cobuzzi and Pierre Etienne of Lexington; Eliza Leahy and Jasmine Sanders of Needham; Marissa Gabel, Avi Love, and Niles Radl
all
Facilities Director
Alan Taupier, Information Technology Director
Sean Chicosky and Arielle Shander of Acton; Pat Cooney, Geof-
of Stow; Leo Jordan of Watertown; and Montana
Mirabella of Winchester.
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Two-year olds and drop-in
ACTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
seven. During the craft
summer
story times for ages three to
reading program, there were drop-in
programs.
Library Services
The Friends of the Acton The Library
offers a
wide range of services for children
and adults, many also accessible from home. The Library has books, newspapers, magazines,
DVDs, CDs,
history and genealogy collections. Rental
videotapes, local
books and
DVDs
offered, courtesy of the Friends of the Acton Libraries. There
collection of Arthur Davis paintings, speakers
on a range of topics
are
is
Library Statistics Acton residents with active
an
library registrations:
14,659 (down .9%)
French and Korean collections and small deposit
Circulation: 536,982 (up 5.0%)
collections in Portuguese, Hindi, Gujarti and Tamil. (Deposit
233,571 (up 2.4%)
collections are received
Traffic Count:
four times each year;
Collections (total items): 133,788 (up 3.6%)
months
later.)
by a large
The
print
from the Boston Public Library three to the titles are returned to Boston three to six
large print materials collection
is
hearing and visually impaired.
Reference questions: 18,525 (down .6%)
supported
computer display and assistance devices
book
art displays, a
and an annual reading by a nationally known poet.
extensive multi-format Chinese language collection, small Russian, Spanish,
Libraries sponsors an adult
discussion group. Other special programs include
Children's programs: 179 (down
for the
.6
%)
Children's program attendance: 3,1 19 .
(down 9%)
Adult programs: 15 (down from 38) Adult program attendance: 462 (up 9.2%)
Reference librarians are available for assistance both
by phone and via the
on-site,
Internet.
Use of public
Reserve collections for
school assignments can be arranged. State and federal tax forms are offered. Online services include the ability to
make
online
Items requested by other
Number of people
download audio books, access Internet and subscription databases, access online Minuteman displays in Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Russian, access a community event calendar,
museum
reservations.
are provided with support for Arabic, Baltic, Chinese, Cyrillic, ,
,
,
,
libraries:
volunteering:
(up 89.1%)
45,202 (down
29,743 (down 1.3%)
175 (up 37.8%)
Library Website
The Library continues
Multiple public computers
Greek Hebrew, Japanese Korean Thai Turkish Vietnamese and
1
libraries:
19.2%)
requests and renewal of materials, request interlibrary loans,
and make
615
Internet computers:
Items requested from other
to increase the information
services available on the Library
web
site at
and
HYPERLINK
"http://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/"
,
http://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/
Western and Central European languages. Printers, photocopiers, microfilm readers and typewriters are available, as are computer clinics
and online
tutorials.
Wireless Internet access
throughout the Library for patrons using their
is
In addition to links to
available
own computers.
Library users have the use of small study rooms and there
is
meeting room space available for community groups.
Minuteman Library network, the
site
includes a detailed calendar, actively maintained by the staff, of
Library events including Story Hours, public meetings, and clinics.
This year several
new on-line
services were added, including
downloadable audio mbooks and museum passes. 2006, 624 community meetings were held in the The Library provides delivery of materials to the homebound, issues a quarterly newsletter, and offers multiple In
A
Library.
volunteers opportunities. There are pre-registered children's story times for
vices.
more
It
detailed description
is
given under Library Ser-
includes a variety of information not only about the
library itself, (see also Library services), but also about
The
Friends of The Acton Libraries and their highly successful book sales, the
Acton Memorial Library Foundation, and the Friends Bob Ferrara and Reference Librarian Susan
of Pinehawk. Trustee
Paju maintain the website.
Trust Funds In 1998, the
lished an
Cammy Thomas,
Forche,
Acton Memorial Library Foundation estab-
endowment fund
for the
Acton Memorial Library, with
residents Alice and the late Bert Schafer read from their works.
and excellence
The Friends of the Acton Libraries, the Acton Memorial Library Foundation, Acton Boxborough Community Education, the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council and the Georgia Whitney Memorial Fund provided financial support for the 2006 event.
the purpose of assisting in maintaining the quality
of the Library, but specifically excluding fund income from being used to substitute for basic operation and maintenance expenses.
The incorporation papers
teacher and poet from Lexington,
and Mark Schafer, poet, translator and son of long-time Acton
require that a yearly report on the use
of distributed funds be made.
The annual Creeley award event has included having Half of the yearly distribution of funds principal; the other half
expend. In
is
is
(ABRHS). Maria Anthony, who
available for the Library Trustees to
FY 06, the Library's portion was $1290.06, which was
used toward the case for the flagpole next to the G.A. R.
the
award winner visit the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
returned to the
School, has coordinated these
at the
High
and served on the commit-
She suggested adding student members and
tee.
flag.
teaches English
visits
in
2006 ABRHS
students Alexandra Azzolino. Bonnie Cherner, Jyoti Jasrasaria
For other Library
trust funds, The
a policy of spending only the
Trustees have established
amount of the current
Specific details on individual Library trust funds this
Town
Report under
Town
of Acton
Moy
and Maria
joined the committee. Other
members of
the
year's income.
committee are Bob Clawson, Jean D'Amico, Frank Flowers.
presented
Frank Joyner and Marcia Rich. 2007 Award Winner and Read-
is
in
Non -Expendable and
ing.
Expendable Trust Funds.
Planning also progressed for the 2007 Award Winner and
Reading
event..
The 2007 award winner, Yusef Komunyakaa. has
published numerous books of poetry, winning the Pulitzer Prize
Long Range Planning The Trustees are in the process of developing the Library's next five yearlong range plan. The Long Range Plan services two purposes. The first is to maintain a plan that has been
in
1994 for his book, Neon Vernacular:
1977-1989.
He
is
and Creative Writing Program
ties
will read
New &
at
Princeton University.
March 28, 2007. The
(MBLC),
unable to
Collins
An
well as four other books of poetry. For the
approved plan, the Library
is
apply for or receive competitive federal/state grants.
purpose road
is
map
to provide the Trustees
equal
is
members of the
of objectives and activities that can improve Library
services to our community.
who
The current plan covers the period of
six
ABRHS
2003-2007. The new plan will cover the period of 2008-2012.
The
Literary Arts
students,
The Long Range Planning Committee members Jarvis,
are
first
time an
Ann
read
who
Committee and the
ABRHS
The student
faculty selected
auditioned for the committee.
shown below, were all impressive and deservThe Committee chose Brendan Fitzmaurice to
event.
at the
Huber, Mildred
Marcia Rich and Robert Surdel.
Activities files
Hirst, Cornelia
Martha book length poem Blue Front as
students,
ing of the honor.
Chang. Brewster Conant, Ian
He
principal opening poet will be
the author of a
student will be reading as one of the opening poets.
and Library Director with a
Poems
and be presented the 2007 Robert Creeley Award on
approved by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners for without an
Selected
currently a Professor in the Council of Humani-
completed
to date include the creation of pro-
of our community and the library, conduct of a community
survey, and conduct of a
community workshop. The workshop,
comprised of a broad cross section of Acton citizens, was for the purpose of obtaining
community
input for the determination
of what will be the Library's vision of the future and
Remaining tasks include
its
needs.
the selection and identification of the
plan's yearly service objectives and activities by the Library trustees
and preparation and submittal of the plan
in the early
to the
MBLC
months of 2007.
Literary Arts
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School poets left to right - Kyra Correa-Berg, Rand Nashi, Liz
Program
Front row,
The 2006 year Robert Creeley Award winner Carolyn
and Louisa Paine.
Forche has written four books of poetry, edited The anthology
Petillo
Against Forgetting: Twentieth Century Poetry of Witness, and
Back row
held fellowships from the National
Endowment for the Arts and
Lannan Foundation. She is Director of Creative Writing at Skidmore College. Her reading of poems relating to her work in El Salvador and other areas where tragic violations of human rights have occurred was powerful and moving. Preceding Ms
the
45
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Mike
Bottari and
Brendan Fitzmaurice.
prisons, such as Andersonville. There are also artifacts that relate
Robert Creeley Memorial. Given Robert Creeley 's renown
warm
town
what was happening on the "home front" during the war
which he lived from age 4 to 15, the Committee and the Board of Trustees have begun an effort to develop a memorial space for Robert in the original 1 890 section of the library. His widow, Penelope Creeley, who
to
has generously offered to provide materials for display
for Isaac Davis
and
his
feeling for the
in
will be included. After the
War
will cover
that
what became of the
veterans after the war, including establishment of
Grand Army
of the Republic (G.A.R.) posts, with the Acton post being named
in the
Grand Army of the Republic Flag and Pole
space, enthusiastically supports this effort. These include not
We continue to honor the Civil War veterans in whose memory the Library was given to the Town in 1890. On Memorial Day in 1914, a new 48-star American flag was presented to Acton's Isaac Davis G.A.R. Post of Civil War Veterans. When
only photographs and broadsides, but also some rare and beautiful
books done by Robert with outstanding
artists
such as Jim
Dine, Elsa Dorfman. Robert Indiana, R. B. Kitaj and Sol DeWitt.
A preliminary
design has been developed
in sufficient detail to
the last of these veterans had passed on, the flag
allow a cost estimate of about $ 1 3 ,000 for detailed planning and
the Library.. This year, after
summer of 2006 a grant application was Harmon Foundation for financial support to
implementation. In the submitted to the
help fund the effort.
The Foundation approved
granting us $3,000. This generous grant realizing the Robert Creeley
the
is
the flag has been
major step
six
in a public area
was given
decades
to
in storage,
of the Library. The
was funded by from the Community Preservation Act, the Lois Parker Fund and the Acton Memorial Library Foundation Endowment
restoration and display of this flag and flagpole
the application,
first
mounted
more than
grants
in
Memorial.
Fund. Civil
War Archives
Project
Art Exhibits
The 2005 annual Town Meeting approved $30,150 of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to create a Civil War exhibit in the original 1890 section of the
The Library was to
originally given to the
honor Acton's Civil War
Civil
War
artifacts
Memorial Library, as a Memorial
work in the Library's Meeting Room during the course of a year. The artists submit their slides or photographs of their work every winter for a March deadline. The committee meets and makes
Town
The Library owns many
soldiers.
CPA
1
funding. With invaluable
its
(RFP) for
this project
prospective bidders in December.
design firm under contract
founding our nation, and
2007 The exhibit .
in the Civil
remarkable aspect of our Town's history, for both battles having occurred for the Civil
should be. citizens
War,
We
and
in
1
86
1
is
.
who
on April
19, first in
visit
will
make
our
library.
a three-part story. First to Fight will
it
A
major theme
having taken place on April 19, in
Baltimore,
first at
MD.
in
will be the evolution of Acton's militia
Captain Isaac Davis
War of
1
known to all Acton The exhibit will tell
War and
in
whose goal cal
Old North Bridge in A second theme from the company under the
Bob
Ferrara and Library Director Marcia Rich
is
to better understand
artifacts
discovered
Acton during the excavation
,
a group
HYPERLINK
Hawk" site in South new sewer treatment plant. noted on a library-hosted web site at
the "Pine
for the
Some of the group's efforts are at
Hawk
and publicize the archeologi-
and human story behind the great treasure trove of Native
American
1861.
1
War and
Hawk
remain actively engaged with The Friends of Pine
Civil War.
"http://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/pine-
hawk/" http://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/pinehawk/ Friends
Baltimore on April 19, 1861 and
men
include private citizens and other professionals from the Library,
individual stories of interest. These
The Discovery Museums, and the Schools. One member, Shirley
continue, relating both the overall participation of Acton's
during the Civil
Pine
Guards of 850- 1861. The War Years
will start with the battle in
Pope— pastel/watercolor
Jennifer
Trustee
role
1775 through the Davis Blues during the
8 1 2 to the Davis
room an enjoyable
November/December Sandra Donnabed— quilts
it
be the unique coincidence of both actions
will
1775 and again
as
the meeting
tion
1775 and,
known
convey Acton's unique
as "first to fight" in both the Revolutionary
This
more remarkable
surprisingly not as well
hope the exhibit
to others
the
all
makes
Beaven —collage April Student work from ABRHS May/June Nancy Alimansky— watercolor July Zsuzsanna Szegedi —oil September/October Wayne Geehan — painting/illustra-
War,
it.
art
visit.
March
will illustrate
War, preserving
A broad range of artistic styles has been exhibited
January/February. Jean Carol
plan to have an exhibit
to fight in the Revolutionary
first
place to
2007, and hope to have the
in April
project completed by the end of
how Acton men were
We
selections.
over the years. The
Dean Charter, a Request was completed and sent to
help from Municipal Properties Director for Proposal
Ann Chang works with an Arts Selection Commitchoose the artists who will hang their
tee in a jury process the
and has pledged an additional $4,000 from
supplement the
library funds to
Trustee
at
Blancke, a noted local archeologist with extensive experience of
Gettysburg (the Library has a replica Medal of Honor acquired
our region's Native American history, has continued to work with
through the Offices of Representative Martin Meehan) and James
school curriculum planners to introduce a variety of educational
include Nathaniel Allen having received the Medal of
Richardson,
who
assassination and
served
in
was on in
at
materials for the fourth grade.
the time of Lincoln's
the guard detail at the execution of the
Booth conspirators. Other
who served as officers
Washington
Honor
stories of interest include
Another member, Acton Health Director Doug Halley,
Acton men
spearheaded the development of a beautiful new Pine
black units and others, held in notorious
46
Hawk
artifact exhibit in
Town
Hall, thanks to a
Community
Preserva-
20-29 hours/week
tion Act grant. The Friends again sponsored a series of a series
of October seminars and events as part of State
Month, thanks Engineers.
One
in part to a
grant from the
special event that attracted
documentary
Damrell's Fire by producer Bruce Twickler. The film story of the Great
England
firefighters to
sprang from
it,
subdue
it,
Technical Services Assistant
Administrative Assistant
tells the
New
and the lasting reforms
that
especially due to the perseverance and
Technical Services Librarian Stephanie
film
efforts of
Boston Fire of 1872, the heroic
Circulation Assistant
II I
Oktoberfest.
Circulation Assistant
I
Several library organizations collaborated to host two
Circulation Assistant
I
West Acton Oktoberfest celebration. The Acton Memorial Library,
Circulation Assistant
I
War
Drum
Children's Librarian Marilu Nowlin
Circulation Assistant
the Library's Civil
Katis
Eunice Gorman
II
Circulation Assistant
Hawk,
Knowland
Karen Anderson
II
Mary
Children's Librarian Catherine
wisdom
Kaja Michaels
Barb Floss Liz Leaver
Anshu Sood Donna White
Page Anna Cartier
tables displayed information about the
Pine
Pam
10-19 hours/week
of Boston Fire Chief John Damrell.
tables at the annual
Specialist
Parenti
Woodard & Curran much local attention
the presentation of the widely acclaimed
was
Young Adult Librarian/Computer
Archeology
archives, the Friends of the
Page Purnima Guntakatta Page Lou Repucci Less than 10 hours/week
Acton Libraries, and The Acton Memorial Library Foundation.
The Foundation contributed several additional attractions; a candy-filled pumpkin and free tickets to a Chinese Dance and Music Performance. Trustee Bob Ferrara organized the volunteers who attended to the tables. The volunteers included group Phyllis Meade, Cornelia Huber, Harry Chen, Ann Chang, Frank
Children's Librarian Kristine Adolph Children's Librarian April
Mazza
Reference Librarian Nancy Clune
Reference Librarian
Pam Hays
Joyner, Cynthia Wolfe, Dennis Ahern. Denise LeBlanc, Judith
Reference Librarian George King
Wolff, and Mickey Waks.
Reference/Children's Librarian Jane Flanders
As
in the
previous year, the Foundation sponsored a guess-
ing game: Question: collection at the
How many
items were in the children's
Acton Memorial Library
as of June 30,
Circulation Assistant
I
Karen Borg
Circulation Assistant
I
Polly Millen
Technical Services Assistant
2006?
I
Amy
Spadano
Page Emily Williams
Answer: 49,958 (and they circulate very quickly!) Volunteers.
Hours of Operation The Library is a seven-day year (63 hours a week) and a the
Although
week service most of the six-day a week service through
last
year's report presented the
names of
Library volunteers, this year saw a total of 175 individuals
a
gave
summer months.
their time
and
skills to assisting in all areas
of the Library's
operations.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9-9 Thursday and Friday 9-5
The Trustees
sincerely thank each and every one for their
A yearly event is organized by
Saturdays 9-5 (9-12 mid June through early Sept.)
invaluable support.
Sunday 2-5 (closed mid-May to Sept. 30) The Library is closed on state and federal holidays.
to recognize the volunteers
tion
and
to
The Trustees recognize and appreciate the dedicated effort members of the Library staff that make the Library the welcoming place that is the aim of all. The Library budget has
and service. Trustees
Mildred Jarvis, President
that
built to
although there
is
hour week.
.
No
keep the
skills
of our experienced
no one member of the staff that has a staff member is working full time.
Brewster Conant, Vice President Robert Surdel, Secretary
staff,
full
40
Dennis Ahern
David Barratt
Library Director Marcia Rich
Ann Chang Thomas Dunn
Assistant Director Ellen Clark
Robert Ferrara
Circulation Supervisor Gloria Reid
Frank Joyner
30-39 hours/week
of Reference Susan Paju
Head Head of Children's Services Lee Donohue Reference Librarian Julie Glendon Circulation Assistant
II
Joy Hamel
Circulation Assistant
II
Suzanne Callahan
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the Trustees
thank them for their dedica-
Staff
been carefully
the
who
CITIZENS' LIBRARY
Throughout relied
Snuggled down
in its location in
West Acton
terrupted operation of the library on a daily basis
for over 100
by the many volunteers
years, the Citizens' Library might well be a part of Acton forgotten by time. But looks can be deceiving
than
when you
enter and look
library shelves.
You
at
—
newest bestsellers,
sinister
tales
The year 2006 did. however, bring some notable changes to Loomis. Chair for over 12 years of the Citizens' Library's Board of Trustees, resigned, and Trustee Peter Guilmette became Chair. The Board also welcomed Gerald F. Browne who was sworn in as the library's newest Trustee.
of
the Citizens' Library. Robert
suspense and intrigue, cookbooks, audio books, travel
children's books.
Museum are passes, too! Once again, in 2006, the museum program offered tickets and passes
The
Library's popular
from a variety of
institutions.
Auxiliary and Suzi
M. Pomeroy Memorial
library passes to the
is
The Acton Arts League annu-
ally presents the Library with passes to the
MFA; Trust
Citizens' Library, located at 21
open Tuesday from 10am
Friday from
the Library's
Fund give
10am
to
5pm.
to
7pm
Windsor Avenue,
and Wednesday through
For more information, please
the
with even more great books.
Please, stop by and check
of them out.
EcoTarium.
Trustees
And there's more! Continuing on through 2006, one of the at the Citizens'
Peter Guilmette, Chair
Library has been Annette
Nancy Lenicheck, Secretary Gerald F. Browne
Lochrie's Tot Time, a creative, interactive reading program for
young children. Sponsored by engages enthusiastic 2-
the library's auxiliary. Tot
to 5-year-olds in great stories
and
call
(978) 264-9652. We're sure that 2007 will be another great year
Discovery Museums, Fruitlands, and the
most popular programs
guaranteed
all
books, biographies, and an amazing array of simply fantastic
There
is
tend the circulation desk, sort and
requesting this service.
the wealth of books lining the
will find the very
who
shelve books, and deliver books to those house-bound patrons
and never more so
your favorite authors, wonderfully wicked mysteries,
its long history, Citizens' Library has always on a substantial number of volunteers. The smooth, unin-
Time Librarian
library
Regina Tischler
adventures.
The Acton Garden Club's Junior Gardeners planted daffodils in the Arboretum's Kathy Fochman, Acton Recreation Director, photographer.
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daylilly collection
some
'
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ACTIVITIES We received
applications.
CULTURAL COUNCIL The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council (ABCC) was
FY
established in 1982 to promote the arts, to help develop cultural in the Acton and Boxborough communities and to award and administer Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC)
We
selectmen of each community, but functioning as a single
We
Applicant, Project
entity.
ing
and
arts organizations
tural
ABCC
and award-
Museum
Councils (LCCs) that are funded by the Mass
arts
ABCC to present jazz
through community outreach
publicity.
$355
Elaine Sisler/Niela Miller, Celebration of Aging
$500 $ 50
Longwood Opera Company,
$300
initiated three
new
brought back a popular favorite for the third year.
1
Falstaff to
Go
Everyone
@
the Sargent
the arts to
on
the state
and
in the
We
Janet Applefield,
were
No Room
$250 $280
for Hate
Acton Recreation DeptVTeen Repertory Theater, Bye Bye
Merriam
publicity.
fall,
ABCC
the
cant increase in available grant funds in calendar year 2006.
an allotment to the
for our previous
items.
Ctr.,
MCC allocation and made the entire amount available for the community members. Additionally, we had $550 in unclaimed funds from FY05 and $63 in ungranted FY06 funds that, in compliance with MCC guidelines, we re-granted this year. The ABCC unanimously voted to grant an additional $868 from our own Council funds. As a result, the total amount of grantable funds was $9,481. Despite our higher than usual funds to spend, very competitive grants season.
we
supported by both
The dedication of the Board of Selectman
ment
in
2006
The
We
in
and
line
both towns a
is
Warrant
Boxborough generously raised our Boxborough.
allot-
to $1 .500 for exclusive use in
level of local support
across the state.
acknowledge
articles
Acton provided the ABCC. through
Article, with $2,000.
We
we enjoy
is
rare
among LCCs
are extremely grateful and constantly
the support of our
two Towns
in all
our publicity.
are grateful also for the physical support that the
two Towns
provide us with: meeting spaces, access to the town copiers and faced a
general support from our liaisons, Acton Selectman. Walter Foster
We worked hard to publicize the
lot
ABCC was once again generously
truly remarkable.
the
and saw a
$450 Rogues performance $800 Inc./Theatre III, On Golden Pond $298 Jolly
Acton and Boxborough town funds via warrant
We once again did not withhold the allowed 5% of
availability of grants
Comm.
The
ABCC of $8,000 for our
FY07 Grant Cycle (we were awarded $4,400 grant cycle).
$500 $500
Local Funding
A
sizable increase in state funding to the Massachusetts Cultural in
the Musicians
required to distribute our annual
MCC allocation through a grant process. We enjoyed a signifiCouncil resulted
McCarthy Towne Schools, Meet
Acton Historical Society, The
Acton is
&
Acton Memorial Library, Robert Creeley Poetry Award Indian Hill Music, performance for Boxborough COA
MCC Grant Cycle Funding Each
$1000
Birdie
and made significant outreach
form of
$100 and
Library
events and
MCC funds. We advocated for
local level,
our local communities
$200 $500
$250 Memorial
delighted to fund 23 individuals, schools, libraries and arts organizations in our towns by granting
$400 $400
&
Sargent Memorial Library, Movies
2006 the Council; we
$200
grant to
of Fine Arts
Stories for
In
PASS
Hayden Vocal Quartet Merrimack Rep. Theatre, Pay As You Will Nights Commonwealth Ballet, The Nutcracker Acton Community Chorus, Winter and Spring Concerts Sargent Memorial Library, Rhythms of the World: Songs
opera, public art installations and more;
Advocating for the
of Acton, Multicultural March
Blanchard School, Handel
and classical music concerts, vocal performances,
and
$300
$1000
Museums
Douglas Elementary School, Opera
and Boxborough communities using grant funds generously designated by the towns' Selectmen - these
•
Hammerstein
Music Night
state legislature;
funds have been used by the
&
music composition and
Acton Chinese Language School, Acton Traditional Chinese
Sponsoring annual cultural programs for the Acton
•
New
Gates Elementary School,
Cultural Council through an annual appropriation
by the
Band,
Discovery
one of 329 Local Cul-
is
$350 $498
Guest Artist
MCC grant funds to projects that provide a local
public benefit; the
Grant Award Amount
Ruth Harcovitz, Celebration of Rogers
ABRHS
Reviewing grant applications from individuals, libraries, schools,
Name
Harvard Pro Musica, 2006-2007 Concert Season
accomplish our goals by:
•
07 Acton-Boxborough
Richard Clark, "Mark Twain"
committee appointed by the
are a volunteer
'
Cultural Council Approved Grants
programs
Grant funds.
38 applications totaling $23,713 and
funded 23 of those.
and Boxborough Selectman, Kristin Hilberg.
of new applicants and creative
49
.
The
ABCC
Acton. Directed by Jeffrey Brody. Music Director,
initiated several exciting events/projects in
FY '06 and FY '05 Acton Funds and our own fundraising revenue. We used 2006. Funding for these programs came from unspent
new event
our Boxboro allocation to fund a
at Fifer's
and
J.
Scott Brumit, Stage Director. Fully costumed
and staged and ment,
Day and
this
in
English with piano accompani-
event attracted an audience of nearly 70.
a project at the Blanchard School. Here are details on Councilinitiated events in
Arts Advocacy and Arts Promotion
2006:
On March •
attended the
2006 - Grantee Reception The ABCC held its 1 st Annual Grantee Reception at Boxborough Town Hall. FY06 grantees were invited
March
9,
to attend, along with our state
and
LCC's from
grantee received an official
ABCC certificate.
tor
Pam
Myers
Pat
Massachusetts State House.
across the state together to draw attention to the
vital role that arts, culture
dreds of
Grantees were given an opportunity to promote their a publicity table.
at the
This event, sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council, brought
local legislators.
upcoming events through
Ann Budner, Rachel Lucas and
8
LCC Assembly
state legislators to
Each
funding.
Sena-
and humanities play
in
our
state;
hun-
LCC volunteers attended. We visited the offices of our We'd
advocate for the
like to give special
arts
and
to request increased
thanks to our state legislators,
Senator Pam Resor, Representative Cory Atkins, and Representa-
Resor, Representative James Eldridge and
tive
Boxborough Selectman Kristin Hilberg spoke at the event. The Beacon ran a photo following the event. The ABCC plans to make this an annual reception.
James Eldridge
arts activities in
We also
and
for generously supporting local cultural
Acton, Boxborough and across the
state.
stepped up our local promotional efforts.
We re-
designed our website to offer our communities easier access to
May
2006 - Arts Alive!\
13,
our events and grant information. In the year to come to install an arts calendar
The ABCC collaborated with the Arts Process Network to present an interactive, arts-education event for adults. The theme of the event was the relation-
own
will
venue where they can publicize
offer local organizations a free their
we hope
on the new website, where we
events.
ship of people to their towns, and centered on a mural
The Council initiated a "Got Art?" community input camThe campaign consists of a postcard survey which we are distributing at events, meetings and schools, libraries, etc. The
created by participants depicting feelings about the
towns where we arts
work and play. Panelists from Network discussed ways that arts
live,
the Arts Process
and
processes can be used to gather data in
aspects of
life
paign.
survey
all
and culture they would
like us to present.
art
Unlimited helped promote
have already given us ideas for events
Day The
17, in
2006— The
this
event as well.
ABCC
sponsored a new Storyteller's Tent
at
ABCC installed a new Co-Chair, Rachel Lucas
new
Co-Secretary, Cindy Matchett of Boxborough,
and Pat Myers of Boxborough was installed
fair in
Treasurer and Grants Coordinator. bers Linda Biyun
We
sadly said
Ann Budner
Zhu of Acton and Avril Allard of Boxborough. to three members in 2006: Co-Chair
goodbye
(retired 12/2006),
former Treasurer, Jana Kertzner
(resigned 1/2006).
The Beacon Fiscal
ran excellent publicity and photos for this premiere
Year 2006 Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council
Members:
event.
June, 2006 -Mural at the Blanchard School,
Ann
Boxborough The ABCC supported
Rachel Lucas, Co-Chair
the Blanchard School in Boxborough by assisting with the cost of installing an artistic porcelain tile mural which was created by
3,
by Giuseppe Verdi
at
in
-
Acton (resigned June 2006)
Rosie Latto, Grants Coordinator
-
Acton (resigned Janu-
2006) Rixin Li, Co-Secretary
ABCC sponsored
-
Acton
Pat Myers. Treasurer and Grants Coordinator
Longwood Opera Company.
This popular performance
Acton (retired December 2006) - Acton
- Boxborough Nancy Gerhardt, Public Relations - Acton
2006 — Fal staff, by Giuseppe Verdi
a performance by the
-
Cindy Matchett, Co-Secretary
ary,
For the third consecutive year the
Budner, Co-Chair
Jana Kertzner, Treasurer
the 6th grade students at the Blanchard School.
November
to the positions of
We also welcomed new mem-
(resigned 6/2006), and former Grants Coordinator Rosie Latto
75 audience members throughout the day; many had never been to Fifer's Day previously and came specifically to enjoy the storytellers.
These survey cards
in the future.
This year of Acton, a
Boxborough. We hired two costumed storytellers — Merrill Kohlhofer and Andrea Lovett, who brought to life original tales from the American Revolution. The Storyteller's Tent was a resounding success, welcoming over
Day
activities,
Board Members
Storyteller s Tent at Fifer's
Boxborough
the annual Fifer's
•
designed to give us feedback on our current
ran a detailed article about this event and Action
June
•
is
and also help us find out from community members what type of
and our communities. The Beacon
Elaine Sisler
2006 was of Falstaff Church in
-
-
Boxborough
Acton
Linda Biyun Zhu - Acton (joined December 2006) Avril Allard - Boxborough (joined November, 2006)
the Congregational
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION The
Historic District
Commission ("HDC") is responsible Acton by protecting the
The mission of the
Historical
Commission
to protect
is
and
preserve the Town's historic character and assets, be they build-
for helping preserve the heritage of
open spaces, landscapes, or
The Commis-
architecture and integrity of our three designated historic district
ings,
Acton Center, South Acton and West Acton. Together, these historic district areas encompass over 180 properties and include structures up to over 300 years old. The HDC administers
sion maintains the Cultural Resource List of significant structures
Bylaw (Chapter
with the Historic District Commission, with jurisdiction being
areas:
and enforces the Town's Local Historic P),
which was enacted by the Town
in
District
in
is
available on the
Town
Town
of Acton Website).
first
Hall, starting at 7:30 p.m.
public.
The meetings
Commission can be
The Commission
and third Mondays of each month
The meetings
are
open
public.
conjunction
in
town. The
owners who
The Commission
also reviews
and comments on proposed subdivisions with regards
to (loss
of) stone walls, cart paths, old quarries, or other historic ele-
to the
ments of the landscape. During the review process, the group
usually involve consideration of multiple
members of the
in
a design resource to property
are remodeling older properties.
in
frequently walks the land to identify and
applications for exterior changes to buildings and properties, often with input from
The Commission works
everything outside of the three Historic Districts
General Laws, Chapter 40c. (The Local Historic District Bylaw generally meets on the
town, and reviews any demolition of these structures via the
public hearing process.
1990 under Massachusetts
historic districts.
The Commission
document
culturally
significant resources.
issues certificates that are a prerequisite for obtaining a permit
where required, and the
HDC
As was
issues various other types of cor-
approvals process seeking In
2006 saw
the case in '05,
significantly fewer
requests for demolitions and fewer large developments in the
respondence and notices on a regular basis. 2006, the Commission had a very busy year for appli-
HC
comment. During
the year
we
accomplished the following:
cations and certificates. Applications increased to forty-one in
2006 from thirty-two
in
2005. In 2006, the Commission issued
twenty-one Certificates of Appropriateness and eleven cates of Non-Applicability.
(32) increased by about
The number of issued
14% over the
The
was instrumental
previous year.
The
largest totals
ing (10); signs (5); and vents (4). There were no
Street,
were for roof-
new
siding projects,
Some
lots,
to
Project off of
an archeologist and
execution of the project.
avoid the demolition of the historic property on
make way
that the 1850's era
buildings,
two decks, two parking
LLC
that site to
one demolition, two window, skylight or door projects, two fences or railings, two gutter projects,
in the
is
The Commission successfully worked with 737 Main
with sixteen issued certificates. Acton Center had
eleven, and West Acton had six.
Chamber
Davis Road. One of our newer members
Certificates
South Acton was the most active of the three historic district areas,
HC worked with a Community Preservation Act recipi-
ent during reconstruction of the Stone
Certifi-
for a housing project.
farmhouse
to the north, refurbished,
will
We are very pleased
be relocated a short distance
and sold as a separate residence.
two
The Commission
two additions, and one general rehab project. more than one category of work.
successfully located a Historic Preserva-
tion Consultant to update our Cultural Resource List and associ-
applications featured
ated inventory forms that are on
file at
town
hall.
This
is
being
done with Acton Community Preservation Act grant monies.
Commissioners Brian Bendig, Chair
Anne Forbes, Vice Chair
In
2006 The Commission commented on various hous-
we have been how our comments have been received
Michaela Moran, Secretary
ing projects in the planning process. This year,
Tom
particularly pleased with
Peterman
Aaron Moore Ellie
and implemented,
Halsey
the best
it
in the spirit
of making Acton's built landscape
can be.
Scott Kutil
2006 Membership: Victoria Beyer
Anita Dodson Peter Grover, Chair
Kimberley Connors-Hughes William Klauer
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
process has resulted in the issuance of a license. State law requires
Towns The Cable Advisory Committee serves of Selectmen
in
also accept complaints
the cable
companies
We meet at Town at
Board
from consumers and
cable
TV provider, and the Cable Committee is glad that a second
company has
to resolve issues.
Hall the second Thursday of each
on license terms. The Town has always wanted
our citizens to have the opportunity to choose more than one
The
month
7:30 pm. our meetings are open to the public, and citizens are
encouraged
to issue licenses to all qualified applicants, but provides
for negotiations
matters pertaining to Cable Television in the
Town of Acton. We work with
to advise the
steps in the process
application,
to attend.
to
finally entered the local
market.
were for Verizon
to
send us an
which we received on 16 March 2006, for the Town
respond with an "Issuing Authority Report" (IAR), which was
approved by the Selectmen on 26 June 2006, and for Verizon Current committee
members
M G Brandon
After receiving the
R
amended
application,
we
held a public hearing
on Monday, August 1 4th At that hearing the Selectmen directed the Cable Committee and Special Town Counsel to engage in
Brian Costello
John
to
respond with an amended application, which has been received.
are:
,
.
Covert. Clerk
Mark Eisenberg
negotiations with Verizon to resolve various differences between
Terra Friedrichs
the
Michael Geis
hearing to a future date.
IAR and
the
amended
application, and then adjourned the
Ernie Lang. Access Studio Liaison Frits
These negotiations were completed
Riep. Chairman
men
Oleg Volinsky, Schools' Liaison
to
reconvene the hearing
on Tuesday, 3 October. At
The arrival of
Town.
past year
was
Verizon as a second Cable Television provider
Service.
As an incumbent telephone
FiOS
began offering
and federal government consider Internet service
initiated the
FiOS Cable Television service. Verizon in Acton on 9 October.
TV service
The
to be an
available at our
site at
the Cable Committee's activities consumer information page on the Town Web
http://www.acton-ma.gov/boards/CableAdvisoryCommit-
tee/consumer.asp
John Covert
state-mandated Cable Television
licensing process shortly after Verizon
meeting, the Selectmen voted to
More information about is
unregulated value added service.
The Town
time for the Select-
Selectmen's meeting
was
to provide Internet
services through their telecommunications\ infrastructure. state
to begin the provision of
in the
Internet
service provider, there
no licensing process required for Verizon
in
approve the Verizon Final license, opening the way for Verizon
a busy one for the committee, with the
In the fall of 2005. Verizon started offering
this
at a special
first
Clerk, Cable Advisory Committee
contacted us. This
Turkey
Tail
Fungus on
a fallen tree in the
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Arboretum
METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (MAPC)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Board of Selectmen established the Economic Development Committee (EDC) to advise the Selectmen on matters pertaining to Acton improving its economic well being. The EDC consists of up to eleven Acton residents or business
Created
in
1963, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council
(MAPC) promotes
and advocates for
smart growth by working closely with cities and towns, state
owners repre-
and federal agencies, non-profit
senting various groups interested in enhancing Acton's economic
based organizations
accordance with the 1998 Master Plan Update. The committee is currently comprised of one representative from
Boston.
development
inter-local cooperation
in
institutions,
in the 101 cities
and community-
and towns of Metropolitan
MAPC strives to provide leadership on emerging issues
of regional significance by conducting research, building coali-
Board of Selectmen, two Planning Board representatives, two Finance Committee representatives, two representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, and four at large members. The committee's stated objectives are:
tions,
the
and acting as a regional forum for action.
MAPC
provides technical assistance and specialized
services in land use planning, water resources
management, economic
transportation, housing, environmental protection, •
To promote current and new commercial development within the context of the Master Plan;
•
Increase the commercial tax base to reduce the tax
islative
burden on residential taxpayers;
of inter-local partnerships. More information about
Support commercial and industrial growth that will
services and ongoing activities
•
development, public safety, geographic information systems (GIS), collective purchasing, data analysis and research, leg-
in
life
will contribute to a
MAPC is governed by
mix of activities.
,
site
,
and
1
3 appointees of state
and
Executive Committee comprising
employs approximately 40 professional staff under the leadership of an executive director. Funding for MAPC activities is derived from governmental contracts and foundation grants, and a per-
plan applications.
capita assessment
on member municipalities.
a highlight for 2006, the committee successfully advocated
for changes to the Small in
comment on
An
25 elected members oversees agency operations. The agency
In 2006, the committee monitored the progress of the Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan and the proposal to develop architectural and site design guidelines for commercial properties. Additionally, the committee resumed its
As
MAPC's
available at
101 municipal government appoin-
tees 2 1 gubernatorial appointees
City of Boston agencies.
past practice of providing
and support
www.mapc.org
Support the concept of village and business districts by encouraging businesses of appropriate scale that
•
is
facilitation
HYPERLINK "http://www.mapc.org/"
Acton and contribute to the community 's quality and fiscal stability; and
fit
of
and regulatory policy, and the
North Acton
in
Manufacturing ("SM") zoning
To
district
order to help retain existing businesses and
Boston,
who
live
and work
in
Metro
has divided the region into eight subregions.
Each sub region is overseen by a council of local leaders and stakeholders, and a staff coordinator provides organizational and
provide for future expansion.
The
better serve the people
MAPC
EDC is currently on a one year hiatus with no regularly
technical staff support.
scheduled meetings. The Board of Selectmen will revisit the need for the
committee
in
Smart Growth Across Municipal Boundaries
2007.
MAPC's
Respectfully submitted,
initiative is
Edmund
Starzec,
MetroFuture: Making a Greater Boston Region
planning for Metro Boston's growth and development
through 2030. In 2006, the project involved nearly 2000 people.
Chairman and Planning Board Rep.
William A. Lawrence, Chamber Rep.
At more than 50
Lauren Rosenzweig, Board of Selectmen Rep.
Current Trends to 2030," MetroFuture 's "base case" of what
Chris Papathanasiou,
Roland
Bartl,
Town
Chamber Rep.
Planner
briefings, participants analyzed "Scenario
the region might look like if current trends continue.
We
1:
also
hosted two working sessions in June 2006, where participants designed alternatives to the "base case," and two in December
(staff)
2006, where participants chose the scenario they liked the best. In 2007, after additional public input and a May 1 2007 Boston ,
College Citizens Seminar, the project will complete a regional strategy to achieve the preferred scenario.
53
.
MAPC
assisted cities
and towns
of ways
in a variety
throughout 2006. The agency helped over 70
cities
leading vendors of bicycle
and town
zoning by-laws, evaluate smart growth uses for key
to rewrite
parcels, keep traffic under control and
expand
transit, deal
parking equipment, funded through
federal transportation funds.
More information about MAPC's
bicycle and pedestrian planning activities, and the bike park-
with
ing program,
crime, and prepare for natural disasters.
is
HYPERLINK
available at
"http://www.mapc.
org/transportation/transportation_alternati ves .html"
www.mapc
org/transportation/transportation_alternatives.html
As a member of the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance,
MAPC
worked with
six allied organizations to
sustainable development throughout the
campaign
participated in a successful Alliance
reform the
state's
and reacted
to recapitalize
lenges
and
MAPC,
Brownfields Tax Credit; researched, analyzed,
to significant state land use
proposals, including Governor tion plan;
Collaboration to Address Shared Municipal Chal-
advocate for
Commonwealth. MAPC
and transportation policy
Romney's 20-year
anti-gang initiative
transporta-
and advanced research about the impact of sprawling
development
in
Jr.
Massachusetts.
Community
ship,
MAPC
495/MetroWest Corridor Partner-
produced the Massachusetts
Low
its
Metro Mayors Coalition, played a
ing $1
known
as the Senator Charles E.
Shannon
Safety Initiative, which supports regional and
multi-disciplinary
enforcement In partnership with the
through
leading role in developing legislation to create a statewide
gang and youth violence prevention and law
efforts.
MAPC
coordinated Shannon grants
total-
million for 10 Metro Boston communities and 7 Essex
.2
County communities. These communities used the funds
Impact Devel-
opment Tool Kit, which presents state-of-the-art practices for managing stormwater and increasing the recharge of water to aquifers. MAPC also produced Once is Not Enough: A Guide to Water Reuse in Massachusetts, a manual that describes tech-
to
enhance public safety through targeted workforce development, after-school mentoring, re-entry initiatives, gang-prevention
community
education, and collaborative
policing.
niques for non-potable reuse of treated wastewater and provides
MAPC facilitated the work of the Municipal Health Insur-
case studies of successful water reuse projects in Massachusetts.
ance Working Group, which drafted and proposed landmark
In partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey,
work on a hydrologic modeling
MAPC
began
legislation to let cities
and towns purchase
their health insurance
through the Group Insurance Commission.
project that simulates the impacts
of future development on the water resources of the Charles River
and Assabet River watersheds.
Collaboration for Safety
MAPC
Getting Around the Region In
March 2006,
MAPC
and project man-
carries out fiduciary, planning,
agement duties for the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council (NERAC). a network of 85 cities and towns
sponsored a conference on the
NERAC distributed more than
impact of transportation emissions on public health. The work-
north and west of Boston. In 2006.
shop began a process
$1.5 million in emergency equipment and supplies to
to build connections, raise
awareness, and
communities, and trained hundreds of
stimulate action around the issue of air pollution adjacent to
major roadways and this
workshop
rail
corridors.
are available at
The content and
ous roles
results of
HYPERLINK "http://www.mapc.
incident
in the
first
member
responders in vari-
United States Department of Homeland Security
command
system.
org/air_quality" www.mapc.org/air_quality In 2006,
MAPC
2006 improvements
developed a Regional Bicycle Plan
assess current conditions and to guide future
bicycle transportation in the region.
in
The plan reviews goals
are designed to help
to
damages due
set in
previous plans, and proposes six general goals and strategies for the region, including encouraging
community, working with
state
more
trips
by bicycle
and federal agencies
in
at
communities reduce
their vulnerability to
The plans include an inven-
to natural hazards.
tory of critical facilities
and infrastructure
in
each community,
a vulnerability analysis, and a mitigation strategy with specific
each
recommended
to simplify
actions and projects that will protect the
com-
munities from future damages.
and coordinate funding programs, and increasing regional knowl-
edge about bicycling. The plan can be accessed
MAPC advanced Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)
plans for cities and towns throughout the region. These plans
to
HYPERLINK Collaboration for Savings
"http://www.mapc.org/transportation/transportation_alternatives.
htmrwww.mapc.org/transportation/transportation_alternatives.
MAPC's Consortiums
html
A consistent complain of bicyclists To address
this
need,
is
Project administered 37 procure-
ment contracts for 42 municipal clients in 2006, saving cities and towns up to 20% on the purchases. As the administrator of the more than 300-member Greater Boston Police Council
the lack of parking.
MAPC worked with the MPO and EOT to
MAPC concluded
develop the Regional Bike Parking Program. Under this program,
(GBPC),
MAPC negotiated discount group purchasing contracts with three
safety, public palities
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7 procurement contracts for public
works and general use vehicles.
purchased 180 vehicles.
MAPC
In all, 142 munici-
staff also collaborated
on procurements
that
advanced
MAPC's
environmental and
transportation objectives, helping communities to
On Beacon
Hill:
2005 - 2006 Legislative Session
buy bicycle
racks, hybrid vehicles, and water leak detection services at a
Brownfields Redevelopment:
favorable cost.
The Legislature recapitalized the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund with $30 million, and extended and enhanced the
Charting a Course to Region-wide Prosperity
Brownfields Tax Credit so that non-profit development projects
can raise equity by selling the credit
MAPC
developed
its
Development Strategy (CEDS), an assessment of current regional
Expedited Permitting:
economic trends and conditions. The report includes background about trends and conditions in the regional economy, including a
The Legislature passed
discussion about the relationship between the
the environment. at
economy and
MAPC's 2006 CEDS
HYPERLINK
a
law to expedite permitting of
commercial/industrial developments in "priority development
fac-
sites" designated
such as geography, population, labor force, resources, and
tors
to taxable entities.
annual Comprehensive Economic
MAPC's
by
cities
advocacy, the
and towns.
new law
In part as a result of
includes funding for technical
downloaded
assistance to municipalities, development of a statewide-expe-
•'http://www.mapc.org/economic_develop-
dited permitting model, and criteria to steer priority development
report can be
ment/comprehensi ve_economic.html" www.mapc.org/economic_development/comprehensi ve_economic.html
sites
toward smart growth locations.
GIS Data Layer: Tools to Improve Planning and Decision-Making
MAPC successfully advocated for $400,000 in the FY2007 budget to update and improve the quality of Mass GIS data link-
MAPC's Metro
Data Center partnered with The Boston
ing aerial photographs to land uses on the ground.
Foundation to develop the Metro Boston DataCommon, a new
mapping tool for residents and leaders in the The resource, which helps individuals to create customized maps and charts, is available at HYPERLINK "http://www. MetroBostonDataCommon .org" w ww.MetroBostonDataCommon.org. The Data Center partnered with MAPC's Legislative Committee to advocate for the establishment of a statewide population estimates program at the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute. The program, funded at $100,000 in the
online data and
Statewide Population Estimates Program:
MAPC
region.
FY2007
budget, lays the foundation for the
Commonwealth
Donahue
FY2007
to
Institute.
effort to establish a statewide
at the
University of Massachusetts
The program was funded
at
$100,000
in the
budget.
encourage the creation of regional, multi-disciplinary to
Information Systems (GIS) Lab
initiatives
combat gang violence, youth violence, and substance abuse.
Sewer Rate Relief: The Legislature included $25 million in the FY2007 budget for water and sewer rate relief, which will help lower costs for residential consumers and businesses served by sewer districts,
provides professional services and products and technical assistance in support of local and regional planning projects. In 2006,
MAPC's GIS team completed
advocacy
Shannon Community Safety Initiative: The Legislature created a new $ 1 1 million grant program to
analyze Census estimates in a more robust way.
MAPC's Geographic
led the
population estimates program
extensive projects for the North-
Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council (NERAC) region, and maps associated with the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, both of which are described above. The GIS Lab also made major contributions to the Metro Boston DataCommon and the MetroFuture planning project. The Lab also began mapping
the state's surplus land disposition policy.
areas suitable for economic development throughout the region,
assignable municipal right of first refusal to purchase the parcel
east
in
including the
MWRA.
Surplus Land:
Both the House and Senate passed legislation
accordance with smart growth principles.
Both
bills
to
reform
included an at
a discount; a professional smart growth review for larger parcels;
Surplus Land Coordinating Council to oversee disposition; and a In 2006,
MAPC transitioned from a paper to an electronic
newsletter, the Regional
Record which s
is
municipal share of
distributed quarterly,
10%-25% of proceeds
municipal right of first refusal
is
in instances
and provides updates on the
Conference Committee did not advance the
ing,
but significant progress
latest regional projects and thinkand provides opportunities for residents and communities
to get involved in various events.
People interested
in receiving
2007-08
where the
not exercised. Unfortunately, the
was made
bill to final
passage,
setting the foundation for the
legislative session.
the e-newsletter can send their e-mail addresses to contactinfo®
mapc.org.
Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Hudson, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard and Stow)
(MAGIC)
55
MAGIC
held 8 regular meetings in 2006,
from
local officials
at
which the
communities discussed transportation
1 1
planning and priorities for state funding, grant programs for municipalities, and other inter-municipal planning issues.
MAGIC
provided feedback to
and input into various In addition,
MAGIC
state
MAPC
on
legislative priorities
and regional transportation plans.
hosted two productive dialogues between
and understand a star chart. Despite cloudy skies early evening, well over 500 people attended. The following
to read in the
night had been reserved in case of postponement, so six telescope
operators returned that evening
hundred residents
associations to strategize about effective legislative action to
address communities' issues.
MAGIC where
OLEC Ledgerock
and planning boards could share
infor-
skies cleared for the several
It is
clear that Actonians are
NARA)
asked the managements of Rex Lumber and the complex (both these businesses border
industrial
and we are pleased This shows good civic spirit by these organizations, and we thank them for their cooperation. We believe it has also raised their awareness of how their lights can affect public areas. to turn off lights for the Star Party,
to report that both organizations
also sponsored a planners' roundtable event,
local planners
when
returned.
interested in the nighttime environment.
the sub-region's legislative delegation and selectmen, planning
board members, town administrators, planners, and business
who
honored
this request.
mation, learn about innovative tools and techniques, and plan
OLEC
cooperative approaches.
has posted a
Web
site to
about "good-neighbor lighting";
At the roundtable, guest speakers led a discussion of Open Space Residential Design, including technical information, issues to consider, case studies,
and model bylaws.
MAGIC
also pro-
vided support for preparation of mixed use zoning bylaws for the
Development Fund program. The
final
Town
residents
"http://www.
acton-ma.gov/olac/index.htm" http://www.acton-ma.gov/ olac/index.htm The site discusses what this means and offers simple ways to modify common residential lights to shield them better.
towns of Bedford and Stow, most of which was funded by the state's Priority
educate
HYPERLINK
Streetlight study
bylaws
produced, along with the visual preference program, information
In November 2003 OLAC briefed the Board of Selectmen on the benefits of replacing its aging streetlights. More modern types of lamps are now commonly available; they are about twice as efficient as the mercury vapor lamps that constitute most of Acton's inventory. Replacement would save taxpayers about 35% of our current $60,000 annual electricity bill, while providing the same amount of light. New, fully shielded, fixtures would reduce glare and light pollution, and provide superior visibility. We reported that NSTAR may support up to 80% of the ,
on existing and model bylaws, and public education materials, are
all
available for the benefit other interested communities.
MAPC
Annual Report prepared and submitted by Marc
D. Draisen, Executive Director, Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Selectman Lauren Rosenzweig tive to
is
Acton's representa-
MAPC.
OUTDOOR LIGHTING EDUCATION COMMITTEE
replacement cost under their energy efficiency program. In fall
2003. OLAC asked for a
line
item in the 2004 budget
of approximately $5000 for a study to establish a quantitative
For 2005, the
activities
of
OLEC
focused on two areas:
basis for a proposal.
of 2004,
These funds were not approved, so
in the
OLEC decided to conduct the current inventory part
raising the awareness of the residents of Acton about responsible
fall
outdoor lighting, and working toward a proposal for replacement
of that study with volunteer aid.
of Acton's streetlights with more modern, efficient, and better-
During the past year,
shielded lights.
OLEC members
have surveyed
all
of Acton's streetlights, and established an up-to-date electronic
Education In
March.
database of the physical plant. The previous inventory, supplied
activities
OLEC member Steven Feinstein conducted the
third annual Star Party for Acton fourth-graders.
Approximately 700 people attended. All the students from Acton' fourth grade classes attended and there was support from the Parents Involvement Project.
OLEC also organized its first Town-wide Star Party. Other Town groups joined OLEC in supporting this event: the Conservation Commission, Acton Conservation Trust, and the
by NSTAR at the time Acton took over the streetlights, had not been updated or verified in the years since the acquisition. A new inventory was needed by the Municipal Property Department to effectively manage maintenance and also to make a quantitative assessment with NSTAR of the savings that could be realized by a replacement project. This new survey is nearly complete, and should be available for the use of the Municipal Properties Department by the end of 2005.
Committee Members
ABRHS
Astronomy Club. The Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston also provided a great deal of support. The star party, held at NARA in early November, featured 6 telescopes. Others ran multi-media slide shows of astronomical objects, discussed telescope construction and operation, and showed visitors how
Bernie Kosicki, Chair
Martin Graetz
1
Steve Feinstein
Gary Green Hartley Millett
PLANNING DEPARTMENT The Planning Department has Roland
New
Year
Bartl as
Town
Plan-
Residential Lots
1997
35
1998
68
Kim DelNigro as
1999
76
Board
2000
33
functions and activities. In 2006 the Planning Department also
2001
15
Economic Development Commit-
2002
103
and the Community Preservation Committee. Highlights of
ZUUJ
A H 8
Alexander as Assistant Planner, and
ner, Kristin
Secretary.
provided tee
Its
principal role
the support of all Planning
is
staff support to the
work include plan reviews of the Woodlands
Laurel Hill Senior
2004
Residence project before the Planning Board, 9 Railroad Street
2005
8
condominium conversion for the Board of Selectmen, and several Comprehensive Permit (Chapter 40B) projects before the Board
2006
30
at
1
of Appeals; efforts to advance
rail trails in
Acton; revisions
The Planning Board approved the development of 64
to the
residence units at the Woodlands at Laurel Hill.
Acton Subdivision Rules and Regulations; development of effective strategies for generating affordable
Approved
housing through Acton's
that the
It
senior
should be noted
Acton Board of Appeals also approved the development
own initiatives; and maintaining Acton's State housing certifica-
23 additional dwelling units by Comprehensive Permit under
See also the separate reports from the Economic Development and the Community Preservation Committees. All duties are carried out under the direction of the Town Manager.
M.G.L. Chapter 40B.
tion.
Zoning The Acton Zoning Bylaw
Planning Board
affects the future use
Members
the intent of the Planning
of the Planning Board are appointed by the
Selectmen. At the end of 2006, the Board's seven regular
mem-
changes
to
it
is
the regulatory blueprint that
and development of land
Board
that the
in
Acton.
It is
Zoning Bylaw and any
are generally consistent with the Master Plan. After
holding public hearings, the Planning Board recommended and
bers were:
2006 Annual Town Meeting voted Zoning Bylaw and
Gregory E. Niemyski, Chairman
the
Christopher R. Schaffner. Vice-Chairman
amendments:
Edmund
Map
R. Starzec, Clerk
Ruth M. Martin
•
To
revise the definitions of special waste and
fill
to
Michael C. Densen
follow a recommendation of the Town's Environ-
Bruce A. Reichlen
mental Standards for
Fill
Advisory Committee.
Alan R. Mertz
Former members Gary R. Sullivan and William
F.
King
•
resigned during the year.
PM
7:30
at
the
and municipal recreation.
Memorial Library on the second and fourth
•
Tuesday of each month.
When
•
reviewing development applications, the Planning
strives to protect the health, safety,
residents,
To allow
the
more productive use or reuse of vacated
or underutilized industrial properties in the Small
Development Activity Board
the parking lot design
standards to include parking lots for conservation
Planning Board meetings are open to the public, usually at
To broaden exemptions from
Manufacturing (SM) District. To make several housekeeping corrections and clarifications.
and welfare of Acton's
•
and preserve the integrity of Acton's character. This
To rezone land off Charter Road to General
Industrial
(GI).
is framed by the Town of Acton Master Plan and Zoning Bylaw. The Planning Board's authority to approve or
Special Projects
disapprove development applications
Bicycle Lockers
aspiration
by the State Zoning Act Control
Law (MGL Ch.
rights of land
is
also defined and limited
(MGL Ch. 40 A), the
Kim DelNigro
State Subdivision
41 S. 81K-GG), and the constitutional
South Acton
,
owners.
dential
Board granted one Planned Conservation Resi-
Community
at the
2006, 30 lockers out of 40 lockers
were rented for the whole year and several more were rented
from month In 2006, the
oversees the bicycle locker rentals
train station. In
special permit,
to
month. This continues the steady increase
the use of the bicycle lockers since they
one Senior Residence special
in
were
initially
in
offered
1996, and expanded in 2004.
permit, one sign special permit, and approved two definitive and
two preliminary subdivisions. Fourteen ANR Plans (Approval Not Required plans in Subdivision Control Law) were signed. Overall, the Board approved
new
Rail Trails
The Assabet River Rail Trail ( ARRT) is a 1 2.5-mile bicycle trail from Marlborough Center through Hudson, Stow, and Maynard to the South Acton train station. The southern section in Marlborough and Hudson is completed. Funding
building lots for 30 single-
and pedestrian
family homes. The table below shows the ten-year history of
approved new residential
lots.
57
for the design of the
PUBLIC CEREMONIES AND
Acton/Maynard segment has been secured
through Federal High Priority Project designation with the help
CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE
Meehan and Senators Kennedy and Kerry, through Acton Community Preservation Funds for the Acton of Representative
portion, and from other sources. Design in
2007. Federal construction funding
ARRT. Inc. (www.arrtinc.org)
is
supports and advocates for the
is
programmed
is
trail
ceremonies and celebrations for the year 2006.
trail.
On
a 22 mile bicycle
is
men
from Lowell, through Chelmsford, West-
Concord
ford. Carlisle. Acton.
Community
for 2010.
a regional non-profit group that
The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) and pedestrian
The Acton Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee Would like to thank all those who have helped put together the
scheduled to begin
in
Acton has secured
to Sudbury.
the +/-4 .4-mile
funding
programmed
is
the parade with
for
is
and advocates for the
Little
Leaguers and Veterans marching
Major Douglas
J.
a regional non-profit group that supports
trail.
Town. Acton joined with Wakefield and Lynnfield
for environmental insurance coverage for rail trails.
was enacted State Senator
for a
50%
into
law thanks
to the leadership
on
State
match for
rail trail
It
the history of the Flag at this
to file a
The
the issue
Resor and State Representative Paulsen.
in
Retired
ceremony.
In an effort to address potential environmental liabilities
bill
US Army
.
The Acton Minutemen presented
to the
Edwards,
Grand Marshal Veterans Day was observed at the Town Monument in Acton Center with Col. Andrew M. Barclay OD Commander-302nd Combat Support Brigade as the speaker. as the
2010. The Friend of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (www.brucefreemanrailtrail.org)
year with bands from the Schools, Acton Minutemen, Girl
Scouts/Boy Scouts,
Acton segment and hired an Engineering firm
to proceed. Federal construction
Day, citizens followed the Acton Minute-
Concord. The Memorial Day Parade was successful again
this
preservation funds for the preliminary design of
Patriots
as they retraced the Isaac Davis Trail to the North Bridge
All these events were successful due to the efforts of
bill
individual volunteers and civic-minded groups that pitched in
from
to help us
provides
commemorate
the history of our
community and our
country.
environmental insurance
under the Massachusetts Brownfields Redevelopment Access to Capital its
Program (BR AC). With
this in place, Acton
The Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee needs
has renewed
efforts for the acquisition of the rail trail corridors
your help
from the
the
MBTA and the Executive Office of Transportation.
planning these important celebrations. Please join talents to
our celebrations!
Gail L. Sawyer
Affordable Housing
Chairperson
Representatives from the Board of Selectmen, the
Planning Board, and the Acton tion
in
Committee and add your
Community Housing Corpora-
met with an affordable housing consultant. Community
Opportunities Group, during 2006 to develop a vis-a-vis Chapter
40B
define which types of erally
Town
policy
affordable housing projects that would
40B developments
view favorably and which ones
it
the
Town would gennot. The "Town
would
of Acton Comprehensive Permit Policy" was adopted by the
Board of Selectmen
in April
2006.
Respectfully submitted.
Roland Bartl.AICP
Town
Planner
The unusual weather allowed
58
picnics in December.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
a ticketed concert lineup of Livingston Taylor, Pink Voyd, Drifters
The Recreation Department has undergone changes
2006.
in
all
contributing to
its
159
in
this
Theater, Floral Arts, Gardening.
Kid's Music more winter classes
The reviews from those
continued growth. The
number of programs has increased from 9 programs 2006. Notable additions
and Corbin Bleu, the quality of the entertainment was superb.
number of
a
1999
in
concert was ultimately cancelled, and the Pink
Chefs, Guest Chef Cooks,
moved
safe
to a rain date.
are under consideration
With the continued population
venue
Voyd concert was
Future plans for ticketed concert events
and we are looking for sponsors
to
lower
and affordable programs.
The Recreation Department collaborated Currently, the department 12 recreation areas.
manages
other town departments for grant opportunities.
18 playing fields and
munity Preservation Act grant
amount of $69,000
in the
development of 10 additional leased acres
at
this fall
15)
was
recently
awarded
in
with
A $5,900 grant
from the Community Health Network Alliance Area 15
A number of field development projects are
moving forward. The Recreation Department, supported by Acton-Boxborough Youth Baseball, Acton-Boxborough Youth Softball, and Acton Adult Softball League, acquired a Comthe
air
ticket prices.
to providing more
growth in Acton, the department looks forward
attendance were overwhelming posi-
were more challenging than expected, as the Livingston Taylor
Classes, increased tennis and bus trip options, and for children.
in
Weather related issues associated with an open
tive.
to
year include Teen Repertory
Jr.
The
and The KISS 108 Concert featuring The Jonas Brothers
(CHNA
December to underwrite "Wellness
University", an informative educational event for those 55 years
and older
in
March 2007,
in partnership
with Council on Aging,
Health, and Nursing Services. Recreation
to fund
is
pursuing other grant
opportunities and awaiting decisions in 2007.
School Street
Extension and Route 2 into two ball fields and a multi-purpose field.
The
on the continuation of the 10-year lease agreement Another
field
updating of to
upgrade under consideration
field lighting at the
expand the placement of
Elm
this
St. ball field.
light fixtures to
to proceed.
A
This proposal incorporates
strict
proposal
being
adherence to town
The Recreation Department wishes to thank our supporters,
zoning bylaws which control light trespass and invisibility of
lamps from the
street
role of provid-
on the difficult issue of dog control on Recreational properties. The Commission recommended to the Board of Selectmen that a town-wide leash law be enacted. The selectmen have taken the recommendation under advisement.
extend the use of is
its
ing support and counsel to the Recreation Department, taking
year has been the
the multipurpose field, in addition to the softball field, finalized.
The Recreation Commission continued
project awaits a decision by the State of Massachusetts
who assist the department
and abutting properties.
a sense of
Recreation Director Alison Trout resigned
in
May
gave birth to a healthy son. Expecting her next child Allison looks forward to raising her children.
in
to the
and
in
carrying out our mission: "Building
community through
quality recreation."
Thank you
youth sports leagues and programs for their assistance
in
providing quality playing fields to local youth, with both funds
2007,
and
Acton resident
labor.
We
appreciate the continuing support of our major
Cathy Fochtman replaced Alison. Cathy has been a supporter
sponsors, including Gould's Plaza, Donalan's, Cambridge Sav-
and instructor for Recreation, a leader in town organizations and
ings Bank,
volunteer for the schools.
Roche Brothers, Comcast, Domino's Pizza, Verizon, to community organiincluding the Acton Garden Club and Acton Family
and many local businesses. Thank you
Maura Haberman has been promoted to
Events Coordinator. Together, Cathy and Maura are working on
zations,
planning 2008 programs and events through greater collaboration
Network, for
with community groups and businesses.
and playgrounds. Acton Recreation values the many volunteers
Fire, Health,
Jon
is
an Acton resident
Highway and
Recreation Commissioners
Ronald Schlegel, Chair Michele Zaremba, Co-chair
new who
Alison E. Gallagher
works during the school year as a Physical Education instructor for the Town of Needham and brings many years of experience
Matthew Lundberg
to the role.
Cathy Fochtman, Director
Sasha C. O'Connell
Maura Haberman, Event coordinator The Summer Concert
series
& admin/assistant
was more successful than
expected. Despite a rainy forecast, the Fourth of July
at
NARA
Civil Defense, have our thanks for
their important contributions.
numbered 283. Daily beach passes were frequently collected. Red Cross swimming lessons were offered to 1 17 participants. The NARA Summer Youth program opened on June 26 and ran for nine weeks through August 25. The programs were individual,
well attended with 825 paid weekly sessions, overseen by
such as
who helped with special events and concerts. Our colleagues at Town Hall: Natural Resources, Municipal Properties, Police,
NARA Beach opened for the season on Saturday May 27 and closed on September 4. Beach memberships, both group and
on-site director Jonathan Grant.
their support of recreational spaces
NARA
was attended by 9,000-10,000 people who were entertained by the Lois Greco Band and a spectacular fireworks display. With
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SENIOR AND DISABLED TAX RELIEF COMMITTEE
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (TAC)
The Senior and Disabled Tax Relief Committee administers town several years ago
TAC's main focus for the first part of the year was to its Great Road Report. On May 22, TAC presented the report to the Board of Selectmen with a very well received Power Point presentation. The report presented many recommendations. TAC made the same presentation to the Planning Board.
the voluntary fund established by the to
complete
provide tax relief to seniors and others under state legisla-
tion.
The committee
is
composed of
the
Town
Treasurer, John
Murray. Selectman Peter Ashton. Board of Assessors
member
Jim Kotanchik, and two citizen volunteers, Carol Mahoney and
Nancy Gerhart. Brian McMullen of
the Assessors
Department
The second
ably assists the committee.
half of the year
composition and focus.
saw many changes
in
TAC's
TAC was tasked with implementing the
recommendation of the South Acton Commuter Rail Task Force
The committee was able to provide assistance to eight individuals in town this past year for a total amount of almost $11,000. The committee reviewed 19 applicants, several of whom received assistance from other sources, including exemptions under other programs. The committee works with the Board of Assessors to ensure eligible applicants are
forms of tax
relief before
In prior years the relief as the
first
being reviewed by
committee has been able
(SACRTF) at the
TAC
to the to
this
fund
in
problem
SACRTF, originally spawned from 8 and
was
later
disbanded.
currently in the process of applying for public grants to local transportation in town,
shuttle stop at the
commuter
which
rail station in
will include a
South Acton.
committee.
to provide greater
fund have declined.
donate to
is
implement
There has been significant turnover on TAC, resulting
fund has carried a higher balance. Over the past
two years, donations any citizen of Acton
station.
TAC, held a public forum on February
served by other
this
to institute a shuttle to alleviate the parking
commuter rail
We
its
encourage
current senior-most
ence on the committee.
any amount you
candidates are
are comfortable with.
the outlook
Senior and Disabled Tax Relief Committee
Other
is
now
On
in the
the positive side, several excellent
process of joining the committee and
for a productive year of accomplishments.
TAC
activities include the
review of
an analysis of sidewalk creation priorities.
Members: Holly BenJoseph,
Maureen Greer. Leslie Hogan, Antonio Santoro,
Ann Sussman, ArtWu, Jim Yarin.
60
in
member having barely one year of experi-
site
plans and
LOWELL REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY The Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) subsidizes These vans provide service for individuals at least 60 years of age or anyone disabled. Acton's Council on Aging operates the first van and the second is known as the LRTA "Road Runner." In coordination with the Selectmen and the Council on Aging the Road Runner service is continually being improved. The Road Runner takes residents to Boston area hospitals, Lahey Clinic and the Bedford VA facility. The local service has been expanded to include clinic sites in Westford. There is a brochure with the Road Runner services availtwo
para-transit vans in Acton.
able at
Town
Hall.
Summary of Service Who: Individuals
at least
60 and anyone disabled
When/where/cost: Within Acton, Tuesday through Thursday $1 .00
Concord
& Maynard, Tuesday through Thursday $1 .50
Westford, Wednesdays $1 .50 Lahey Clinic and Bedford VA, Wednesdays $12.50 To Boston area hospitals, Wednesdays $22.50
How: Call
LRTA at
least
one day
Monday -Friday
8
in
advance,
AM to 4 PM
(978) 459 0152 In the
Antonio Santoro
61
Arboretum, many shrubs and
trees are labeled.
PUBLIC
WORKS AND ENVIRONMENT BUILDING DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF APPEALS The Board heard requests
for three Variances of which
were withdrawn and one denied. There were requests which were Petition for
Review
all
granted.
five Special
New
two
Permit
Permits
and alterations also increased.
Commercial permits stayed
There was one request for a
to overturn the Building
single family dwelling permits increased.
for residential additions
the same. There
New
were 44 new sign
licenses and 34 special event signs licenses for businesses issued
Commissioner's
decision which was upheld.
in
2006.
As
part of the
Board of Selectmen policy 54 banner
permits for non-profit organizations were issued.
There were four 40B Comprehensive Permit applications filed
After twelve years, Gary Jarobski resigned as Building
with three Granted (with conditions) and the fourth to be
decided
in
Inspector to
2007.
become an Assistant
BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS
Facilities Director for the
Town
Laurie Livoli after four years of as part-time was
of Weston.
appointed as Full-time Inspector. After only a few months she also resigned to take a similar position as a Building Inspector
Jonathan Wagner, Chairperson
in the
Town
of Concord.
Kenneth Kozik, Member Cara Voutselas,
The
Member
Richard Fallon, Alternate
Member
figures for the year ending
December
3
1
,
2006
are
as follows:
New
69
Residential
& Alterations
$12,832,720
538
$12,258,311
New Commercial
10
$23,494,000
Commercial Alterations
72
$3,666,564
Demolitions
15
$128,900
701
$52,380,495
Residential Additions
Total
BUILDING DEPARTMENT Garry Rhodes, Building Commissioner Francis Ramsbottom, Building Inspector Shirley Buxton, Clerk
Cheryl Frazier, Secretary
62
CEMETERY COMMISSION
After cleaning up the debris shed by the trees during winter
and spring storms, and clearing the roadways of the winter's
The Cemetery
office
the
is in
accumulation of sand, the crew proceeded with Memorial Day
Kennedy Service Building,
preparations.
Woodlawn Cemetery. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are here to serve you and welcome your inquiries and/or comments located on the grounds of
damage caused by
phone call to: 978 - 264 - 9644. The Cemetery Commissioners meet here at 2:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.
from the various cemetery tion at
is
Rd., North Acton,
West Acton,
The
staff
1750; and
est.
and oversees the opera-
est.
est.
1738; Forest, on Carlisle
Mount Hope,
1848.
you meet when you
visit the
and residents
cemeteries or cem-
available to
Cemeteries, Recreation, and Conservation. Their duties include in the
maintenance and major projects on over
1
64 acres of recreation
the maintenance sets flush
markers, prepares
areas.
,500 acres of Con-
At the cemeteries,
of
lots, assist
and Conservation areas as well.
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Dave's replacement, Shawn O'Malley. Shawn moved up from a cemetery maintenance
man
Crew
to
Secretary assist in the selection and purchase
also schedules memorial/funeral services and
In calendar year 2006. the
Town
at the
sum of $67,543. was
wedding rehearsGeneral Fund
Woodlawn Memorial Chapel, maintains
$34,238.00
the lot and interment records, and does the department billing
and receiving.
Perpetual Care Fund
Once
Woodlawn Memorial Chapel
again,
we would
team who work so This year, the Chapel was used for five funeral or
like to
memo-
5 ,035 .00
28,270.00 thank the members of the
diligently to
best possible condition:
keep your cemeteries
Resources, Cemeteries and Recreation;
A. Watson. Please accept our invitation to view the calling: 978-264-9644 to arrange a time.
Procter,
interior,
Crew
Chief;
Nancy Howell,
Michael Jackson,
Tom
Men Tom Heron; Lesanto, Tom
Bailey Carl Anderson and
Andrew Zubatkin and Cory
efforts are reflected in the
Bailey. Their tireless
appearance of the cemeteries,
recreation areas and conservation areas.
We
also wish to
acknowledge assistance received from the Highway Depart-
The Cemeteries these, nineteen
Shawn O'Malley,
Secretary; Maintenance
seasonal workers Richard Cowley, Michael
by
in the
Tom Tidman, Director of Natural
wedding ceremonies and their related rehearsals. This beautiful Chapel was constructed in 1937. The Chapel and the land upon which it is located, were given to the Town of Acton by Georgia Etta Whitney and her sister, Sarah services and four
In the calendar year 2006,
paid to the
Treasurer to be deposited as follows:
Cemetery Land Fund
Of
has been work-
trademark of the department. Welcome, Shawn!
veteran. In addition, the
and answer inquiries about rules and regulations. The secretary
rial
He
Chief.
ing hard to maintain the high standards that have always been a
Funeral Directors, help visitors locate gravesites,
als/ceremonies
changed and expanded, he
structure
flower beds,
their equipment on a year-round basis. Prior to Memorial Day, a potted geranium and an American flag, both supplied by the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee,
Crew Chief and
Town
his duties to Recreation
of devoted service, and wish you well in your retirement.
foundations,
and maintains
known
that
the
He could always be counted on by other departments in Town to lend a helping hand. We thank you, Dave, for your many years
plants trees and shrubs, prepares for and assists at interments,
are placed at the grave of every
turf
prolonged
weekend and he would make himself assist them. Dave devoted himself to the care of the
embraced
all
minimal
to the
any way he could. Funeral Directors knew
him on
cemeteries, routine
monument and plants endowed
crew constructs
European Chafer grub
certainly a relief to see our cemeteries so
cemeteries, and as the
servation properties, as well as routine maintenance and major projects on the
in
they could call
etery office, are part of the Department of Natural Resources:
maintaining over 43 developed acres
is
are attributing the
beyond the call of duty and checking the cemeteries on holidays and weekends, taking care of anything that couldn't wait until Monday morning. He was always available to assist lot owners
166 Central
at
It
we
In September, David A. Lee, who began working for the Cemetery Department in June of 1978, and advanced from Maintenance Man to Foreman and then to the position of Crew Chief, retired. Many of you will remember seeing Dave going
and care of the three Town-owned cemeteries: Woodlawn
104 Concord Rd., Acton Center,
St.,
rainy season.
the
Woodlawn and Mount Hope
both
at
green again.
responsible for expenditures
trust funds,
and lime were applied and areas were
cemeteries. Again this year,
either through a visit to the office or a
The Cemetery Commission
Fertilizer
over-seeded as needed
we had
ment, the Department of Municipal Properties, and the Acton
seventy-five interments.
Water
were United States veterans and forty-nine
District.
were non-residents.
Cemetery Commissioners Charles H. Smith, Chairman Brewster Conant, Secretary Leslie H. Gerhardt
63
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE The Community Preservation Committee (CPC)
Community
sible for the administration of the
the selection of projects for
recommendation
By
may
Community
statute.
respon-
The Committee's FY 2007 recommendations
community
for action at the April
community housing, and land
open space,
will
be presented
2007 Town Meeting.
Preservation funds
be allocated to those projects that support the acquisition,
creation, and preservation of
the
Selectmen and Finance Committee, and seek general public input.
Town Meeting for
funding, and the monitoring of the progress of funded preservation projects.
is
Preservation Fund,
to
November,
Committee began deliberations on thirThe CPC will use the same process from previous years: review all proposals, solicit legal opinion on the eligibility for some projects, interview the applicants, solicit input from Town Boards, including the In
teen submissions filed for the 2007 funding cycle.
The Community Preservation Committee
historic resources,
generally meets
every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Acton Memorial
for recreational use.
Library meeting room. All
CPC
meetings are open to the public
and the Committee welcomes public participation throughout the
The CPC enjoyed continued success
in
2006,
its
fourth year
of operation. With Article 22 on the April 2006 Annual
or contact the
Meeting warrant, the Committee recommended sixteen projects totaling $1,172,553.40, that
tions,
included a $400,000 set-aside for
to
open space preservation, a fund balance of $86,1 22. 12, and
future
funds to cover administrative costs. Citizens voted overwhelmingly
in
favor of the
full article.
at
2006
roof replacement, and the
new Elm
Preservation page on the
Town website
CPC Members:
Catherine Coleman, At-large, Chair
school playground, a woodland path for Leary Field, Town Hall slate
Community
Several of those
& 2 14 Central St., the Gates
Willow
visit the
www.acton-ma.gov.
approved projects, such as the acquisition of town-owned land for affordable housing at 28
comments, and feedback. For additional information and
view the current Community Preservation proposals, citizens
may
Town Meeting
at
may email the Committee at
[email protected] Town Planning office at (978) 264-9636 with ques-
process. Citizens
Town
Ken Sghia-Hughes, Acton Housing Authority
Street Basketball courts
tive.
have already been completed, while others are ongoing.
representa-
Vice Chair
Ed
Starzec, Planning Board representative, Clerk
Jon Benson, Associate
As of June
CPA
Town raised $656,254 from the local FY2006 and in October 2006 received
30, the
surcharge for
matching funds. Together with $58,502
$652,082
in State
earned
FY 2006, and $86,122
in
the previous year, Acton's total
Fund balance
is
that
Peter Berry, At-large Victoria Beyer, Historical
interest
Commission
representative
Walter Foster, Board of Selectmen representative
remained unallocated from
Matt Lundberg. Recreation Commission representative
FY2007 Community Preservation
Andrew Magee, Conservation Commission
$1 ,452,960.
tive
Susan Mitchell-Hardt, At-large
Committee began the process of updating the Community Preservation Plan. They held a public hearing on the Plan's needs statements and solicited comments from repreIn June, the
sentatives of interest groups eligible for
Nancy
CPA funding. Attendees
provided good input to the Plan and alerted the Committee to
may be submitted. The Draft Plan was community in July and approved by the Comin August. The Committee published its 2007 Community
future proposals that distributed to the
mittee
Preservation Plan with updated guidelines and information for applicants seeking
on the
Town In
community preservation funds and posted
tions
it
website.
September, the
CPC
held a workshop for prospective
applicants. Prior applicants from each category
made
presenta-
on previous projects. They described the process as they
experienced
it,
made suggestions
for
improvements, and updated
the Committee on the progress of their projects.
The
CPC
also
presented information on procurement procedures that must be followed under public bidding laws and provided handouts.
Sample applications were made available and project ideas was discussed.
a
list
Tavernier, Associate
Roland Bartl.Town Planner,
of potential
64
staff support
representa-
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
for the
Acton Community Housing Corporation's Willow and Central Streets
project on •
Staff
Town
lation of
Engineer/Director of
Public
III
Engineering Assistant
I
recommended and supervised the instalnew parking control signage on Maple
Street
Works -Bruce M. Stamski, RE.
Engineering Assistant
Studied,
-Corey S. York,
E.I.T., S.I.T.
New Development Work
-Daniel Fleury
Secretary (shared with Planning Dept.)
-Kim
The Engineering Department reviews
L. DelNigro
plans and engineer-
Town
ing calculations submitted for approval to various
Daniel joined the Department
from the Department
retired
Town
in
with Professional Land
During 2006, the Department reviewed:
David Abbt, who
in June.
Boards.
2005, continues to provide the
Surveying services on a part-time
new
plans for the Board of Selectmen
•
5
•
3 comprehensive permits (Chapter
site
40B)
for the
Zoning Board of Appeals
basis.
•
5
new
subdivisions for the Planning Board
Services
The Department inspected construction on
Town's various departments and committees with civil engineering and land surveying services. During 2006, the Engineering Department
The Engineering Department provides
worked on
the
to ensure
five
new
roads
compliance with plans and specifications and also
prepared road bond calculations for seven roads.
the following:
Ongoing Duties Public •
Works
Projects •
Designed and supervised the construction of the new
Orders
recycling facility at the Transfer Station •
Main
•
Street
Designed and supervised the construction of the intersection of
•
traffic
Maintain and repair the Town's four
•
Maintain, repair and collect the
counts using the Department's
parking meters
on School Street near Chadwick
Parking Lot
at the
traffic signals
money from the South Acton Commuter
Collect groundwater samples at the landfill
Highway Department's annual road paving program, the new
Issue and inspect street curb cut permits (84 total
School Street and for drainage
•
at the
Transfer Station
Submitted Wetlands By-law
at
filings for the
permits this year)
Street
•
•
and Captain Brown's Lane.
Street
to Parker Street)
(Kingman Road
total
permits this
Review sewage disposal permits (234
total
permits
this year)
Review "Approval Not Required" plans (14 new
ANR plans this year)
Continued survey work for sidewalks on High Street
(Dunham Lane
Review building permits (701 year)
work on Parker Street Worked with the Highway Department in implement-
Summer
•
and other
atlas
•
ing drainage improvements on Ethan Allan Drive,
•
Town
•
and
parking facility
•
Maintain and update the
•
Street
•
Town Meet-
Prepare street acceptance articles for
maps
and on Parker Street
Conducted
counters/classifiers
•
Street
•
at
Supervised the construction of sidewalks on High Street
•
Main
Depart-
ing
inter-
new sidewalks and Great Road
section improvements including
Town
Prepare maps and graphics for other
ments
on School Street near the
facility
intersection with •
•
Designed and supervised the construction of a new 25 car parking
Prepare amendments to the Traffic Rules and
•
and on Willow
Layout "No Campaigning" setbacks from voting polls
to Central Street)
Continued sidewalk design work on Main Street (Post Office Square to Great Road)
Resident Services
Designed and supervised the construction of the new
In conjunction with the Planning Department, the Engi-
reserved parking spaces
Stow
at
neering Department attempts to answer questions concerning
Jones Field (Martin and
flood plains, zoning, traffic signs, and impacts of
Streets)
new develop-
ment, property lines and a myriad of other topics. This Depart-
ment maintains
Special Studies •
Completed annual inspection report Station as required by the
•
on School
Street near
of deeds and property line plans and makes is
generally on a walk-in
however making an appointment will assure person will be available to answer your questions. basis,
DEP.
Assisted the Recreation Department in the design of athletic fields
•
files
copies for a nominal fee. This service
for the Transfer
the correct
Route 2 Bruce M. Stamski, PE.
Prepared survey, easement and sewage disposal plans
Town
65
Engineer/Director of Public
Works
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Special Projects
Much
Snow
of the
first
part of the construction season
was
devoted to constructing the new, handicapped accessible recycling center located at the transfer station.
The warmer winter temperatures during January and February were welcomed by the Highway Department. We thought that the season would be very busy when the first snow fell on Thanksgiving Day and all roads had to be treated and plowed. As it
spot treatments.
had
and
to treat road surfaces completely In addition, there
were poured
to be scraped or
was
that roads
Department with roadside
Concrete slabs
center.
were
and the transport which the upper parking area
installed after
and platforms for easier access
for an overflow of patron
tree
if
Grading and resurfacing
needed.
and stump removals. The snow season ended for the department
took place and the parking spaces were painted.
As always, a mixture of sand and salt is available at the Highway Department for Acton residents. Additional information regarding the town's snow plowing policy is now available on the town web site.
many
February.
in late
were
to the containers
constructed. Stairs were added for access from the lower level
plowed. Between storms, our department
assisted the Municipal Properties
built
new
to support the recycling containers
vehicles. Walls
thirty-five times for
were ten times
direction and
Department, the Highway Department removed and relocated the existing area and began building the
turned out. there were thirty-one times that crews were called
upon
Under the
planning of the town's Public Works Director and Engineering
users of the facility feel that
we have had much
the area and
it
is
a great
success so
were involved with and took part
in
I,
along with
improvement
far.
thank
I
building the
new
all
to
who
center.
Another project undertaken by the department was constructing the
Roads
train station.
All roads and sidewalks were swept in the spring.
trees before construction could begin.
With
in
much
less
lots
School Street thus eliminating the downgrade for drivers and
was completed
pedestrians. Drainage
time without the use of supplemental contracted
needed.
new recycling area at the transfer station and the new commuter parking lot on School Street were resurfaced. Crack sealing was done on many roads roads were resurfaced.
and
line painting
In addition, the
was done on town roads and parking
Grading of the
curbing installation and guardrail
installed
and underground conduits
was
installed
lot
was followed by
final resurfacing.
to
leveling, granite
Sidewalks were
built,
and the Municipal Properties Department
planted shrubbery and assisted
lots.
in
landscaping the area.
Parking spaces were painted and signs were placed as
Drainage
required.
Many
was
supply electricity for lighting were supplied and installed where
During the construction season, approximately fourteen
help.
Walls were installed so
that the parking area could be elevated closer to the grade of
fewer storms and newer snow removal techniques being implemented, sweeping of town roads and parking
new parking lot on School Street at the site of the old The area had to be cleared of brush and overgrown
Again,
I
want
to thank all
who were
involved with
the project.
of the town's drainage structures were cleaned and
repaired as needed. Several areas where pipelines were clogged
had to be cleaned with the use of a sewer were
built
Lane and
jetter.
Transfer Station
Catch basins
on Summer Street, Ethan Allen Drive, Captain Brown's
new parking
The department continues to operate the transfer station area. The town's refuse is loaded and transported to North Andover. The department accepts leaves and Christmas trees for recycling in addition to numerous other items at the
on School Street. Collapsed pipelines were replaced on Willow Street, Prospect Street and Parker Street. New drainage was installed on a section of Summer Street the
lot
and Lothrop Road. Asphalt berms were
and recycling
installed in several areas
Handouts are available at the gatehouse that answer your refuse and recycling questions. Information
recycling center.
where severe erosion was undermining the road edge.
will is
Sidewalks
also available on the town's
web
site.
We
urge
all
residents
to recycle.
Several small repairs were out the town during the year.
made
A new
to sidewalks through-
section of sidewalk
Recognition
was
resurfaced on High Street near the shopping plaza and as this report
is
being written, a
Street. Granite
is
of Route
2A and
In closing, wish to thank my assistant. Russell Robinson my secretary. Karen Switzer-Neff for their continued dedica-
tion
and hard work throughout the
I
Route 27 along with ramps
is
walkways and upgraded signalization. The department hopes to undertake a greater amount of new sidewalk for
and
being built on Parker
curbing and sections of sidewalk were installed
at the intersection
new
new sidewalk
pedestrian
one
that
I
wish
construction in future years.
that
I
have often used but
can truly express to
thank
all
66
who
has
a small
way
the only
my appreciation for their fine work.
I
way also
of the other departments for their continued help year. Special thanks to Richard
and cooperation throughout the Waite
year. This closing statement
is, in
filled in for
my
assistant during absences
and
taken over
when needed
the
many
projects that
Thank you, well done
to get the
you
to give a special thank
to the
We sponsored two educational talks this year:
The Town needs
job done.
highway crew
for undertaking
were assigned and completed
Peter
Waksman talked about old
in the spring,
stone piles and in the fall,Lydia
Rogers talked about animal sign and tracking,
this year.
all.
We Highway Department
Staff
in
are beginning to deal with the
Acton's conservation lands.
We
many
invasive plants
focused our efforts
this
year
Karen Switzer-Neff Secretary
on removing or cutting back some invasive bush honeysuckles. Garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed, and Asiatic bittersweet. The
Russell Robinson, Assistant Superintendent
committee has taken on some responsibility for the backwoods
Richard Waite, Crew Leader- Highway
of the Acton Arboretum. This year
Don Hawe, Heavy Equipment Operator
and installed new signs for the
Heavy Equipment Operator Carl Maria, Heavy Equipment Operator William Wilkie, Heavy Equipment Operator Ken Lane, Light Equipment Operator Kevin Baker, Light Equipment Operator Mark Fitzpatrick, Truck Driver/ Skilled Laborer
access to the Arboretum.
Jon Bailey, Truck Driver/ Skilled Laborer Charles Willett, Lead Mechanic
Farm Re-Use Committee plan for a future community organic farm there. The rest of the committee wishes to thank her for making the work of the Stewardship Committee
Sam
possible.
,
Kevin
Farrell,
The founder of Linda McElroy,
service. This year
the
,
Concord Road
Acton Land Stewardship committee,
the committee after
more than
Linda was particularly active
Acton Stone chamber work, and
in
ten years of
in leading the
spearheading our efforts to
help the Morrison
Matt Miner, Truck Driver/ Skilled Laborer Bell,
left
we repaired boardwalks there,
'Billings Trail' the
Equipment Repair Person
Matt Lutinski, Equipment Maintenance Person
The
Robert Mallard, Crew Leader -Transfer Station Craig Kellogg, Heavy Equipment Operator - Transfer Station
David
J.
Brown, Superintendent
full-color
Acton
trail
able at town hall, Acton
EMS,
Farm, and Pedal Power Bike
&
LSCom or to
trail
volunteer on our
Ski..
guidebook
2006 Roster: Charlie Carlson
LAND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE. The Land Stewardship Committee
is
a volunteer
Joan Cirillo
David Cochrane Andy Gatesman
com-
mittee responsible for the care of over 1650 acres of Acton's
conservation lands. Most of our work conservation lands: blazing
trails
is
Bob Guba Maura Herlihy
maintaining the
with paint, widening the
Gigi Hopkins
when they grow narrow, removing blowdowns, mowing meadows, installing and repairing bridges, walkways and kiosks, supplying maps to kiosk map boxes, removing trash, trails
Keyes Peggy Liversidge Linda McElroy Nan Towle Millett Philip
cleaning up vandalism, and reporting major encroachment issues to the Conservation
In addition to the
Commission and town
.
,
Cyril
trail
Ann
cut-
,
.
Laurie Ullmann
and vigorous crews came from the schools, during the Spring
Paul Wasserboehr
Senior service day and a Junior High 8 Green team service day.
Our two major work ment of over 150 the
feet
Shubert
Jim Snyder-Grant
boardwalk construction and wood-chip placement Particularly
large
Murphy
Rich Rhode
work of the dozen land stewards, we rely on
the support of additional volunteers Volunteers helped with ting
staff.
projects this year
were the replace-
of boardwalk over Grassy Pond Brook near
Newtown road entrance, and providing supervision and a lot
of labor for the reconstruction of the old stone chamber in the
Nashoba Brook area. The stone chamber project was supported by a grant from Community Preservation Act funds.
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avail-
To
learn
more about
the
projects, visit our website at
http://www.acton-ma.gov/LSCOM/ or email us
ma.gov
is
Butter Brook Organic
at
lsc@acton-
MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES
The Department responded calls
The Municipal
tree
Properties Department discharges the fol-
Design, construction, maintenance,
.
management of all Town
utilities,
The
and
buildings, except those
Development and maintenance of
Common,
the
provided
street trees as
in
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
insect infestations.
MGL
landscapes and conservation areas.
is
This
a concern for is
an invasive
North America from Asia.
alien insect, introduced into
This
sucking insect infests Canadian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis),
Chapter 87, and management of Public Nuisances
and almost always leads
MGL Chap-
related to shade trees, as provided in
to Ash Decline many susceptible
Acton due
recent years due to the fact that
There are three areas of concern regarding invasive alien
Town
roadsides, and landscaped areas.
Management of
in
ash trees have already died.
home 3.
rate of street tree death in
has slowed
controlled by the School Department.
2.
damage
90 locations around town.
lowing duties:
1
to storm related tree
on sixteen dates. During a storm on January 18, there was damage involving blocked roads or damaged structures in
to the death of the tree within three
The second major concern
to five years, if left untreated.
ter 132.
is
the
Asian Longhorned Beetle, which can cause extensive heartwood Technical expertise as needed for
4.
site
damage and
plan and
structural failure of
subdivision reviews and inspections.
dunnage such
areas of purchasing, land
species. This insect
As of this
as freight pallets.
wood
point the insect has
not been identified in Massachusetts, but the potential for wide-
Assistance to other departments as needed in the
5.
hardwood
originates in China, and has been accidentally imported in
spread
management and con-
damage exists
since
have extensive hardwood
struction.
we
and
are located close to a port city
forests.
The
third
major concern
is
the
Winter Moth, again an invasive alien species that was imported
Plymouth County, most
into
Management
Vegetation
Scotia.
This year 149 dead or dangerous
26
street trees
were pruned
to
project,
and
six trees
the School Street
in
were ground out below grade.
southeastern Massachusetts. State and Federal officials have
but most likely
we
will see
some
defoliation in
Acton over the
next few years until the parasites catch up.
were also removed for the construction of
commuter
on nursery stock from Nova
been rearing and releasing parasites to control the Winter Moth,
were removed for the Parker Street sidewalk
trees
likely
caterpillar stage of this insect hatches in very early
spring, and has caused near total defoliation of hardwood forests
were removed,
reduce hazards, and 149 stumps
that presented traffic hazards
Twenty-one
street trees
The
lot.
All subdivisions, cluster developments, and commercial
Twenty-two
trees
and 62 shrubs were planted
new School
various
plans were reviewed for compliance with local landscaping
standards.
Town Common, the
public locations around town, including the
Public Safety Facility, and the
in
site
Street parking lot.
Facilities Projects
There are
now over
fifty
miles of subdivision streets in
town, some of them over forty years old. As the subdivisions mature, limbs and whole trees the right-of-way, blocking intersections
There were a number of repairs and upgrades
tree stock in these
start to
in
our public
buildings in 2006:
encroach into
and impeding the passage
The
of larger vehicles, such as school buses. Pruning back this growth
replaced
slate
roof on the historic portion of
at a total project cost
Town
Hall
was
of $180,000, provided under the
become an increasing workload for the department, and this work will increase as the plantings in newer subdivision mature. There are now over thirty miles of sidewalks in town. Trimming
Community
back the vegetation along these sidewalks
Pinnacle Roofing, Inc. The existing roof dated to 1864, and
we
As
the
has
large
is
also creating a very
are hopeful of a similar lifespan for the replacement roof.
workload for the Department.
slate
Approximately 50 miles of road shoulder were the side
arm mower
Preservation Act. Architect services were provided
by Lerner, Ladds, and Battels, and construction was provided by
roof project was being completed a decorative medallion
on the ceiling
mowed with
the
or brush hog, and 20 areas were cut back
room
in the
Faulkner
Room fell to the floor, causing An engineering study was
to be taken out of service.
&
with chain saws. All intersections and sidewalks were checked
provided by Simpson, Gumpertz
and trimmed back as needed
consultants to Lerner, Ladds, and Bartels.
to alleviate traffic hazards.
Poison
Ivy growing along the Rights of Way in numerous locations
that portions of the ceiling
was
safety.
sprayed with a selective herbicide.
when
68
Heger,
That work should be completed by
the
room
Inc.,
who
acted as
The study showed required remedial work to guarantee
will be reopened.
late winter,
2007,
A minor amount of FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) was procured with remaining funds
Littleton Electric Light
HVAC
Department continues
to serve as
the town's vendor for streetlight repairs. Streetlight outages and
Public Safety
Those procurements included some
Facility warrant article.
adjustments to the
in the
requests for
new
lights
should be submitted to the Municipal
Properties Department.
system, anti-collusion lights for the
antenna tower, and durable furniture for the public spaces of
The Director worked with the Historic District Commission, Commission, the Trustees of the Acton Memorial Library, and a citizen group to develop procurement documents
the building.
the Historical
The overhead doors at
the front of Fire Station Three (West
Acton) were replaced with
These doors should be
full vision,
much more
insulated glass doors.
reliable
and energy
to
accomplish Community Preservation Act projects.
efficient
than the existing ones, which dated back to the early 1960's.
All
members of the Department received
additional train-
ing as needed to maintain licenses and certifications.
New
Mount Hope Woodlawn Cemetery.
roofs were installed on the chapel in
Cemetery and on
the Hearse
Shed
at
In addi-
tion, the Municipal Properties Department and Massachusetts
Interlocal Insurance Association co-sponsored an
"OSHA-10"
construction safety training session for employees and contrac-
The vacant Towne Building was put out for affordable "Common Ground Development Corporawas selected, and a fifty year lease signed for the adaptive
tors of the
tion"
reuse of the building.
Construction should begin
Town
was initiated Reform Law.
housing proposals.
of Acton and other jurisdictions. This training
comply with provisions of
to
in the early
summer.
In closing,
I
tions, volunteers,
A new
study was performed by Lerner, Ladds,
for possible reuse options for the building located at
Lane.
It is
estimated that
it
will cost over
1
$750,000
the Construction
7
would
& Battels,
Department
Woodbury
should be given to the
thank the various civic organizathis
As always, a great deal of credit hard work and dedication shown by the
in the past year.
Municipal Properties
to adapt the
like to
and Town departments who have assisted
staff:
building for public use.
Andrea
Ristine, Secretary
Malcolm MacGregor, Grounds Crew Leader Dayle MacGillivary, Building Maintenance
Crew Leader David Walsh, Groundskeeper Brian Kissane, Groundskeeper James Howells, Building Maintenance Steve Gray, Building Maintenance
David
Porter, Seasonal
Dean A.
Charter, Municipal Properties
Director
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& Tree Warden
NATURAL RESOURCES
Acton
resident.
Excellence Award
2006 was a year of change for the Natural Resources Department. Not only did we experience the retirement of our Crew Leader, Dave Lee, after 28 years of dedicated employ-
Sue Funk along with the Natural Resources
Tom Tidman,
Director,
at
received the Environmental Education
the State
House
in
May
for their years of
dedication organizing and teaching "Bird Land" classes in the
elementary schools.
ment, but also the departure of our Recreation Director, Alison Trout.
Through
worked hard
this
As always
time of change, the remaining Department
meetings the
to maintain Acton's cemeteries, recreation facilities,
Stewards was
at the
arboretum and the
critical to
our success
Commission held Wednesday of each month overseeing
the dedicated Conservation
and
third
the Wetlands Protection
made by work done by the Land
conservation lands and arboretum. The contribution
our volunteers
first
Act and the Wetland Protection Bylaw;
they heard 39 Notices of Intent and ten Request for
in total
Determination. Leaving the Commission
this year.
in
2006 was Michael Bylaw in
Eder; his contribution to wetlands protection and the
Of notable achievement
this
Acton was much appreciated. As always we extend our gratitude
year was the July dedication
of the T.J. O'Grady Skate Park. This was a proud
moment
Land Stewardship Committee who
to the
for
is
responsible for the
everyone involved and the culmination of years of dedicated
upkeep of Acton's 1650+ acres of conservation land and the
perseverance by TJ.'s friends, volunteers and town
miles of
fall
a gazebo
was added
at the skate
park
site,
staff.
This
We made
received
significant projects submitted
Community
previously un-funded projects to
Dave Lee and
the
many
contributions he
A special
thank you to the Highway Department, Lands
Stewardship Committee, Friends of the Acton Arboretum and
Preservation Act (CPA) funding this year.
many
will all miss
during his time with us; have a long healthy retirement
Dave!
by the Department
all
They were the reconstruction of the stone chamber at Nashoba Brook Conservation Area and the construction of a new trail and garden at the Acton Arboretum. The availability of CPA funds has enabled
found within.
generously donated
by local contractor, Mark White.
Two
trails
the
many
volunteers;
2006 was a memorable year
for the
Department.
Tom Tidman,
move
Andrea
forward.
Director of Natural Resources
Ristine, Administrative Assistant Conservation
Terrence Maitland, Conservation Commission Chair It
seems hard
to believe but
for six years. This year
Julia Miles
NARA Park has now been open
many new trees and
Cheryl
shrubs were planted
a
William Froberg
Kennedy Nurseries and a local family for donating substantial number of trees and shrubs to the park. Two sheds
you
to both
were also constructed
at the
Lowe
Janet Adachi
by the Natural Resources crew around the amphitheater. Thank
Linda Serafini
park, helping us with our limited
of storage space.
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COMMUNITY SAFETY BOARD OF HEALTH
ANIMAL INSPECTOR
The Board of Health continued to meet and deal with many
During the past year, 55 animals were quarantined for
significant public health
The animal quarantines consisted of 25 dog and 3 cat where there was human exposure. Additionally, 27 domes-
rabies. bites tic
Of
and environmental issues during 2006.
particular importance to the
Town and
Board was the
the
completion of the Comprehensive Water Resources Management
animals were quarantined for possible exposure to rabies
Plan
from wildlife other than domestic animals. All animals were
(CWRMP). For the past five years. Health Department staff Com-
with the guidance of the Wastewater Citizen's Advisory
quarantined for the state mandated period of time necessary to
mittee and the assistance of the Town's consultant,
determine the animal was free of the rabies virus.
Woodard
&
Curran, analyzed wastewater needs throughout the community 1
and determined
fox was submitted to the state lab for rabies testing and
how best those needs could be
tested positive for rabies.
a series of public meetings the I
conducted the yearly
Acton were checked and
met; through either
on-site solutions or for limited collection systems. In April after
all
the barn inspection census,
bam
Meeting where
inspection census. 4 barns in
were found
to
be
in order.
it
comment under
From
In
farm animals number 32 horses and
June the
CWRMP was brought to Town
gained support to be sent to the State for public the Massachusetts Environmental Impact Act.
CWRMP was approved
with conditions and a
new
process began with the appointment of the Water Resources
ponies.
Advisory Committee, charged with acting on the recommenda-
CWRMP. By years end this committee had formed two subcommittees (Sewer Expansion Feasibility and Capacity Optimization) which were prepared to make recommendations for action at the 2007 Town Meeting. tions of the
Respectfully
Patrick H. Palmer
Other highpoints for the Board were the continued development of the Town's Emergency Dispensing Site Plan, the begin-
EPA mandated
ning of the long awaited review process of the
W. R. Grace site, the acceptance of a gift to expand sewer service to the Powder Mill Plaza, the award of a grant from the Community Health Network Area 15 to fund an Obesity Awareness Program, the
clean-up of contaminated groundwater from the
completion of the
CPA
display repository
the
water Phase
II
at
approved Pine
Town Hall
,
Hawk
Archaeological
the fourth year of the Storm-
Program, and the continued participation
in the
Westford/ Tyngsboro/ Chelmsford/ Acton Tobacco Alliance.
Using a Department of Public Health Grant received year, the Health
Department was successful
Town's Emergency Dispensing
Site
(EDS)
in
Plan.
last
advancing the
The Emergency
Dispensing Site addresses a federal requirement that each com-
munity be prepared
48 hours
in
to vaccinate the entire
community within
response to a potential Flu Pandemic. With funds
from the grant
the department hired
Dorcas Agoye, a graduate
student from Boston University, to develop the medical protocols,
emergency contacts and
the standing orders for the plan.
During the course of the year numerous public presentations of the EDS plan were given at meetings hosted by the League of
Women Voters, Lions Club, Rotary Club and the Women's Club. Goals for next year include completing the communications and security portions of the plan
and reaching out
to
non-English
speakers in the community.
With more than
a year passing since
of Decision for the groundwater clean-up
71
EPA issued the Record at the
W. R. Grace
site
6
By the year's end & Okun and had provided significant comment on the began
the design deliverable process the
Town
through
Anderson
&
Kreiger,
RD/RA
Draft
in the fall
The larviciding and stream management program implemented by Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project
.
consultants, O'Reilly, Talbot
its
(CMMCP)
Grace Schedule. Draft Groundwater Monitoring
continues to address the health impacts from mos-
quito population
.
The West Nile Virus previously found in other was first identified in Acton birds in 2001 .The ,
Plan and the Draft Evaluation of Interim Groundwater Clean-up
parts of the state,
Levels.
CMMCP conducted
Town and With the experience of the Massachusetts linked to the West Nile Virus stream clearing throughout the
began complaint spraying
The Health Department's oversight of Treatment Plant again saw the plant continue
human
the Wastewater
to
meet or exceed
the
As
part of last year's increase of permit capacity a
extension was
made
to the
by the owners of the plaza.
were responsible
to
project
was
pay a privilege fee prior
its
should be
this issue. It
Town
in
gaining
focus on cleaning streams and
culverts.
In addition they
to connection.
anticipated to be complete in February of 2007.
The The
remaining additional capacity will allow the sewer service area
For the twelfth year, two Hazardous Waste Days were conducted
in
as
Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan.
May and in September. Over 900 residents participated
two days. The
in these
to
be expanded to additional needs areas that have been identified in the
remain vigilant on
Stormwater compliance with
sewer
Powdermill Plaza. This project was
entirely paid for
to
noted that this program has also assisted the
the extremely high treatment levels for subsurface effluent dis-
charge.
deaths in
Board intends
in June.
collection of CRTs (Cathode
hazardous waste has added significantly
to
Ray Tubes)
both the amount of
waste collected and the time required to collect the waste. Every resident
The Town received a grant from the Community Health Network Area 5 to launch an Obesity Awareness Program. This year the program consisted of the Health Department sponsoring noted inspirational speaker Gary Moreno to make a presentation at Project Wellness Day in Lexington regarding his loss of weight while walking from Florida to Boston The entire 7 grade of the Acton Boxborough school system participated in the program. In
who
arrived during the collection time
was able
to rid
themselves of their household hazardous waste and the wait for
1
service
was held
to the
minimum.
For the second year the Health Department conducted Certified
Food Service
trainings with
its
qualified staff. This
,h
allowed the department to provide the mandatory Food Service
.
addition the Health Department provided matching funds for ,
Acton residents
training as required
well received and
1
Weight Watchers meetings.
to attend
by State Law. The trainings conducted were
all
food vendors within Acton have current
certifications in great part
This spring the Health Department successfully completed
because of these training sessions.
The Health Department remains very involved with
CPA project to construct a permanent repository Hawk Archaeological finds in the Town Hall. The
the
the approved
planning efforts of the Massachusetts Public Health Emergency
of the Pine
Preparedness Region 4A. This group of 34 communities border-
majority of artifacts displayed consisted of Native American
implements and tools dating back as
was
amount of material from Colonial times
also a small
ing the Route 495 corridor has developed a plan that provides emergency equipment and communications for every health department. This year the Region hired public health professionals to advance each town's Emergency Dispensing Plan. In addition, a concerted effort was made to develop and provide emergency training for all the volunteers committed to each Town's EDS site.
7,000 years but there
far as
three
hundred years ago. The repository delineates the timeline of occupation
at the
Pine
Hawk
of tools, implements and
Site, as well as displays the types
fire pits that
of the archaeological finds, on a
were used.
DVD
A presentation
was given
DVD
fourth grade of the Acton Schools. This
is
to the entire
accessible for
other groups.
In response to a Citizen's petition at the
2005
ATM
the
Board took on the responsibility of examining environmental This year the
EPA
for
its
NPDES
Town
filed its third
compliance report with
standards for
(National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System) Storm Water Phase
Permit.
II
Water
SUASCO, Acton
District achieved
many
to
to the schools
goals to maintain the Town's
and residents
Annual Town Meeting.
to increased focus
on maintenance of the Town's Stormwater system great
efforts
made. In addition, students from MIT, under the direction of Peter Shanahan, developed a Low
and positive
results are being
Impact Rain Garden design for the
Town
Board through a subcommittee held meetings to identify how address this concern. At the 2006 ATM the Board presented
amendments to the Hazardous Materials Control Bylaw and the Zoning Bylaw that reflected prohibitions regarding special wastes. Each amendment was successfully passed at the 2006
Stream Team and the
compliance with federal requirements. From educational pro-
grams available
placed within the community. Throughout 2005
the
The Health Department
working with the Planning Department. Public Works, Natural Resources Department,
fill
ford/
The Board again thanks the Westford/ Tyngsboro/ ChelmsActon Alliance for their assistance in administrating a
program of conducting tobacco compliance checks for all stores that sell tobacco products on a quarterly basis. Tina Grosowski again took on the responsibility of checking stores for sales
.
of tobacco to underage buyers and ensuring access to tobacco
72
The Board plans
products was deterred.
to continue
with the School Department to find better controls
compliance
to the
no smoking regulations required
on school grounds.
In addition, the
Board found
in
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
working bringing
for activities
that the existing
The Acton Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is compromised of the following: Communications/R.A.C.E.S. (Ham Radio Operators), Shelter Management, Auxiliary Fire Department, Rehab Team and Explorer Post #7. All the members are expected to take First Aid and CPR so that their training is always up to date. Our members provide First Aid, Communica-
Tobacco Control Bylaw needed to be revised to reflect the newly enacted State Law. The Board submitted these revisions of the Tobacco Control Bylaw
was successful
in
2006 Annual Town Meeting and
to the
gaining approval.
The Board of Health thanks the staff of the Health Department (Health Director, Doug Halley, Sanitarians Brent Reagor and Heather Hasz and Secretary Sheryl Ball) for ably assisting the
Board
in
achieving so
many
who
its
The Board The Board also
in the past year:
Dean
cooling station
had
and Greg Lambert
Don
Lapierre.
J.
in the summer of 2006 we set up a Grey Junior High School. We only
people take advantage of
it.
members of
different
the
Agency
Our R.A.C.E.S ./Communications (Ham Radio Operators)
continue to participate
Communications Management Agency.
drill.
Kress throughout the course of the year. The Board appreciates
and will greatly miss the service given by former
R.
for the
summer and Senior VolunMarion Maxwell, Margo Reed and Oscar
volunteer assistance provided this teers,
NARA,
Agency (FEMA) and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
Cathy Fochtman, Recreation Department Director. In addition, the Victor School
celebrations
have taken courses through the Federal Emergency Management
Charter, Municipal Properties Director, Bruce
Board thanks
five
at the
Throughout the year,
Stamski Director of Public Works, Jim Howell, Maintenance and
the
many of our town's
During the heat wave
members of other departments Frank Widmayer, Police Chief,
thanks to the following
helped
logistical support at
Octoberfest and other events.
Tom Tidman, Natural Resources Director, Garry Rhodes, Building Commissioner, Bob Craig, Fire Chief, Roland Bartl, Town Planner,
and
including Patriots Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July,
goals in the past year.
congratulates Heather on her recent marriage.
extends
tions
member Mark
is
in the State's
monthly R.A.C.E.S.
a vital part of the Acton
Emergency
Conoby.
Our members provide many volunteer hours to the town, The agency is ready to respond to help make a difference in time of need and not including regular meetings, and training.
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS William Mclnnis, Chairman Joanne Bissetta,
24 hours a day. We may be contacted by calling 978-264-9655 and leaving a brief message along with your are available
Member
Pamela Harting-Barrat, PhD, Member Dr. William Taylor,
telephone number.
Member
A member of the Agency
will return the call
as soon as possible.
Robert Oliveri, Associate Voting Philip Alvarez, Associate Voting
The Acton Emergency Management Agency maintains one literature rack at the Acton Memorial Library that displays brochures from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. This rack is located in the Acton Memorial Library. Citizens are encouraged to take these free brochures. We would like to thank the Acton Memorial Library for their continued support in this project.
Rita Dolan, Associate
DOG OFFICER During the past year
I
received 180 calls regarding dog
problems throughout Acton.
The majority of these calls were solved over the telephone.
Dog owners claimed year.
The
all
We
but three dogs that were picked up this
three unclaimed dogs
day period as mandated by various animal shelters after
were held for the necessary 10-
state law, then they it
were placed
was determined that
their
like to
and continued support.
thank the Acton Fire and Police Depart-
We
owners
their cooperation
are grateful to the
Department for keeping our vehicles
in
in
Acton Highway
running condition and to
Municipal Properties for the upkeep of the Emergency Manage-
could not be found.
ment Agency building.
Additionally, 12 dog by-law citations were issued to dog
owners who permitted
would
ments along with the Nursing Service for
their
dogs to roam freely and become a
The Acton Emergency Management Agency is always to accept applications for more volunteers. Use your skills help your Community, for more information please call 978-
happy
nuisance to others.
to
264-9655 and leave a brief message. Respectfully.
soon as possible.
Patrick Palmer
73
We
will return
you
call as
ACTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
as both a Firefighter
and Fire Officer and as the Training Offi-
He was
cer of the department. I
am pleased to report that
only two significant
were
fires
sequence, the in reporting
More important
in residential structures
when
daylight hours
fires
the occupants
fires to
home. As a con-
extremely fortunate to report that
year
we were
fire officers.
Deputy Chief Kevin Lyons rejoined the department
after
ing briefly to serve the
having
Town
of Boxborough as Fire Chief for
has been most helpful to have Deputy Chief Lyons return and he has been of great assistance to
approximately
Department.
me
department was kept busy
in a statistical
summary
at the
end of
and
2
years.
Vi
Town
to the
On
this
in his
It
new
role within the department.
a related note in July of last year, Lt. Geoffrey Neagle
resigned from the department to assume the position of Fire
report.
Chief for the In
firefighter
September, the Department held a special observance
Town
and
Septem-
wish him well
morning hours, reflecting the time of the ceremony was held at the memorial adjacent to the Acton Center Fire Station. That evening the Deputy Chief, Kevin Lyons, represented the department by participating at a sunset commemorative event held in Boston at the Hatch Shell
Dennis Smith
for the five-year anniversary of the tragic events of 1 1
last
able to re-gain the services of one of our veteran
other responses during the course of the year. These
responses are listed
ber
department.
served this department for approximately 20 years and then leav-
gain significant headway prior
In addition to these fires, the
many
at
feel
I
Both
and started during the
were not
this
neither of these
fire fatalities.
were not immediately detected and the delay
allowed the
to the arrival of the Fire
with
the fire department had
any significant injuries or
fires resulted in
of the
fire losses.
2006
in
instrumental in the planning of
emergency medical care within
.
2001
.
fire
of Boxborough. Lt. Neagle was a veteran officer of this department
in his
and we certainly
new endeavor.
In the
Other personnel changes included: hiring of
tragedy, a brief
to
fill
a
F.F.
/EMT
vacancy created by the retirement of
F.F.
on the esplanade. During these events the department and the
Dan Morse; F.F. /EMT Thomas Matthews fill the vacancy that was created by the resignation of Lt. Geoffrey Neagle; and in December, in December F.F/EMT Matt LaBossier to fill the
community remembered
vacancy created by the retirement of
personnel
who
save others. zens of the
all
of the brave public safety and rescue
lost their lives
on
that fateful
day attempting
We also paused to remember two very
Town who
F.F.
Robert Wetherbee.
to
During the year F.F. Brian Richter was promoted
special citi-
Due
to the
rank
number of vacancies for extended illnesses, and retirements, it was necessary to assign Acting Officers
of Lieutenant.
also lost their lives as a result of that tragic
remembered were Phillip Rosenzweig and Amy Sweeney. I am sure it was a difficult day for their families and loved ones as it was for this department. day. These citizens that will always be
to the
/EMT Richter, F.F. /EMT Mark Richardson and /EMT Scott Morse. These individuals did a great job while
Lt. Smith, F.F. F.F.
serving in a difficult position as an Acting Officer.
Following then
is
a brief synopsis of the highlights and
Apparatus and Equipment:
changes that occurred relative to the Acton Fire Department during the past year.
work towards the restoration of owned by the Town. The matching 1936
Firefighters continued to
two Antique
Personnel:
Reo In
November of 2006
F.F.
assisted with a
number of
He was station
a dedicated firefighter
within the Fire
He was extremely
Alarm division and acted
who
active
and has
assisted as the Assistant
many committee
functions, F.F.
bee. also served as a Peer counselor and
members of the Concord Area
finally
been returned and
is
being re-installed. Other
mechanical components of Engine 3 continue to be rebuilt as
EMS Coordinator and Infectious Disease Exposure Coordinator. In addition to his
where they can be
parades, public celebrations, and for educational activi-
Most of the work is being done by the firefighters, however some components have to be sent out for repair or restoration which has resulted in some delay of the progress of this project. The gasoline engine in Engine 3 that was sent out to be rebuilt
and apparatus enhancement
projects during his years of service.
in
ties.
the department after having served the department for approxi-
mately thirty-five years.
engines
Fire Engines are being restored to a point
used
Robert Wetherbee retired from
fire
well
/EMT Wether-
.
Scott
was one of the founding
Captain Carl Robinson and F.F/EMT's William Klauer and
Morse
are the primary personnel involved in this project
Critical Incident StressTeam.
Captain Carl Robinson continues
in the position
of Mainte-
nance Officer for the department. Captain Robinson was assisted
The department noted with sadness passing of Retired
by
Kazokas of the West Acton Company and Retired Fire Captain Bernie Caouette. Call Firefighter Kazokas was an active member of the West Acton Call Department prior to
Call Firefighter James
F.F.
/E.M.T Scott Morse and
Lt.
Geoffrey Neagle
small equipment and metering devices.
I
would
who handled like to
thank
Captain Caouette
them for their efforts in keeping our apparatus and equipment in good condition at all times. Major maintenance and regular
served the department from 1966-1998 and was well respected
service continues under the capable direction and control of the
the transition to career or full-time personnel.
Acton Highway Department mechanics.
74
An informal committee consisting of Deputy Chief Lyons, Captain Robinson, Captain Vanderhoof and F.F. /EMT Morse met to develop specifications for a order. This
new ambulance
that
is
being
now on
who
for the subsequent installation of a
added
computerized
to the
new ambu-
lance for a wireless submittal of patient information to receiving
group also solicited and received input from a number
of our personnel
made
patient reporting system that will be
hospitals.
are regularly assigned to the ambulance.
The Department of public works mechanic is credited for keeping the ambulance "down time" to a minimum. In 2006, there were only 3 occasions when the ambulance did not respond due
Facilities:
1
As
previously mentioned, the
maintained sonnel.
in
The
renovation
good condition,
fire
Acton
need of restoration and
commence
point and hopefully that will
South Acton
fire
station,were purchased and installed at the
is
very fortunate to have a Fire/EMS service so
dedicated and caring to
soon.
New overhead doors, similar to those previously installed on the Acton
unscheduled mechanical issues.
to scheduled or
by on-duty per-
for their age,
stations are definitely in
at this
stations continue to be
all
it
serves.
Fire\EMS personnel provide
the highest level of quality care to residents and will continue to
West
do so
in a professional
manner.
fire station.
Emergency Preparedness: Captain Robert Vanderhoof and Deputy Chief Lyons
As part of new computer hardware has now been
Acton's department, together with the departments of other
continue to train the joint public safety dispatchers. this dispatch function,
installed in the three fire stations with initial training
provided for personnel using the
new system. The
being
is
in
hazardous material
spill
at the same time a structure fire in was designed primarily to explore
and
drill
public safety and environmental response procedures and integration of command
Town.
was
Emergency Medical
a limited scale exercise that simulated a
another location. The
training will
continue to be an on-going project of great importance to both the department and the
towns, participated
and dispatch functions. Although the
relatively short in duration,
it
drill itself
took a great deal of planning
and follow up for completion. The planning and execution of
Services:
Acton Police, Board of Health, Highway Department and Town Manager's Office. The exercise was most valuable from the standpoint of
the drill involved the efforts and assistance of the
The Acton
Fire
Department Emergency Medical Services
division experienced a slight increase in response activity in
2006.
lessons' learned.
Mass. Department of Environmental Protection
response team members observed the exercise and were pleased
With the increase need for
Many
EMS
in
services
is
with the response and actions of Town's
population and continued building, the likely increase in the
upcoming
responders to this
of our responses were simultaneous or nearly simultane-
ous emergency medical responses. This resulted a rate almost double that for
ambulance
Fire Alarm:
in the increased
use of mutual aid ambulances from surrounding communities
at
which we provided a mutual aid
Our
communities.
to other
assisted
The
Fire Department's 38 Firefighter/EMT's
Medical Technicians) and four
Acton.
to provide quality
The majority of our
EMT
status. Fire
I
that is
one of the best
to maintain the
should note that F.F.
in this role.
As
a result
thank him for his fire
many
I
would
years of
alarm system,
in the area.
has completed
the re-certification classes required to maintain their
Medical Technician
alarm system. However,
dedication and assistance in maintaining our
medical care to the residents of
Firefighter/
fire
like to take this opportunity to
tinuing education and training throughout the year to maintain
needed
Alarm Superintendent Captain George Williams
Bean has decided not to continue
(Emergency
Responders received con-
First
Fire
by Firefighter Forrest Bean continued
municipal
skills
first
type of incident.
year.
A number
Emergency
Department personnel are also
added
to the
of master
municipal
fire
fire
alarm boxes and
alarm system
now
/
street
boxes
specialized electronic
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified and are trained
monitoring equipment that
on the use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED).
alarms as well as the traditional telegraphic alarms. Once again I
The Acton Fire Department maintains 9 AED's. These are placed
the
AED's
on
fire
are
apparatus and the
coming
to the
end of their
ning for the replacement of these
is
life
should also mention and thank Lt.
/EMT
units
command vehicle. Several of
allows for the receipt of radio
map
Brent Carter
who
/EMT Brian Richter and F.F.
continue to maintain and update street
information used by both the
fire
and police departments.
expectancy. Plan-
We
underway.
continue to maintain a very complete system of 214
Master Boxes, 31 Municipal Master Boxes, 27 Medical Call Acton's only ambulance, purchased replaced in early 2007. The
with the
latest in
new ambulance
in
Boxes and 233 Street Boxes and two radio call boxes for a total system of 527 boxes. Within the next year it is anticipated that
1999, will be
will be
equipped
Basic Life Support technology. Provisions are
there will be another nine boxes
75
added
to the system.
One of
the current projects
is
to re-cable
and reconfigure two of the
South Acton. In addition the
cuits in
Because of the increase
cir-
alarm division remains
fire
quite busy with multiple utility pole changeovers as part of a
NSTAR pole replacement program.
major
This
for an increase of plan reviews.
expanding the system as noted above when proposed new boxes actually
We
on-line.
are replacing a
boxes with newer boxes.
street
that
come
we
activities. Inspections
number of outdated
In the future
will continue to maintain our
it
is
fire
it
we
Lead
will
work with and/or are fire
banners that advertise various community and civic
There were a
total
assisted
fire
These individuals often
fire
fire
Regional Fire Investigation Team. At present,
of 46-banner changeovers completed during
the course of the year.
is
the coordinator of this
to host a
knowledge and
They also members of the
patterns and arson.
continue to meet and collaborate with the other
activities.
six other area
investigation team.
investigators continue to upgrade their
expertise by taking courses in
our
/EMT William
by investigators from
departments that comprise a regional
These alarm division installed and removed the overhead
fire
in his role as
Fire Investigator with the assistance of F.F.
Klauer and Firefighter Bruce Stone.
expand
our radio box system.
The
were primarily conducted by the Deputy
Firefighter/EMT James Ray continued
as
where applicable
department response
Fire Chief conducted
anticipated
system and expand
also anticipated that in specific situations
and advantageous for
been a concomitant need
The Deputy
Fire Chief and also by on-duty personnel.
necessary primarily due to a number of new residential projects. It is
number of commercial and
the majority of the plan reviews as well as other code enforcement
addition to
is in
in the
residential renovation projects there has
Acton team and
it
F.F.
Bruce Stone
was Acton's pleasure
meeting of the team.
Fire Prevention:
During November and December personnel conducted
The Student Awareness of Program continued
to provide fire
Fire Education (S.A.F.E.)
and
the required inspections of restaurants with liquor licenses, in
grams primarily in the elementary grades. However, during the past year we were not able to conduct as many programs as we would have liked to due to limited budget funding. This program
are
now mandated
wake of the
FF/EMTTom
continues to be taught by Lieutenant Jack White,
These inspections
coordination with the building department.
safety education pro-
life
as part of the regulations that followed in the
tragic Station Nightclub fire in
Rhode
Island.
Hazardous Materials:
FF/EMT Anita Arnum, FF/EMT Richard Sullivan, FF/EMT Ken Carroll, FF/EMT Will Rolfe and FF/EMT Sean Wallerstein,
Fortunately there were no significant hazardous material
Town.
FF/EMT Anita Arnum
Sheridan. S.A.F.E. educators once again were involved with the
incidents that directly impacted the
West Acton Oktoberfest held
continued to receive additional specialized training towards
Fire
conjunction with the successful
Department Open House. Relative
would
like to
made
again F.F.
in
/EMT
House
commend and thank
it
such a success.
Brent Carter
this year.
A new
who
to the
Open House
of the personnel
all
who once
Materials Response
thank
Team
primarily coordinated the
Open
expertise in this area she
would especially
addition to the already successful open
number of great
fire-safety coloring
deal of thanks once again goes to F.F.
displayed his antique
fire
formerly Acton Engine present the
pages submitted.
In
2.
Reo engine
the
MA. Due
Urban Search and Rescue to her responsibilities
was once again deployed
in anticipation
and
for a short
of possible rescue efforts relative
to Hurricane Ernesto.
A great
/EMT William Klauer who
engine, a 1934
located in Beverly,
time to Florida
house program consisted of an age specific coloring contest with a
Team and
like to
I
this
assignment with the regional Hazardous
effort as part of her
I
that
Training
was
2006 we were once again able
Department personnel continue
to
SAFE trailer program which allowed a large number
to
training in various
subject areas. Lt. Robert Hart continued to direct this critical
Some of the training now coordinated with the assistance of the Deputy During the year we continued many of our drills on
of children and adults to go into an
operation and his efforts were appreciated.
and be instructed as
operations are
artificial smoke environment recommended practices to exit a home and call 91 1 in the event of a fire. This trailer was used both for the Open House and was used for Family Day at NARA park.
to
Fire Chief.
an in-service basis for on-duty personnel
.
In addition a
number of
SAFE (Student Awarethe Annual SAFE seminar in
personnel once again attended specialized
On
a statewide basis one of the highlights of the year
the implementation of regulations requiring
Detectors in
all
residencies.
will serve to save
required Carbon
many
and the the
detectors
is
ness of Fire Education) training at the fall
The presence of the
Homeland
members of the department attended
Security conference. Finally, of note was
the completion of an in-service
As
Carbon Monoxide detectors is available Department Administrative Offices that are located Facility
In addition several
EMT refresher course..
checked during various
Information regarding these regulations
Acton Public Safety
.
a statewide
that these regulations
installation of
from the Fire in
hoped
lives in the future.
Monoxide
required inspections.
It is
was
Carbon Monoxide
on Main
previously mentioned, within the past year
These personnel are currently
waiting for open training slots
the Massachusetts Firefighting
Academy and
Street.
76
we have
hired three Firefighter /EMT's. at
should be attending
in the fall
of 2007.
911
1
would
I
mention and offer
like to
my
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
thanks for the con-
tinuing efforts of Captain Robert Vanderhoof and also Deputy
Chief Kevin Lyons training
who have been
Explosions
Food on
and operational supervision of the Acton Public Safety
Dispatchers.
Leak, no ignition
8
4
lines
Electrical
our personnel for
would be remiss if I did not thank all of their consistent and continued assistance and
Spill,
1
cooperation during the past year.
I
this report.
who do
contribute and provide the support and
the effort to provide the very best the
in fire
121
28 10
condition
60
Gas leak Lock in Motor Vehicle Accidents Animal Rescue
32
Natural
However,
even though not specifically mentioned there are numerous other personnel
down
problem
hazardous material
Smoke
have specifically mentioned
a number of our personnel throughout
6
56
the stove
Excessive heat
Power
Conclusion: In conclusion,
0
Lightning Strikes
consistently assisting in the
13
158
0
Rescues
and rescue services for
Town.
2
Searches
1
Hazardous Material Conditions I would also like to take this opportunity to thank town departments and agencies for their assistance.
all
other
Finally,
45
Carbon Monoxide
5
Overpressure rupture
2
once again many residents continue to send notes of thanks and
INVESTIGATIONS
appreciation or drop off various baked items, candy, fruit or
cards as a
way of saying thanks
to
our personnel. These kind
gestures and the thoughtfulness of those appreciated.
we
serve are very
much
Carbon monoxide detectors
5
Complaint
4
Bomb
.
threats
1
45
Honest mistake Concluding ties
this report is a statistical
summary of
activi-
during the year as compiled with the assistance of Captain
Robert Vanderhoof.
Nothing found
2
Odor
0
236
Miscellaneous Permit Fires
1
Robert C. Craig
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Fire Chief
Medicals, in town
ACTON FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STATISTICS - 2006
1022
Medicals, out of town
50
SPECIAL SERVICE FIRES Chimney
Assist police Fires
Structure Fires
Illegal
Lock outs
22
Burning
Motor Vehicle
Master box activity
1
Brush Fires
5
589 1070
Inspection
1
0
Miscellaneous
46 224
4
Water problems
Personal Property Fires
0
Mutual aid dispatched
1
Refuse Fires
7
SAFE/Public Education
13
Fires
Fire, Miscellaneous
9
Outside leak with
0
fire
Controlled Burning
MISCELLANEOUS
43
(
Uncoded
) -
TOTAL INCIDENT RESPONSES
ALARM INVESTIGATIONS False Alarms
30
Alarm Malfunctions Accidental Alarms Alarm, other than
fire
467
9
108
202 35
77
484
AUXILIARY FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERMITS Blasting
i
Bonfire
i
Alarm Installation(Comm) Fire Alarm Installation(Res) Flammables Underground storage L.P. Gas Storage Fuel
oil
The Acton Auxiliary Fire Department is a division of the Acton Emergency Management Agency. It is comprised of a group of dedicated volunteers who donate their time and efforts
31
Fire
36 0
to provide support services to the
6
of emergencies.
Town
of Acton during times
39 73
storage or burner
Underground tank removal
4
Open burning
Fire
1042
The Department is on automatic response to all Acton Department box alarms, providing lighting as well as other
One of the most
support services.
Sprinkler
23
"Rehab", or the establishing of a
Mobile/portable tanks
37
the personnel at a
working
fire
important of these services
rest
is
and rehabilitation area for
or similar event.
We are equipped
Miscellaneous
5
with portable generators and lighting as well as other necessary
Powder
0
equipment.
Agricultural Brush Burning
3
Fireworks
Smoke
Residential Fire
Cooking
We
1
294
Detector
Alarm
23
like to
Departments
that
1623
SMOKE DETECTORS TESTED (#of Occupancies)
-
355
We
60
RESIDENTIAL-
123
TOTAL-
183
who have supported and From the Highway Depart-
those
Town
meet
Street.
at the
Emergency Management Building
Department membership
over the age of eighteen
is
open
who live or work within a
10-mile radius
of the Emergency Management Building and have a genuine
Wayne Niemi Lieutenant
Acton Auxiliary Fire Department
m ^ '/
y 1
71 m.
built
by the Acton Boy Scouts
at 3
to all individuals
desire to help others thru volunteering.
A bridge
to
of Acton for allowing us to provide
these services.
School
PLAN REVIEWS: COMMERCIAL-
all
have requested our assistance, but mostly
the residents of the
TOTAL PERMITS
thank
ment, that has maintained our vehicles, to the Fire and Police
4
Fire
would
assisted us throughout the year.
fr
the Arboretum's handicapped access path.
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ACTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
This would bring our
total
patrolmen to twenty-one, far below
the F.B.I, standards."
Chief's Message
"Perhaps the most has been another eventful year.
It
We are
still
increasing
settling into
is
critical
of our problems
is
the ever-
our roads are incapable of handling the
find
flow in the early morning and evening hours when people coming and going to work. If one would stand at Kelley's Corner from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., they would have the feeling they were standing on the corner in some large city." are
now and very busy. We I am always pushing more funding so we can hire more.
in full
I
traffic
new station and bringing more electronic equipment and many new changes on line. The technology in use at the public safety building is nothing short of amazing. Our new public
our
safety dispatch center
traffic.
use
continue to be short of police officers and
It is
town administration for As the town grows I become more concerned over our lack of sufficient staffing. The north side of town is seeing some amazing growth and our call volumes reflect that growth. the
still
the to
now 37
years later and the Acton Police Department
has the same issues today as well as
modern world. Our population
add
to
our staffing soon or
we
is
many new concerns
over 21 ,000 now.
of
We need
run the risk of not being able to
handle the situations that arise every day in our job. All of
my
work they put dispatchers
in
officers are top notch
every day.
who
I
and
quality of life in Acton.
the
I
also wish to thank the public safety
My
make
wish to thank
all
of the employees of the Acton Police
Department. They work hard for the citizens of Acton every day.
Whether
a difference to the
the job
secretary Fay Williams and Records
is
it
is
a patrol officer, detective, dispatcher or secretary
done well
in
every instance.
We
could not function
without their dedication to the profession.
Records Clerk Laura
Clerk Taryn Sundberg are indispensable. left at
appreciate the hard
handle tremendous numbers of telephone and
radio calls on every shift. These people
Mason
I
end of the year to take a position with the Acton
IT Department where she will continue
Frank
to help us.
J.
Widmayer HI
Chief of Police
Some
notable incidents of the past year include Officer
Michael Cogan disarming a suicidal male with a gun
in the
Members of the Acton
lobby
of the Public Safety Facility with the assistance of Dispatcher
CHIEF OF POLICE
Robert Socha. In another incident Officer Dan Holway stopped
Francis
armed robbery and arrested three suspects who were responsible for three armed robberies in Acton and one in Maynard. a vehicle fleeing the scene of an
J.
Widmayer
LIEUTENANTS Donald L. Palma
would require us to number and costly as well However this problem occurs because we do not gradually increase staff as time goes on and the town grows. The last hiring for new officer positions occurred in 2001 when we added two officers. The last time prior to that was in 1989 Bringing our department to
hire nine
new
officers.
Obviously
Jr.
Thomas Rogers
We continue to suffer from a lack of staffing in our department.
III
full staff
SERGEANTS
this is a significant
Robert L. Parisi
.
when we
James A. Cogan
Raymond
P.
Grey
Edward Lawton John Cooney
hired four civilian dispatchers to put four officers on
Jr.
the road.
POLICE OFFICERS Paul
was looking through old Town Reports recently and came across some interesting quotes from Chief Collins in 1970 as shown in the next few excerpts: I
Cogan
Robert
Cowan
James Goodemote Christopher
"Our population has increased from 7,238 14,578 in 1970. In this period
we have added
in
Browne
1960
to
Christopher Prehl
men
to
Frederick Rentschler
only four
Scott
the Department."
Howe
Michael Cogan
"The Director of
Kevin Heffernan
the F.B.I, has indicated that a police
department should have one patrolman per
five
Luke Penney Leo Gower Dean Keeler Gardena Abramowitz Keith Campbell
hundred popu-
lation."
"In
my recommendations for
eleven additional
1971
,
1
indicated the need of
men and the purchase of two additional cruisers.
79
Police Department
Daniel Silva
Det. Kevin Heffernan
Douglas Sturniolo
Det.
Krug Daniel Holway Todd McKelvie
Det. James
Tricia Sullivan
Det.
John Collins
Det. Keith Campbell
Leo Gower
Scott
Youth Officers
Dan
& School Resource
Goodemote
Silva,
Steven McCarthy
Michael Eracleo
Safety/Traffic/Crime Prevention Officers
David Lanteigne
Det. Robert
Jonathan Stackhouse
Det. Christopher Prehl
Cowan
Robert Merrill
John
Training Officer
Dristilaris
Debra Richardson
Lt.
POLICE MATRONS
Domestic Violence Intervention Unit
Donald Palma
Raymond Grey
Faith Williams
Sgt.
Debra Richardson
Det. James
Christine Joyce
Det. Daniel Silva
Goodemote
Laura Mason
CALLS FOR SERVICE BY CALENDAR YEAR SECRETARIES Faith Williams
2005
2006
657
611
129
104
Anne Milligan
ACCIDENT NO INJURY ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES ALARM RECEIVED ANIMAL COMPLAINT ARRESTS
Paul Connors
ARSON
Roger Wallace Kevin Cann Daniel Deane
Robert Socha
CHILD ABUSE COMPLAINT
16
8
Robert Boyd
CIVIL
44
56
Robert Puffer
COMMUNITY POLICING C.O.R.I. RECORD CHECK
433
299
5
16
DISTURBANCE DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE
319
324
305 31
246 47
365
69
Taryn Sundberg
-
DISPATCHERS Kevin Antonelli
Matthew Hammer Adam Bean Alicia Mele
7
BREAK & ENTRY
89
97
BYLAW VIOLATION
27
35
COMPLAINT
CALL FORGERY GENERAL SERVICE
GUN VIOLATION HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HEALTH HAZARD KIDNAPPING ATTEMPT
Officer In Charge of Detectives
LARCENY LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE LOCKOUT
Sgt. Robert Parisi
MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION
Lt.
Donald Palma
MEDICAL EMERGENCY MISSING PERSON MOTOR VEHICLE COMPLAINT MUTUAL- AID CALL
Department Prosecutor Det. Frederick Rentschler
Detectives Det. Christopher
Browne
80
215
46
FIRE
Officer In Charge of Special Services
203 29
OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
Thomas Rogers
340
ASSAULT
DRUG VIOLATION
Lt.
861
401
1
Paul Wexelblat
Officer In Charge of Patrol Division
1180
7
6
791
1786
13
18
9
22
245
209
1
289
1
483
19
17
30
56
111
198
953
1168
59 3819
5183
49
10
62
POLICE INFORMATION
Acton police
3447
4014
PROTECTIVE CUSTODY RAPE
26
33
0
3
the victim
WARRANT RECALLED
20
1
but can be devastating
VEHICLE REPOSSESSION
12
10
6
4
need you to help yourself. Take a minute to check the security of
2657
2381
your home. List your valuables before they are stolen; engrave
6
8
your property and videotape items that cannot be engraved.
260
298
8
4
26
37
1764
1261
ROBBERY ARMED/UNARMED SECURITY CHECK SEXUAL ASSAULT SRO (School Resource Officer) SUDDEN DEATH SUICIDE ATTEMPT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
ANNOYING TELEPHONE CALLS
23
23
THREATENING
58
130
TRAFFIC CITATIONS TRAFFIC HAZARD TRESPASSING COMPLAINT
TOTAL COUNT =
2161
2110
1251
910
45
80
22,071
23,907
emergency 91
patrol as
is
1
patrol units are the
calls.
first line
Everyday we respond
a resident.
The if
it
loss of property
is
to
of response to
crimes
many neighborhoods
all
which
not only expensive
a family heirloom.
is
in
We
attempt to
as possible to deter crime but
we
Form neighborhood watch groups with your neighbors, consider joining the Acton Neighborhood
Network (ANN) and
report
all
suspicious behavior to the Acton Police Department.
Isaac Davis once said Acton's greatest strength against the forces of evil
He knew
that
was
the unity of our citizens during times of peril.
forming a partnership with other Acton citizens,
as well as with the
way
Acton constabulary, was the most
effective
to identify and effectively respond to diverse, ever-chang-
ing social and neighborhood problems.
Your police
patrol force
stands ready to help you help yourself. Please do not hesitate to
PATROL DIVISION
call
us no matter
how
small the problem. Together
we
shall all
become Acton Minutemen. The mission of the Acton Police all
Patrol Division
is
to serve
Town of Acton with respect, As we move further into the
people and businesses within the
fairness, integrity
and
sensitivity.
Lieutenant
Tom
Patrol Division
Rogers
Commander
21st century, the Acton Police Patrol Division remains committed to
its
SPECIAL SERVICES DIVISION
delivery of police services, in the most efficient and
professional
manner
possible.
Administration
The
Patrol Division presently consists of
four sergeants and fifteen patrolmen.
Our
one lieutenant,
officers are
Special Services continues to remain busy with admin-
deployed
New
throughout the town, twenty-four hours per day, seven days a
istrative duties.
week, within four patrol sectors; three of which are manned
and renewal process of firearms permits are
twenty-four hours per day and one (a subsection of one of the
being utilized by the department. The addition of automated
above sectors) manned eight hours per day.
I
am happy
to report the hiring of
teigne previously
fill
Patrolman David Lan-
our fifteenth patrol
worked
slot.
in
place and are
fingerprint submission equipment, issued by the state
place and
teigne last June, to
systems for streamlining the application
We
is
in
continue to look
and grants for several successful
community oriented programs already
in place as well as
new
programs. Support of programs such as Council on Aging liaison,
as a police patrol officer in Littleton
and Chatham, Massachusetts. Highly trained and motivated,
my
have been trained.
for alternative funding sources
Patrolman Lan-
Patrolman Lanteigne has proven to be one of
all officers
departmental internships, D.A.R.E.. continue to remain a priority.
very best
traffic
Homeland
and safety Security,
initiatives
emergency
planning and operations and large scale event planning remain
patrol officers.
critical
components of the division's
role.
Senior Acton Police Patrol Officer Paul Cogan's youngest son, Michael, recently graduated from the Massachusetts State
Police
Academy and
is
Dispatch Operations (E-911)
presently stationed at the State Police
Barracks in Athol. Congratulations to both Trooper Cogan and
Acton Officer Paul Cogan
Dispatch remains a critical
Dispatch has seen an increase
for a job well done.
eral business calls.
in
first
link in
volume
in
emergency response.
emergency and gen-
Dispatchers have also received training in
emergency medical dispatch and advanced incident command.
It is with deep sorrow that I report the death of former Acton Patrol Officer Dan Toomey. Dan, who was 54 years old, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2006. Officer Toomey was a veteran officer who served thirty years with the Carlisle,
Training
Acton and Transit Police Departments. He leaves behind a wife and three sons.
All officers have completed annual in-service training
held
at the
Lowell Police Academy. Additionally,
all officers
have completed annual firearms training. Various officers have attended specialized training based on current assignment.
81
1
Specialized training included national incident
system training, advanced incident
management
Rape
command training, advanced
2
Indecent exposure
1
domestic violence investigation training, commercial vehicle
Forgery
2
enforcement training, legal updates, motor vehicle stop
Larceny
42
ing, interview
train-
and interrogation training. One new officer has
attended and completed the basic training academy and
is
Suspicious activity
Juvenile
rently in field training.
Traffic
7
cur-
and Safety
/
School Resource Officers
Juvenile/School Resource Officers are responsible for the majority of interaction of youth with the police department. In
Officers assigned to Traffic and Safety continue to see an
addition to traditional police duties, these officers maintain effec-
increase in complaints and activity. In addition to responding to
and investigating complaints concerning
traffic,
tive
are responsible for school bus evacuation drills, both spring and fall,
junk car violations, school bus stop evaluation, commercial
and large scale events such as
athletics playoff
instruction
programs including D.A.R.E.,
safety programs, and consultation to school officials and staff
and coordination of law enforcement
vehicle compliance and enforcement, large road construction details,
communications between the law enforcement, schools and
community through
these officers
activities involving youth.
Additionally, these officers serve to assist in crisis intervention
games,
situations,
and parking enforcement.
major school functions and provide support during
emergencies. Activities investigated by the Juvenile
Activities are as follows:
/
School Resource
Officers include:
All schools spring and
School bus evacuations
fall
School bus violations
15
Juvenile incidents
364 367
Road Rage
10
Juvenile arrests
15
Larceny
136
School bus stop complaints
/
evaluations
Investigations
Accidents with substantial injury
Commercial Vehicle inspected Commercial Vehicles place out of service Commercial Vehicle violations Neighborhood speed complaints
School Resource incidents
5
5
101
16
227
Threats
10
Assaults
6
Sexual assaults
1
Arson
1
4
Safety issues
5
Bomb
Safety programs (non -school)
3
Firearms violations
Junk Car violations Large scale Assist other
traffic
Child
9
town agencies
Request for speed
trailer
to
work
all
local
5
need of services
Drug
Malicious damage
7
Bus evacuations (assist traffic) Lock down / emergency drills
8
Psychological issues (assist)
4
violations
School visitation
based crimes continue to be a chal-
law enforcement and the detectives continue
5
(all
365 hours 45 hours
Misc. events
140 hours
to resolve complaints. Activities requiring further
The
division
tion, staff, faculty
Fraud
calls
Shoplifting
10
2
Credit card fraud
Bad checks Malicious damage robbery
Stolen motor vehicles
its
department.
1
10
Threats
for
1
2 8 3
2
82
would
like to
thank the school administra-
and students as well as the community as a
continued support of the School Resource officer
programs and
3
Sex Offender violations
Annoying
whole
20
Assaults
Armed
schools)
10
Attendance compliance
investigation by detectives include:
Identity
5
10
Detectives have remained busy with an increase in identity
lenge for
in
24
Investigations
theft investigations. Internet
1
1
Child abuse
27
events
threats
its
continued support of the efforts of the police
We
ACTON EXPLORER POST/VENTURE CREW 7- SEARCH AND RESCUE The Explorer Post/Venture Crew Scouts of America, sponsored by the
is
a division of the
Acton Lions Club,
in
wish
to thank the
work toward
Boy
Gail Sawyer-Advisor
con-
Ann
Emergency Management Agency. Meetings are held on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday evening of every month at 7:30 P.M. at the Emergency Management Headquarters 3 School Street in South Acton. New members, both male and female, between 14 and 22 years old are always welcome. If interested, please call 978-264-9655 and leave a brief message will get
back
to
you
Jones-Assoc. Advisor
Edward Reilly-Assoc. Advisor
Wayne Niemi-
Associate Advisor
Charles Landry- Committee Chairman
Chris Ouellette-President
Mark Casey-Member
as soon as possible.
Scott Landry-
Member
Joe Calisto-Member
We participated in many town activities including the Town Fair, Fourth of July, Acton Lions Club Ski and Skate Sale, Octoberfest and concerts
at
NARA
Park.
We
Jake Goldsmith-Member
Aly Bourassa-Member
have performed
Josh Bont-Member
more than 3000 volunteer service hours to the Town of Acton and the Boy Scout community by providing first aid and emer-
Erin Kustin-Member
gency services.
There
is
for their continu-
a better tomorrow.
junction with the Acton
and we
Acton Lions Club
ing sponsorship in giving the youth of today the opportunity to
a bench in the
83
Arboretum
for
you
LEGISLATIVE Abstract of the Annual
3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 33,34,35,36,37,41,42,43 Articles
Town Meeting
Monday, April 3, 2006, 7:00 P.M. Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Auditorium With Adjourned Sessions Held April 4. 2006 Number
of Registered voters attending
April 3, 2006
-
The Moderator, Mr. Mackenzie, called on Monday, April
3,
2006,
Robert A. Moore, of
St.
at
PM. He
7:03
-
15,23,32,
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES *
Town Meeting
364 April 4, 2006
10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
Denotes Consend Calendar Articles
ARTICLE
230
1
CHOOSE TOWN OFFICERS
(Majority vote)
the meeting to order
To choose all necessary Town Officers and Committees and
introduced Reverend
to fix the salaries
Matthew's United Methodist Church.
of the
Town
and compensation of
all
the elective officers
as follows:
Reverend Moore then gave the invocation. Moderator Mr. Mackenzie introduced the chairman of the Board of
who then introduced Eva K. Bowen Town Clerk, Stephen Anderson - Town Counsel, Don Johnson - Town Manager. Lauren Rosenzweig, Dore' Hunter, Walter Foster and Andrew Magee, Board of Selectmen. Mr. Ashton Selectmen, Peter Ashton,
Town Meeting session $750 per year $650 per year
$20.00 per
Board of Selectmen, Chairman
Board of Selectmen, Member
-
,
introduced Finance Director, Stephen Barrett, and Assistant
or take any other action relative thereto.
MOTION:
Finance Director, Karen Kucala, IT Director Mark Hald and
Mr. Ashton moves
that the
Town
fix
the
com-
pensation for elected officers as shown in the Article.
John Surette of the IT Department.
MOTION CARRIES The Moderator introduced David Stone, Chairman of the Finance Committee. Mr. Stone introduced the members, Jonathan Chinitz. Robert Evans Rheta Roeber, Herman Kabakoff Patricia Easterly, Patricia Clifford, Stephen Noone, Allen Nitschelm and
Cornelia O. Huber, Trustee of the Elizabeth White Fund,
nominates Frank Joyner, 8 Birch Ridge Road, for the position of
,
Trustee of the Elizabeth White Fund, term to expire 2009.
Kent Sharp.
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY Mr. Mackenzie introduced Peter Ashton, Chairman of the
Board of Selectmen and Don Johnson, Town Manager who gave a presentation for the first recipient of the newly established
Alice
P.
Miller, Trustee of the Charlotte
Goodnow Fund,
nominates Sally Moore, 19 Whittier Drive, for the position of
officially entitled "The Joseph A. Lalli Merit Award". Cory York, of our Engineering Department, was selected as the Municipal Employee of the Year for 2005. Cory was presented
award,
Trustee of the Charlotte
Goodnow Fund, term
to expire 2009.
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
with a certificate along with a check in the amount of $1 ,000.
Robert L. Loomis, Trustee of the West Acton Citizens' Mr. MacKenzie gave an overview of the process of Town Meeting.
He informed Town Meeting
on the motions warrant. the
He
that they
Library, nominates Peter
would be voting
that are read, not the articles as written in the
then explained
town meeting
as found
some
to expire
Guilmette, 9 Cherry Hill Road, for
West Acton Citizens' Library, term
2009.
basic rules and protocols of
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
on page 70 of the warrant.
Mr. MacKenzie explained
J.
the position of Trustee of the
how
the
Consent Calendar
Malcolm S. MacGregor, Trustee of the Fireman's Relief Fund of West Acton, nominates Edward M. Bennett, 135 Hayward Road, for the position of Trustee of the Fireman's Relief Fund of West Acton, term to expire 2009.
is
voted and proceeded to read the articles on the Consent Calendar:
Consent Calendar Articles and Motions
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY Consent Motion: Mr. Ashton moves up the twenty-three
articles in the
that the
Town
take
Consent Calendar on pages
William A. Klauer, Trustee of the Fireman's Relief Fund
16 through 18 of the Warrant:
of Acton, nominates Allen H. Nelson, 32 Parker Street, for the position of Trustee of the Fireman's Relief to expire 2009.
84
Fund of Acton, term
,
ARTICLE
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
5*
SEPTAGE DISPOSAL ENTERPRISE
BUDGET ARTICLE
2
HEAR AND ACCEPT REPORTS
(Majority vote)
(Majority vote)
To see To see upon the Meeting
the
if
Town
committee chosen
report of any
at
any previous
that has not already reported, or take
if
Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of septage
the
from available funds
and hear and act
will accept reports
Town
disposal, in accordance with Massachusetts General
44, Section 53F'/2 Enterprise
any other action
,
Law, Chapter
Fund Law, or take any other action
relative thereto.
relative thereto.
MOTION:
Mr. Ashton moves
reports of the various
Town
that the
Town
MOTION
accepts the
2005 Town Report and the Giving Supplement and Moderator calls for any other reports.
the
Mr. Magee moves that the
Town
$141 ,272 for the purpose of septage disposal, and
Officers and Boards as set forth in
appropriate
to raise
such
amount,
that the
$127,028 be raised from department receipts and
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE
3*
$ 14,244 be transferred from retained earnings.
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
COUNCIL ON AGING VAN ENTER-
PRISE BUDGET
ARTICLE 6
(Majority vote)
*
SEWER ENTERPRISE BUDGET
(Majority vote)
To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds a sum of money to operate the Senior Van Service in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44 Section 53 F A, Enterprise Fund Law, or take any other action
To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate from available funds a sum of money for the purpose of operating and maintaining a sewer collection and treatment facility,
relative thereto.
in
,
l
accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44,
Section 53F/2, Enterprise Fund Law, or take any other action
MOTION: priate
Ms. Rosenzweig moves
Town approTown of Acton
relative thereto.
that the
$85,293 for the purpose of operating the
MOTION:
Senior and Disabled Citizens Van service, and to raise such
Ms. Rosenzweig moves
priate $1 ,555,410 for the
amount,
and
to raise
that the
Town
appro-
purpose of operating the sewer system,
such amount,
$1 ,555,410 be raised from department receipts.
$41 ,210 be raised from department receipts,
$44,040 be raised from taxation and
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
$ 43 be transferred from retained earnings.
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
ARTICLE 7
*
NESWC ENTERPRISE FUND
(Majority vote)
ARTICLE 4* NURSING ENTERPRISE BUDGET To
(Majority vote)
see
if the
Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate
from available funds, a sum of money
To
see
Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate funds a sum of money to provide Public Health
waste disposal
if the
from available
and Visiting Nurse Services,
in
in
for the purpose of solid
accordance with Massachusetts General Law,
Chapter 44, Section 53FVi, Enterprise Fund Law, or take any
accordance with Massachusetts
other action relative thereto.
General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53F'/2 Enterprise Fund Law, ,
MOTION:
or take any other action relative thereto.
Mr. Ashton moves that the
Town
appropriate
$562,249 for the purpose of solid waste disposal, and
MOTION:
Town appropriate of operating the Town of Acton Public
Mr. Magee moves that the
$642,1 10 for the purpose
such amount,
$562,249 be raised from department
Health Nursing Service, and to raise such amount,
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
$463,160 be raised from department receipts and
$178,950 be transferred from retained earnings.
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
85
receipts.
to raise
ARTICLE
8 *
SECTION 53E^ SELF-FUNDING
PROGRAMS (Majority vote)
To
see
if
the
Town
will vote, pursuant to
Massachusetts
General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E'/2 to continue revolving funds for the Local School System, to be expended by the Superintendent of Schools; and for the Historic District Commission,
Building Department, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Health Inspectional Services, Fire
Alarm Network,
Ambulance Fees and
to
be expended by the
Fire
Department
Town Manager,
as
noted below:
FY07 Estimated
FY07 Authorized
Revenue
Expenditure
Fund School Department
Douglas
Dawn/Dusk
$140,000
$140,000
$200,000
$200,000
$36,500
$3630
$600
$600
$179,856
$179,856
$10,734
$10,734
Food Service Inspections
$27,919
$27,919
Hazardous Materials Inspections
$51,944
$51,944
at
Merriam Mornings/Afternoons/Summer Gates Amazing Programs Historic District
Commission
Building Department Includes fees for Microfilming, Electrical Permits,
Plumbing Permits, Gas Permits, Sign Licenses and Periodic Inspection Fees Sealer of Weights and Measures
Health Department
Fire Department
Alarm Network Ambulance Fees
$50,646
$50,646
$300,000
$320,000
Fire
,
other action relative thereto.
or take any other action relative thereto.
MOTION:
Ms. Rosenzweig moves
MOTION:
that the revolving
Mr. Hunter moves
that the
Highway funds from
Town Manager
funds for the Local School System, Historic District Commission,
Building Department, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Health
funds are hereby appropriated for highway purposes.
Department, and Fire Department be continued for
2007
in the
column of
amounts and
fiscal
all
is
sources and such
authorized to accept
year
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
for the purposes set forth in the expense
this Article.
ARTICLE
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES ARTICLE 9 * CHAPTER BURSEMENT PROGRAM
90
10 *
INSURANCE PROCEEDS
(Majority vote)
HIGHWAY REIM-
To
see
if
the
Town
will vote to appropriate the proceeds
of any insurance policy reimbursements during
FY07 of costs
incurred as a result of any covered loss, including without
(Majority vote)
limitation any liability insurance, property insurance, casualty
To
see
if
the
Town
will vote to raise
appropriate from available funds, a
sum
of
and appropriate, or
insurance, workers' compensation insurance, health insurance,
money
disability insurance,
for
highway
automobile insurance, police and
and medical costs, and any other insurance of any
improvements under the authority of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 90, and any other applicable laws, or take any
fire
injury
name and
nature whatsoever, or take any other action relative thereto.
86
A MOTION: is
Mr. Foster moves that the
authorized to accept insurance proceeds of any
nature whatsoever from
all
ARTICLE
Town Manager
14 *
SALE OF FORECLOSED PROPER-
TIES
name and
(Majority vote)
sources and such funds are hereby
appropriated.
To see
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
Town
ARTICLE
11 *
GIFTS
OR GRANTS
To
see
if
the
will vote to authorize the
Board of
nonpayment of taxes
for
in
accordance with the provi-
Laws, or take any other action
relative thereto.
Town
MOTION:
will vote to appropriate the proceeds of
accepted pursuant to Massachusetts General
gifts or grants
Town
the
sions of Massachusetts General
(Majority vote)
any
if
Selectmen to dispose of foreclosed properties acquired by the
Law, Chapter 44, Section 53A, and any
Mr. Hunter moves
in the
words of
the
Article.
interest thereon, for the
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
stated purposes of the gifts or grants, or take any other action relative thereto.
ARTICLE MOTION: Mr. Ashton moves that the proceeds of any gifts
15 *
(Majority vote)
ELDERLY TAX RELIEF REAUTHORIZE CHAPTER
73
OF
THE ACTS OF 1986
or grants from any source accepted pursuant to Massachusetts
General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53A, and any interest thereon,
To
are hereby appropriated for the stated purposes of the gifts or
grants,
and may be expended with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen or otherwise as stated
in
see
will vote to continue to accept the
amended by
property tax exemptions, or take any other action
in certain
12 *
Town
the
Chapter 126 of the Acts of 1988, providing for a 100% increase
Section 53A.
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES ARTICLE
if
provisions of Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986, as
relative thereto.
FEDERAL AND STATE AID
MOTION:
(Majority vote)
100%
continue
Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1986, as
amended by Chapter 126 of To see if the Town will vote to appropriate any Federal Government and State Government reimbursement for costs
Town
Mr. Ashton moves that the
to accept the provisions of
the Acts of 1988, providing for a
increase in certain property tax exemptions.
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
incurred as a result of any declared emergencies or other occur-
rence during fiscal year 2007, or take any other action relative
ARTICLE 16 IMPLEMENT NEW LEGISLATION REGARDING SENIOR TAX RELIEF
thereto.
MOTION: Ms. Rosenzweig moves that the Town Manager is
(Majority vote)
authorized to accept federal and state reimbursement funds
from
all
sources and such funds are hereby appropriated for the
To
purposes outlined by such reimbursement.
see
the
if
Town
Chapter 136, Section interest that accrues
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES 13 *
PERFORMANCE BONDS
the
Town
8%
to the
Primary Discount Rate
Reserve Bank Boston as of January
1
apply to such taxes assessed for any after July
if
on property taxes deferred by
eligible seniors ,
,
(Majority vote)
To see
will vote, pursuant to the provisions of
of the Acts of 2005. to reduce the rate of
under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59 Section 5 Clause 41 A from
ARTICLE
1
by
will vote to appropriate the proceeds
Town
1
,
2006 unless and
,
set
by the Federal
with such reduced rate to
fiscal
year beginning on or
until said rate is further
amended
Meeting, or take any other action relative thereto.
of any performance bonds for the purposes stated in said bonds
MOTION:
available as a result of any default, non-performance or other
covered conditions, or take any other action relative thereto.
of Chapter
1
Mr. Ashton moves pursuant to the provisions
36 of the Acts of 2005
,
to
reduce the rate of interest
on property taxes deferred by eligible seniors under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41 that accrues
MOTION:
Mr. Foster moves
that the
Town
appropriate
proceeds of any performance bonds, for the purposes stated said bonds, available as a result of any default,
to the
in
non-performance
Primary Discount Rate
Boston as of January
or other covered conditions.
reduced
rate to
1,
or
further
87
by the Federal Reserve Bank is
lower, with such
apply to such taxes assessed for any
beginning on or after July
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
set
8%, whichever 1
,
2006 unless and
amended by Town Meeting.
fiscal
year
until said rate is
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from available sum money or take any other action relative thereto.
funds a
ARTICLE
17
HOME RULE PETITION - SENIOR
CITIZEN REAL ESTATE (Majority vote)
To see a
home
Acton
if
Town
the
MOTION:
TAX PAYMENTS will petition the
rule act authorizing Senior
in substantially the
form
Town
take no
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
General Court to adopt
Tax Relief
set forth
Mr. Ashton moves that the
action.
in the
Town
of
ARTICLE
below:
19
PERSONNEL
(Majority vote)
AN ACT RELATIVE TO PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE TOWN OF ACTON
ate
To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, or approprifrom available funds, a sum of money to be expended by the
Town Manager Be in
it
to
fund the positions as
listed
below:
enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
General Court assembled, and by the authority of the
A.
same, as follows:
SECTION
1
:
Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 57
Treasurer/Collector Financial Analyst
C.
Web
D.
Government Channel
Site
$ 88,400
$75,400
B.
Content Administrator
$ 38,500
IT Systems Technician
/
through 57(c) of chapter 59 of the General Laws, whenever the date for
which
Town of Acton
in the
month and
falls
E.
on or between the 25th day of a
F.
Council on Aging Program Coordinator
Two Highway Equipment
Operators
$18,560 $1 10,000
month, said date
the third day of the following
for real property taxes
$38,500
due and payable
real property taxes are
on property owned and occupied
$369,360
Total
as a primary residence by a person sixty-five years of age
or older ("Eligible Senior Citizen"), either individually
,
or take any other action relative thereto.
or jointly or as a tenant-in-common with another, shall
be extended
to the fourth
MOTION:
day of said following month,
subject to section nine of chapter 4 of the General
Laws
(Sundays and holidays).
SECTION
2: In the
the purposes set forth in this article.
social security benefit checks
month
to another
Town
MOTION CARRIES
event that the United States Social
Security Administration changes the date on which
of the
from the
first
day of the month, the
of Acton
due and payable date
is
it
mails
ARTICLE 20 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - EQUIP-
day of each
Town
MENT
Treasurer
(Majority vote)
hereby authorized to modify the
set forth in
Section
1
above, so that
To
said due and payable date for Eligible Senior Citizens falls
on the fourth day mailed
after Social Security benefit
to recipients
whenever
would have otherwise
Town raise and Town Manager for
Mr. Foster moves that the
appropriate $369,360 to be expended by the
fallen
the due
checks are
ate
fifth
if
the
Town
Town Manager for the
and payable date
between the
see
and equipment as
day preced-
will raise
from available funds,
a
sum
of
and appropriate, or appropri-
money
to be
expended by the
replacement or improvement of facilities
listed
below:
ing the mailing of social security benefit checks and the third
A.
day following the mailing of social security benefit
Global Positioning System (GPS) Equipment
$42,000
checks.
Or
to take
B.
Elm
C.
One-Ton
D.
Recondition Fire Department Ladder 28
Street Field Lights
and Poles Replacement $70,000
any other action relative thereto.
MOTION:
Mr. Ashton moves that the
General Court to adopt a
home
Town
petition the
rule act in substantially the
Total
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY 18
with Plow
$20,000 $30,000
form
set forth in the Article.
ARTICLE
Dump Truck
,
BUDGET TRANSFER
(Majority vote)
88
or take any other action relative thereto.
$162,000
1
,
MOTION:
Town appropriate Town Manager for the purposes
Mr. Hunter moves that the
$ 62,000 to be expended by the 1
set forth in this article,
and
to raise such
raised and appropriated, and that the
$22,496,600 be raised and appropriated,
$69,435 be transferred from Cemetery Trust funds Cemetery use,
amount, and $162,000 be
for
Town Manager be authorized
And
to sell, trade or dispose of vehicles and equipment being replaced
that the
Town Manager be
authorized to
sell,
trade or
dispose of vehicles and equipment being replaced and to expend
and to expend any proceeds so received.
any proceeds so received.
MOTION CARRIES MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE
21
TOWN OPERATING BUDGET ARTICLE 22 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PRO-
(Majority vote)
GRAM To see
if
Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate
the
from available funds, a sum of money
(Majority vote)
DIRECT APPROPRIATIONS FROM
FUND BALANCE
to defray the necessary
expenses of the departments, offices and boards of the Town,
To
exclusive of the school budgets.
see
if
the
Town
will vote to appropriate or to set aside
for later appropriation, and to authorize the
MOTION:
Town appropriTown Manager, for the
Mr. Ashton moves that the
ate $22,566,035, to
be expended by the
purpose of funding the Municipal Budget for the period July
2006
to
Board of Selectmen
Town Manager to expend or set aside, from the FY 2005 Community Preservation Fund balance as set forth herein, the and the
or take any other action relative thereto.
,
following amounts for community preservation purposes, with
such expenditures to be subject to conditions to be specified
award
1
June 30, 2007, and to raise such amount,
letters
each item considered a separate appropriation:
FY 2005 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND BALANCE Community Preservation Fund Surcharge Collected in FY 2005 State
Community
Interest
Earned
Preservation Trust
FY
in
from the Community Preservation Committee, with
$ 573,503.55
Fund Receipt, October 2005
$ 568,164.00
2005
$ 29 ,4 1 6 .76
Unencumbered funds from FY 2004 Fund Balance Total - FY 2005 Community Preservation Fund Balance
$ 65 ,59 1
.2
$1,236,675 .52
APPROPRIATIONS Recommended Amounts
Purpose Set Aside Appropriation
A.
- Open Space
Acquisition, creation, and preservation of
Open Space, and
Spending Appropriations B. Land Acquisition & Development - 28 Willow C. Recreational Area at McCarthy Village D. Rental Housing Planning and Feasibility Study
its
rehabilitation
and restoration
$ 400,000.00
& 214 Central St.
$ 160.000.00 $ 22.000.00
$25,000.00
E.
New
F.
Leary Field Woodland Path
G. H.
New
I.
Jones Tavern Roof and Gutters Replacement
J.
Historic Stone
K.
Bruce Freeman Rail
L.
Fitzgerald Piano Preservation
$18,000.00
M.
School Street Twin Ball Fields
$ 69,000.00
N.
Town
$ 65,470.00
Basketball Courts
at
Douglas School, Elm Street
$20,000.00 $ 25,000.00
Gates School Playground
Site Preparation
$ 16,000.00
and Construction
Chamber
-
Habitat for Humanity
Home
$ 35.000.00
$41,000.00
Restoration
Trail
$ 20,000.00
Design
$ 175,000.00
Hall Slate Roof Replacement Arboretum Universal Access Trail Administrative Spending Appropriation
O.
P.
A
fund reimbursing the
Community Total
Town
$24,000.00
of Acton for administrative services and operating expenses provided
Preservation Committee
in
support of the
$ 57,083.40
Recommended Appropriations FY 2005 fund balance
$1,172,553.40
Remaining
$ 64,122.12
89
,,
And, whereas Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44B requires that the
Town
10%
space,
10%
at least
for historic preservation, and
10%
for
open
for
sum
a
of
money
to defray the necessary
expenses of the Acton Public School System, or take any other
appropriate for spending, or set-aside for
from the fund balance
future spending,
from available funds, action relative thereto.
community
MOTION:
housing.
Mrs.
Altieri
moves
that the
Town
appropriate
$22,046,849, to be expended by the Superintendent of Schools
recommended appropriations for open community housing each exceed Community Preservation Fund balance.
And, whereas
the
to
10%
of the
fund the Acton Public School Budget for the period July
2006
space, historic preservation, and
to
1
June 30, 2007, and to raise such amount, $21 ,909,849 be raised and appropriated and
And, whereas Town Meeting may vote any of the recommended amounts.
to delete or
$ 137,000 be transferred from Free Cash.
reduce
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY Therefore, in the event that
recommended amounts
are
ARTICLE 25 ACTON-BOXBOROUGH REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
deleted or reduced, vote to appropriate as a set-aside for future
FY 2005 Community
Preservation Fund
Balance the
minimum necessary amounts 10% ($123,667.60) for open space,
to allocate not less
than
not less than
spending from the
(Majority vote)
10% 10%
($123,667.60) for historic preservation, and not less than
To see
if
the
Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate
from available funds, a sum of money
($123,667.60) for community housing.
to defray the necessary
expenses of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, or ,
or take any other action relative thereto.
take any other action relative thereto.
MOTION: Mr. Coppolino moves that the Town appropri-
MOTION: Mr. Lundberg moves that the Town appropriate or set aside for later appropriation, $1 ,150,553.40, and to raise
such amount, $1 ,150,553.40 be transferred from the
Community
Fund and that the Town Manager be authorized expend or set aside amounts as set forth in the Article and Preservation
compliance with conditions
to
be noted
in the
ate
Community
$2 1 ,958,905
to
fund the assessment of the Acton-Boxborough
Regional School District for the period July
1
,
2006
to
June 30,
2007, and to raise such amount,
to in
$21 ,958,905 be raised and appropriated.
Pres-
ervation Committee's Award Letters, with the exception that Item
C
shall
be deleted
in its entirety,
with each remaining item
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
in the
Article as so adjusted considered a separate appropriation.
ARTICLE
MOTION CARRIES
26
MINUTEMAN REGIONAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT ASSESSMENT (Majority vote)
TOWN BOARD SUPPORT vote) ACTON-BOXBOROUGH CUL-
ARTICLE 23 (Majority
*
To
TURAL COUNCIL
ate
see
if
the
Town
sary expenses of the
To
see
if
the
Town will raise and appropriate, or appropriate
from available funds, the sum of $2,000, or any other sum. expended by the Town Manager
for the
Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council
programs
in
School
priate
any other action relative thereto.
Mr. Olmstead moves the that the
Town
appro-
$749,955 for the expenses of the Minuteman Regional
Vocational Technical School District for the period of July
2006 Mr. Foster moves that the
to defray the neces-
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical
District, or take
MOTION:
Acton, or
take any other action relative thereto.
MOTION:
and appropriate, or appropri-
to be
ongoing expenses of the
for
will raise
from available funds, a sum of money
Town
raise
and
to
1
June 30, 2007, and to raise such amount, $749,955 be
raised and appropriated.
appropriate $2,000 for the ongoing expenses of the Acton-Box-
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
borough Cultural Council.
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Mr. Ashton moves to adjourn at 10:34 PM until April 4, 2006 at
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
ARTICLE
24
ACTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BUDGET
the
Annual Town Meeting
the
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Auditorium
7:00
PM.
(Majority vote)
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY To
see
if
the
Town will
raise
and appropriate or appropriate ,
90
at
be due from other sources, to any person
April 4, 2006
may The Moderator, Mr. MacKenzie, call the adjourned of the 2006 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
session
estate of
any person who may be
engaged
in fighting fires or
performance of his or her
ARTICLE FUND
27
ACTON FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF
the
who
be injured, or to the spouse, children, or killed,
otherwise
while in the
official duties for
Acton Fire Department or
for
any other
philanthropic purpose consistent in the judg-
ment of the
(Majority vote)
trustees with the mission of the
Acton Fire Department.
To
see
the
if
Town
will vote to authorize
and direct the
f
.
Trustees of the "Acton Fireman's Relief Fund" created by Article 21 of the Annual
Town Meeting
tional funds
Annual Town Meeting of March
the advice and consent of the
1
,
and administered
in the
same manner
as the
Fund.
1920, with
Board of Selectmen and
from any source and when so
received shall be deposited with the Fund
of March 11, 1935, and the
Trustees of the "West Acton Fireman's Relief Fund" created by Article 18 of the
Said Trustees are authorized to receive addi-
utilizing
g.
make
a report in writing
Town and
such report shall be
Said Trustees shall
the services of Town Counsel, to petition a Massachusetts court
annually to the
of competent jurisdiction to reform, reorganize and consolidate
published in the town report.
the Trusts as follows:
Pending
3. 1
.
To
transfer the funds held in trust by the
Account No. T-02 and
in
(the
Town
Acton Fireman's Relief Fund)
Account No. T-32
(the
the Trustees of the
Fund"
West Acton Fireman's
Relief Fund) into a single trust fund account to be
held by the
Town and known
Firefighters' Relief
as the
New
final court
approval of the foregoing, the
Trustees of the "Acton Fireman's Relief Fund" and
in
trust funds.
Acton
"West Acton Fireman's Relief
shall continue to administer their respective
Upon
final
court approval, the Trustees
of said funds shall authorize and direct the
Fund.
treasurer to transfer
all
T-02 and Account No. T-32 2.
Town
funds held in Account No. to the
Fund.
To establish the New Acton Firefighters' Relief Fund (the
"Fund") as a
trust
fund on the following terms
Upon
4.
final
court approval of the foregoing, the
and such other terms as the Court determines are
Trustees of the "Acton Fireman's Relief Fund" shall
necessary and proper to effectuate the reformation,
serve as the Trustees of the
reorganization and consolidation of the existing
selection
trusts into a single trust:
Fund and no
The Fund
a.
shall
be administered by three
ees chosen by the year,
Town Meeting, one
Or
trust-
for
Fund pending
the initial
by Town Meeting of the Trustees of the longer.
take any other action relative thereto.
one
MOTION:
one for two years, one for three years,
and thereafter one annually for the term of
Mr. Hunter moves
in the
words of the
Article.
three years. b.
Each Trustee
Town c.
shall
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
be a registered voter of the
or an active or former
member
of the
ARTICLE 28 HOME RULE PETITION - NESWC ENTERPRISE FUND
Acton Fire Department. The Town treasurer shall hold said fund and shall invest the same in accordance with instructions
from said Trustees. He
(Majority vote)
shall also
pay out of said Fund such moneys as said
d
.
To see if the Town will petition the General Court to adopt home rule act authorizing the transfer from the NESWC Enter-
Trustees shall order and none other. Such
a
Fund
prise
shall
be secured by the bond of said
Fund
to the
General Fund of
form
treasurer.
balance substantially
Said Fund and any accumulations thereon shall
other action relative thereto:
be kept invested
in
in the
all
or a portion of the fund
set forth
below, or to take any
such banks, government
securities, municipal bonds,
AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE NESWC ENTERPRISE FUND BALANCE IN THE TOWN OF ACTON
mutual funds and
securities as the Trustees shall, in the prudent
exercise of their fiduciary duties, determine. e
.
Said Trustees shall have the authority to
awards out of said Fund in addition to
in
make
Be
meritorious cases
any other benefits which
in
may
it
enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
General Court assembled, and by the authority of the
same, as follows:
91
SECTION
ARTICLE 30 TRANSFER REAL PROPERTY RIVER STREET
Notwithstanding the provisions of section
1:
53F1/2 of chapter 44 of the General Laws or of any other
Town
general or special law. given the expiration of the
Acton's Service Agreement governing
program
a regional solid waste
its
(Two-thirds vote)
of
participation in
relating to the
To
North East
Solid Waste Committee established under Chapter 328 of the Acts of
1
988 as amended the Town of Acton ,
,
Fund
to the
or a portion of the remaining
Town's General Fund all Enterprise Fund
Town Meeting, and
the
Town
will vote to authorize the
edition of the
shown
Board of 46 on
as parcel
Town Atlas, which
municipal purposes for which
from the tax
it
has heretofore been devoted,
custodian to the Board of Selectmen for the
title
to
convey such land for affordable housing purposes on such
terms and conditions and for such consideration, which This Act shall take effect upon
2.
its
is
purpose of conveyance, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen
to
appropriate said funds for other municipal purposes.
SECTION
land
currently held for general municipal purposes or for other specific
NESWC
balance, by majority vote of the
if
to transfer the real property
Map H-3A of the 2005
hereby
is
see
Selectmen
authorized from time to time to transfer from the Town's
NESWC Enterprise
74
may
be
non-monetary consideration, as the Selectmen may determine,
passage
shall apply to and ratify any such vote of the 2006 Acton Town Meeting or any subsequent annual or special
and
Town
,
or take any other action relative thereto.
Meeting.
MOTION:
MOTION:
Mr. Hunter moves
General Court to adopt a
home
that the
Town
rule act in substantially the
Mr. Magee moves
transfer of the real property
petition the
form
the
that the
as parcel
2005 edition of the Town Atlas, from
to the
set forth in the Article.
shown
Board of Selectmen
Town
authorize the
46 on
Map H-3 A of
its
current custodian
for the purpose of conveyance,
and
authorize the conveyance of that property as set forth in the
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
Article, provided that the
conveyance
29 TRANSFER REAL 214 CENTRAL ST
ARTICLE
WILLOW ST
/
PROPERTY
- 28
To see
if
the
Town
shall
MOTION TO AMEND: Mr. Nitschelm moves to amend-
will vote to transfer the real property
MA,
ment motion by adding -" and sold
which
to the highest
bidder" to the
end of the motion.
the
1
be paid for such
Selectmen for affordable housing purposes, which value
Town for nonpayment taxes in Land Court Case Nos. 12320 TL. and 12319 T.L. (Judgments dated May 4, 1998),
to
appraising profession as valid.
28 Willow Street and 214 Central Street, Acton,
was taken by
minimum amount
be the value of the property as restricted by the
be determined through procedures customarily accepted by the
(Two-thirds vote)
at
shall
1
and which
is
MOTION TO AMEND IS LOST
held for municipal purposes as provided
by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 60, Section 77, from the tax
title
such
ORIGINAL MOTION CARRIES DECLARED 2/3 BY MODERATOR
custodian to the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of
conveyance, and
to authorize the
real property
Board of Selectmen
to
convey
on such terms and conditions and for such
*Town of Acton has excepted MGL CH 39 Sec 15 at its Annual Town Meeting April 2001 Article 43 and the amended Bylaw 5A was approved by the Attorney General on Aug. 6,
may include non-monetary consideration, may determine to the Acton Community Hous-
consideration, which as the
Selectmen
ing Corporation
.
,
("ACHC"),
a non-profit housing corporation
(The
Town Meeting Moderator
subject to the supervision of the Board of Selectmen pursuant
2001
to Chapter 143 of the Acts of 1996, for purposes of re-convey-
2/3 required vote.)
ance by
ACHC, with
the approval of the
Board of Selectmen,
Request for Proposals ("RFP"), which
restrictions
RFP
is
not required to count a
to
ARTICLE 31 ACCEPT COMPREHENSIVE WATER
a qualified developer of affordable housing, selected pursuant to a
.
RESOURCES
shall specify
(Majority vote)
on the subsequent use of the property for residential
MANAGEMENT PLAN REPORT
and affordable housing purposes,
To
see
if
the
Town
will vote to accept the
Water Resources Management Plan Report prepared by Woodard
or take any other action relative thereto.
and Curran, dated March, 2006, on
MOTION: the transfer and
Mr. Hunter moves that the
conveyance of the
Comprehensive
Town
men, or
authorize
to take
file
with the Board of Select-
any other action relative thereto.
real property as set forth in
MOTION:
the Article.
rize the
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
Ms. Rosenzweig moves
Town Manager
that the
Town
autho-
or his designee to submit to the Massa-
chusetts Secretary of Environmental Affairs, for public
comment
pursuant to the Secretary's Special Procedures Certificate for
92
,
Project No. 11 781, dated
on August
December
31. 1998 and supplemented
The
c.
2004, the Draft Phase 2 Comprehensive Water
16,
Resources Management Plan Report prepared by Woodard & Curran dated March, 2006, along with an Expanded Environmental Notification
Form
(a)
may
be applied
in their discretion to
the costs of construction of the
common
sewers and
other facilities, the debt service with respect thereto,
and other costs and expenses of the sewer system as
identifying and describing that Draft
Report, subject to the express conditions
fees charged under this Section
by the Sewer Commissioners
appropriate.
that:
the Draft Report shall not obligate the
Town
Or
to
take any other action relative thereto.
undertake any particular project or projects or other course of action that
may be described
MOTION:
in the report,
(b)
an affirmative vote by a future
Town Meeting
Town
Mr. Ashton moves that the
bylaw amendments
and
adopt the
as set forth in the Article.
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
shall
be required to appropriate funds, borrow funds, issue
any bonds or otherwise raise any funds necessary
to
implement any recommended actions contained
in
,
the Draft Report tion,
ARTICLE 33 * AMEND TOWN BYLAWS (Majority vote) RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR 'CARRY-IN' LIQUOR
which require such an appropria-
borrowing, bonding, or other financial commit-
ment of the Town Meeting not heretofore made.
To
see
if
Town will Town by
the
general Bylaws of the
MOTION CARRIES
amend Chapter T of
vote to
substituting the
the
word "alcoholic"
word "intoxicating" wherever it appears, and by adding words at the end of subparagraph 3. a: "or any
for the
the following
ARTICLE 32 * AMEND TOWN BYLAWS - HOUSEKEEPING
time during a calendar year for the
see
if
the
application for Carry-
common
victualler's license, ..."
(Majority vote)
To
initial
In Permission for an existing establishment having a
Town will vote to amend Chapter D10 of the Town by adding the letter "a." before the
Or
take any other action relative thereto.
general Bylaws of the first
MOTION:
paragraph of Section D10.5 (Sewer Privilege Fees) and by
new paragraphs
adding the following
as Sections D10.5.b
Mr. Foster moves that the
bylaw amendments
and
Town
adopt the
as set forth in the Article.
D10.5.C, respectively:
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES b.
The Sewer Commissioners may
establish reason-
ARTICLE 34 * AMEND TOWN BYLAWS (Majority vote) USE AND SALE OF TOBACCO AND
able fees pursuant to G.L. c. 83, § 17, to cover costs of construction of facilities
common
a sewer betterment based its
sewers and other
SMOKING PRODUCTS
required to serve land previously assessed
on
existing zoning potential
its
existing use and/or
where such land
is
To
later
developed and/or subdivided for more intensive use
see
if
the
Town will vote to amend Chapter E Town as follows:
of the
general Bylaws of the
(such as through a comprehensive permit underG.L. c.
40B, a zoning change, a subdivision, an approval
Delete Sections
calculated based on the
ment Units land minus
number of Sewer Assess-
attributable to the intensified use of the
the
E26 through E34, Use of Tobacco and
Smoking Products;
not required plan, or other means). This fee shall be
Delete Sections
originally assessed to the land,
E46 through E56,
Sale of Tobacco and
Smoking Products;
number of Sewer Assessment Units and may be adjusted
by such other factors as the Sewer Commissioners, by regulation promulgated pursuant to this bylaw,
that reads
determine to be appropriate. This fee shall be paid
33,
before any sewer connection permit or building
Regular Police Officer, Sanitarian, Health Director - Fine $100.00
permit
is
issued for the intensified use or,
connection permit or building permit
is
if
In Section E45, Non-Criminal Disposition, delete the line
a sewer
first
-
"Chapter
E
-
Sections E26, 27, 28, 29. 30, 31, 32,
Use of Tobacco Products; enforcing person
Constable,
-
offense, $200.00 second offense, $300.00 each subsequent
offense";
not required
is commenced. The Sewer Commissioners may, by regulation
for the intensified use, before that use
promulgated pursuant
among
to this
bylaw, divide
In Section that reads
this fee
55, 56
the land involved.
93
-
E45, Non-Criminal Disposition, delete the
"Chapter E
-
Section
E46 47 48 49 50
Sale of Tobacco Products
,
-
,
,
,
,
5
enforcing persons
1
,
-
line
5 2 53 54 ,
,
Constable,
Police Chief, Police Officer, Sanitarian, or Health Officer of the
Board of Health
Fine $100.00
-
first
offense, $300.00 each subsequent offense."
Or
and
In Sections 3.5,
3.5.1
add the phrase "and special
waste" after wherever the words "hazardous material and waste"
offense, $200.00 second
occur,
take any other action relative thereto.
In Section 3.1.1
add the phrase "and special waste"
after
wherever the words "hazardous materials and wastes" occur,
MOTION:
Town
Mr. Foster moves that the
bylaw amendments as
adopt the In Section 3.1.1(1) add the phrase "or special waste" after wherever the words "hazardous waste or materials" occur,
set forth in the Article.
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES In Section 3.5.1(f) add the phrase "or special"
ARTICLE 35 * AMEND TOWN BYLAWS (Majority vote) NON-CRIMINAL DISPOSITION FOR ZONING BYLAW
where the
first
citation of
between
"hazardous" and "waste" occur,
In Section 3.6 add the phrase "or special wastes" after
wherever the words "hazardous materials" occur,
To
see
Town
the
if
of the Bylaws of the
Chapter
M
amend Section E45 (NonE (General Public Regulations)
will vote to
Criminal Disposition) of Chapter
Town by
Building
-
1
.3.8
means any
solid waste that
waste pursuant to 310
M
line that reads:
tity
Zoning Bylaw; enforcing person
-
Commissioner - Fine $25 .00
first
offense; $50.00 second offense;
determined not to be a hazardous
management
controls are required
adverse impact from the collection, transport,
transfer, storage, processing, treatment or disposal of the solid
$100.00 each subsequent offense.
Without limitation, special waste includes waste
waste.
will require special
Or
is
or in such chemical or physical state, or any combination
to prevent an
Building
-
wher-
CMR 30.000 and that exists in such quan-
thereof, so that particular
Chapter
", air quality," after
add the definition '1.3.12 "Special Waste"
In Section 1.3
Commissioner - Fine $25.00. With a new
add the phrase
ever the words "groundwater resources" occur,
replacing the following line:
Zoning Bylaw; enforcing person
-
In Section
management
health, safety, or the environment based
take any other action relative thereto.
that
to ensure protection of public
upon the physical,
biological, or chemical properties of the waste. Special wastes
MOTION:
Mr. Hunter moves that the
bylaw amendments
Town
adopt the
include but are not limited
except as specified
as set forth in the Article.
in
310
to:
asbestos waste, infectious wastes,
CMR
19.061(6)(c)4, sludges including
wastewater treatment sludges, and industrial process wastewater
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
treatment sludges. For the purposes of this bylaw, special wastes
do not include drinking water treatment sludges. (Ref: 310 CMR
ARTICLE
36 *
AMEND TOWN BYLAWS
- HAZ-
19.006 and 19.061(2) and
ARDOUS MATERIALS CONTROL
1.3.12
-
(Majority vote)
To see
if
the
Town will vote to amend Chapter Town as follows:
I
-
The
existing definitions
from
1.3.16.
Or
of the
(3).).'
renumbered consecutively from 1.3.13
1.3.15 shall be
take any other action relative thereto.
general Bylaws of the
MOTION: In Sections 1.3.4. 2.1
.1
,
2.1 .2, 2.3. 3.1
,
4 4 1 1 5 1 .2 and 6 .2 .2 add the phrase "or special wastes" after wherever the words "hazardous materials or wastes" occur, ,
.
.
,
Mr. Ashton moves that the
bylaw amendments
3.2.3(a). 3.5.1(e),
Town
adopt the
as set forth in the Article.
.
In Sections 1.3.1, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.3, 3.1
,
4.2.1
,
5.1
.1
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES ARTICLE CIAL WASTE
and
wherever the words
5.3.2 add the phrase "or special waste" after
37
In Sections 1.3.6, 1.3.9, 1.3.10, 2.1.5, 2.4.1, 2.4.2
To
and
3.11(2) add the phrase "or special waste" after wherever the
see
section 4.3
if
the
,
3 .2 3 .2 .2 3 .4 3 .5 ,
,
,
.
1
(d)
Town
will vote to
-Groundwater Protection
explanation only.]: 1
SPE-
amend
the
Zoning Bylaw,
District, as follows [Notes
in italic print are not part of the Article but are intended for
words "hazardous material or waste" occur,
.
AMEND ZONING BYLAW -
(Two-thirds vote)
"hazardous materials or waste" occur.
In Sections 3 .3
*
and 6 .2
.
1
add the
phrase "and special waste" after wherever the words "hazardous materials and waste" occur,
94
6 A.
Insert a
new
MOTION:
definition subsection 4.3.3.12 as fol-
12.12.12.12
Mr. Schaffner moves that the
zoning bylaw amendments as
lows:
Declared 2/3 vote by Moderator
determined not to be a hazardous
waste pursuant to 310
CMR
*Town of Acton
30.000
such chemical or physical
management
MGL CH
39 Sec 15
at its
,
Bylaw 5A was approved by
state,
2001 .(The
or any combination thereof, so that
particular
has excepted
Annual Town Meeting April 2001 Article 43 and the amended
and that exists in such quantity or in
adopt the
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
SPECIAL WASTE - SPECIAL WASTE means any solid waste that is
Town
set forth in the Article.
controls
the Attorney General
Town Meeting Moderator
is
on Aug.
6,
not required to count a
2/3 required vote.)
are required to prevent an adverse
ARTICLE 38 AMEND ZONING BYLAW - REZONE LAND OFF CHARTER ROAD (Two-thirds vote) TO GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
impact from the collection, transport, transfer, storage, processing,
treatment or disposal of the solid waste. Without limitation,
WASTE
SPECIAL To
includes waste that will
require special
management to ensure
see
if
the
Town
will vote to
amend
the
Zoning
Map
by
rezoning to General Industrial (GI) the following parcels of land
by
2004 Town Atlas
Map
and Parcel numbers
protection of public health, safety,
identified
or the environment based upon the
[Present zoning and street addresses are not part of the article
physical, biological, or chemical
but are
properties of the waste.
WASTES ited to:
shown
for reference purposes only]:
SPECIAL
map
parcel
present zoning
street
asbestos waste, infectious
E-3
85
R-2
rear of 87
310
E-3
93
R-2
rear of 87
include but are not lim-
wastes except as specified
CMR
their
in
address
Hayward Rd Hayward Rd
19.061(6)(c)4, sludges includ-
ing wastewater treatment sludges
The area proposed to be rezoned to General Industrial is shown as Parcels B, C, and D on a "Plan of Land in Acton,
and industrial process wastewater
also
treatment sludges. For purposes of
Massachusetts", dated January 30, 2006, prepared by Stamski
this
Bylaw,
SPECIAL WASTE
and McNary, Inc.
does
not include drinking water treatment sludges. (Ref:
310
19.061(2) and
(3).)
CMR
19.006 and
,
or take any other action relative thereto.
MOTION: And, renumber current subsections sections 4.3.3.12 through 4 .3 .3 1 5 to become subsections 4 .3 .3 1 3 through 4 .3 .3 1 .
.
adopt the
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
Delete subsection 4.3.6.1 and replace
it
with a
ARTICLE 39 AMEND ZONING BYLAW - PARKING LOTS FOR CONSERVATION (Two-thirds vote) AND MUNICIPAL RECREATION
new
subsection 4.3.6.1 as follows:
4.3.6.1
Town
set forth in the Article.
.
respectively.
B.
Mr. Sullivan moves that the
zoning bylaw amendments as
FILL - FILL
material shall not con-
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
To see
OR WASTE, SPECIAL WASTE, or
deleting the
SOLID WASTE.
Requirements, and replacing
tain
also apply in
This Section shall
ZONE 4.
[Notes
if
the
first
Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw, by
paragraph of section 6.7 - Parking Lot Design it
with the following
in italic print are not part
new paragraph
of the Article but are intended
for explanation only.]:
[Note: Subsection 4.3.6.1 currently reads:
"All parking lots shall be designed in compliance with the
HAZARD-
following design standards, except as provided in Section 6.9. In
OUS MATERIAL OR WASTE, or SOLID WASTE. This Section shall also apply in ZONE 4."]
addition, the following standards shall not apply to parking lots
"FILL - FILL material
shall not contain either
serving a single to four- FAMILY residential
USE, an
Assisted
Living Residence with 10 or less residents, a religious .
or take any other action relative thereto.
USE,
a
Conservation USE, and a Municipal outdoor recreation USE." [Note:
95
The
first
paragraph of section 6.7 currently reads:
"All parking lots shall be designed
compliance with
in
amount and percentage on
the
IMPERVIOUS COVER
the following design standards, except as provided in Section
of
6.9. In addition, the following standards shall not apply to park-
section 4.3
ing lots serving a single to
four-FAMILY
residential
USE, an
-
GROUNDWATER
tion District of this
increased above the
USE, and
age existing on the
up
a Conservation
to 15 parking spaces serving
USE."]
January 12.12.12.12.3
,
1
,
Protec-
LOT
on or before
2006.
Eligibility
or take any other action relative thereto.
under
this section
10.4.3.12
be limited to the following
shall
LOT
Bylaw shall not be amount and percent-
Assisted Living Residence with 10 or less residents, a religious to parking lots with
the
as defined in
USES
on the LOT, provided they are otherwise
MOTION:
Mr. Schaffner moves
zoning bylaw amendments as
that the
Town
allowed
adopt the
in the
SM
and subject
District,
to the applicable regulations of the
set forth in the Article.
MOTION CARRIES UNANIMOUSLY
Groundwater Protection District Zone that overlays the LOT: Municipal; Child Care Facility; Industrial USES; and Busi-
ARTICLE 40 AMEND ZONING BYLAW - PRODUC-
ness
TIVE REUSE OF
USES
except Office, Health Care
Medical Center, and
Facility, Hospital,
UNDERUTILIZED INDUSTRIAL
(Two-thirds vote)
Commercial Recreation.
PROPERTY
Any Maximum
12.12.12.12.4
Height increases under
this section shall not result in a height
To
see
if
the
Town
will vote to
amend
the
than 45 feet, plus
as follows:
A.
Amend
section 10.4 by inserting a
new
subsection
Special Provisions Applicable to the
SM
may
not occupy
under
that in aggregate
more than 20% of
the
Site Plan Special
AREA
increases
this section shall not increase the
Maximum FLOOR AREA RATIO above
new or Permit, may
of Selectmen, when granting a
0.50.
There
12.12.12.12.6
remain adequate space for
shall
Maximum FLOOR AREA RATIO and the Maximum Height above the limits set forth for BUILDINGS and
the applicable requirements of section 6
STRUCTURES
LOT.
vehicular parking on the site that meets
increase the
in the
of this Bylaw for the
Table of Standard
Dimensional Regulations, subject
USE or USES on the
to the
following conditions and limitations: 12.12.12.12.1
2 feet for appurtenant
STRUCTURES
Any NET FLOOR
12.12.12.12.5
- On LOTS in the Small Manufacturing (SM) District the Board District
amended
1
roof
roof plan area.
10.4.3.12 as follows:
12.12.12.12
of
BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES greater
Zoning Bylaw
B.
Amend
section 3, Table of Principal
To be eligible under this section 10.4.3.12. a LOT shall have on it IMPERVI-
become footnotes
(2)
OUS COVER
and inserting
header of the
-
as defined in section 4.3
GROUNDWATER may
or
may
following
Protection District
of this Bylaw, which by age
renumbering the footnotes
its
in the
new
(1)
USES, by
through (11) to
through (12) respectively, "SM" column, the
footnote
( 1 ):
size or cover-
not be conforming to the
(1)
See also section 10.4.3.12 Applicable
been installed or constructed legally
restrictions in oversized
in
in the
-
Special Provisions
SM District, for special USE
limitations of this Bylaw, but shall have
BUILDINGS.
accordance with the zoning bylaw standards
12.12.12.12.2
in effect at the
time of installation
C.
Amend
section 5, Table of Standard Dimensional
or construction.
Regulations, by inserting in line
To be eligible under this section 10.4.3.12 and to retain ongoing eligibility, the amount and percentage on the LOT of
"Maximum
OPEN SPACE, and of UNDISTURBED OPEN SPACE as defined in section 4.3
(18)
-
GROUNDWATER
Height
1
The maximum
may be
new
,
.
96
"Maximum
footnote (18):
FLOOR AREA RATIO
and
increased further subject to set forth in section
10.4.3.12.
amount and percentage existing on the on or before January 2006; and
LOT
following
procedures and conditions
Protection District
of this Bylaw, shall not be reduced below the
in feet", the
height
"SM", columns
Floor Area Ratio" and
or take any other action relative thereto.
MOTION:
Mr. Starzec moves
zoning bylaw amendments as
Town
that the
adopt the
total
area of the
MOTION CARRIES
C
be dedicated as
Common
Land."]
9 Planned Conservation Residential ,
Com-
munity: 1
of Acton has excepted
shall
In section
.
Declared 2/3 vote by Moderator
Town
TRACT OF LAND to be developed as an Open
Space Development
set forth in the Article.
MGL CH
39 Sec
1
5 at
Add
.
at the
end of the
sentence of subsec-
first
tion 9.6.2.1 the following phrase:
its
Annual Town Meeting April 2001 Article 43 and the amended Bylaw 5A was approved by the Attorney General on Aug. 6, .
2001 .(The
Town Meeting Moderator
is
"within the
Town
of Acton"
not required to count a
The
[Note:
2/3 required vote.) reads:
ARTICLE 41 * AMEND ZONING BYLAW - HOUSEKEEPING
"PCRC
sentence of subsection 9.6.2.1 currently
first
Site
Area - The
must contain a minimum of 8
TRACT OF LAND
for a
PCRC
acres."]
(Two-thirds vote) In subsection 9.6.3.1
2.
To
see
if
the
Town
amend the Zoning Bylaw
will vote to
and replace
as follows [Notes in italic print are not part of the Article but are
delete the
,
sentence
first
with the following
it
new
sen-
tence:
intended for explanation only.]:
PCRC,
"In a
A. ence "(section
3. 8. 3 .6 .a)"
read "(section 3.8.3.6 -
i)
by replacing the
OF LAND
Amateur Radio
In section 3.8.3.6 relative to
Towers, amend subsection
first
with a corrected cross-reference to
first
In section 4.2,
public."
Open Space Development:
The
Replace the
first
paragraph of subsection
4.2.3.1 with the following
new
sentence of subsection 9.6.3.1 currently
first
PCRC, at
reads: "In a
be set aside as 1.
residents or the general
paragraph)". [Note:
B.
PCRC
TRACT
Common Land
within Acton shall be set aside as
within Acton for the use of the
cross-refer-
percent (60%) of the
at least sixty
least sixty percent
Common Land for the
(60%) of the land
use of the
shall
PCRC residents
or the general public."]
paragraph:
D.
In section
9B, Senior Residence:
"Minimum Tract Size - Open Space Developments shall be located upon a
Town
TRACT OF LAND which has an area within the
of Acton of
at least
in the R-4, R-8, R-8/4,
6 acres
in the
R-2
1
.
In subsection 9B.5.1
,
add
words "8
after the
acres" the following phrase:
District, or 8 acres
R-10, and R-10/8 Districts." "within the
The first sentence of subsection 4.2.3.1 currently reads:"Minimum Tract Size - Open Space Developments shall be located upon a TRACT OF LAND which has an area of at
Town
of Acton"
[Note:
least
6 acres
in the
R-10 and R-10/8
R-2
District, or 8 acres in the
[Note: Subsection 9B.5.1 currently reads:
R-4, R-8, R-8/4,
MINIMUM TRACT OF LAND area: 8 acres.
9B.5.1
For the purpose of
Districts."]
Planning
this section, the
LOTS on directly opposite sides of a STREET as a single TRACT OF
Board may consider 2
.
In subsection
and replace
4 .2 .3 .4 delete the
it
,
first
with the following
sentence
new
LAND.]
sen-
2
tence:
.
In subsection
and replace "Dimensional Requirements for the less than
Common Land
-
Not
and
total area
of the TRACT OF LAND within Acton to be developed
Open Space Development Land within Acton." as an
shall
be dedicated as
[Note:
The
first
"In a
Common
under
sentence of subsection 4.2.3.4 currently
less than
Districts,
30% in the R-2 District, 40% in the R-4 and 50% in the R-8, R-10 and R-10/8 Districts
and
-
,
delete the
first
sentence
new
sen-
SENIOR Residence development, except for the con-
MGL Chapter 40B
percent (50%) of the
Common Land
1
version to a Senior Residence development of a project approved
aside as
reads:"Dimensional Requirements for the
.
with the following
tence:
30% in the R-2 District, 40% in the R-4 and R-8/4 50% in the R-8, R-10, and R-10/8 Districts of the
Districts,
9B .9
it
before January
TRACT OF LAND
Common Land
in
1
,
in
2006,
Acton
at least fifty
shall
Acton for the use of the
be
set
SENIOR
residents or the general public."
Not
R-8/4
[Note:
of the
reads: "In a
97
The
first
SENIOR
sentence of subsection 9B.9.1 currently
Residence development,
at least fifty per-
cent
(50%) of
the use of the
the land shall be set aside as
SENIOR
Common Land
for
-
residents or the general public. "]
ARTICLE 43 * ACCEPT SIDEWALK EASEMENTS MARTIN AND MAPLE STREETS (Majority vote)
.
or take any other action relative thereto.
To
MOTION:
Mr. Schaffner moves
zoning bylaw amendments as
Town
that the
see
Selectmen
adopt the
if
the
Town
to acquire
will vote to authorize the
by purchase,
gift,
Board of
eminent domain or other-
wise and to accept the deed of an easement interest for sidewalk
set forth in the Article.
and drainage-related purposes, on such terms and conditions as
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
the Selectmen
may
determine,
in the
following land:
Declared 2/3 vote by Moderator
Land of Pamela A. Hoodes, located at 36 Martin Street, substantially as shown on an "Easement Plan of Land in Acton, Massachusetts (Middlesex County), owned by Pamela A. Hoodes, 36 Martin Street," dated March 1. 2006, on file with the Acton Engineering Department;
1.
*Town of Acton Annual Town Meeting
has excepted
39 Sec
1
,
the Attorney General on
Town Meeting Moderator
is
5 at
its
amended
April 2001 Article 43 and the
Bylaw 5A was approved by 2001 (The
MGL CH
Aug.
6.
not required to count a
2/3 required vote.)
ARTICLE 42 * ACCEPT STREETS - JACKSON DRIVE & MONROE DRIVE
Land of John A. & Karen K. Sonner, located at 76 Maple Street, substantially as shown on an "Easement Plan of Land in Acton, Massachusetts (Middlesex County), owned by John A and Karen K Sonner, 76 Maple Street." dated March 2006,
2.
(Majority vote)
To
see
if
the
Town
will accept as public
ways
the follow-
1
ing streets, or any portion thereof, as laid out by the Board of
Selectmen according
to plans
on
file
with the
Town
on
Land of Joseph G. & Rebecca Krysko Scanlan, located at 77 Maple Street, substantially as shown on an "Easement Plan of Land in Acton Massachusetts (Middlesex County), owned by Joseph G. & Rebecca Krysko Scanlan. 77 Maple Street," dated March 1,
3.
by eminent domain or otherwise including easements ,
for drainage utility, sidewalk or other purposes as ,
shown on
said
,
plans or described in the Order of Layouts;
JACKSON DRIVE EXTENSION SUBDIVI-
In the
.
with the Acton Engineering Department;
Clerk, and
authorize the Board of Selectmen to take the fee or easement in said streets
file
2006, on
file
with the Acton Engineering Department;
SION ,
JACKSON DRIVE at the easterly
-
from the previous
limit
or take any other action relative thereto.
of acceptance
end of Jackson Drive a distance of 1 .466
feet,
MOTION:
more
or less, in a generally easterly direction to the westerly sideline
Mr. Magee moves
in the
words of the
Arti-
cle.
of Washington Drive, this being the entire road.
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES In the
GLENBROOKE RUN SUBDIVISION MOTION: Mr. Ashton moves to dissolve the Annual Town
MONROE DRIVE Drive a distance of 500 erly direction to the
-
Meeting
from the southerly sideline of Jackson
feet,
more or
,
or take any other action relative thereto.
MOTION: ways
public
Mr. Hunter moves that the
Town
Town
accept as
the streets listed in the Article, as laid out
Board of Selectmen, according
to the plans
on
file
by the
with the
Clerk, and authorize the Board of Selectmen to take or
otherwise acquire the fee or easements for drainage, other purposes where
shown on
10:00
Motion carries
end of a T-shaped turnaround, including the
turnaround, this being the entire road.
,
at
less, in a generally south-
utility,
or
said plans or described in the
Order of Layout.
CONSENT MOTION CARRIES
98
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TOWN ELECTIONS AND STATISTICS ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
MARCH 28, 2006 VOTE COUNT MACHINE
PCT
1
PCT 2
PCT 3
PCT4
PCT5
PCT6
TOTAL
% 4% 9%
AM
48
63
93
93
65
86
448
PM 3:00 PM 6:00 PM
98
161
270
228
176
195
1128
294 412 49 /
1651
13%
2447
20% 25%
9:00 12:00
MACHINE TOTAL HAND COUNT
-
FINAL
TOTAL VOTED TOTAL # REGISTERED VOTERS-
145
270
386
216 269
415
581
300 447 con joy
256 376 A £*A 4o4
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1
511
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1
1
2
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269
511
701
con 589
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3033
1994
2094
2294
2024
1993
1926
12325
39
OO 05
112
no 93
63
79
4U5
474 2524
A 14
35
83% i%
498
3033
100%
CI
1
MODERATOR BLANKS
DONALD MACKENZIE SCATTERED TOTAL
a no
229
419
581
4
8
492 4A
39o
1
269
511
701
589
465
6
0
o
4
1
cert 16% i
SELECTMAN BLANKS
ANDREW D. MAGEE HERMAN KABAKOFF SCATTERED TOTAL
r
o
19
5
53
2%
271
307
1877
179
175
185
1
62% 36%
0
n 0
701
589
465
498
ill
A^n 427
352
340
185
A1 342
496 A £.1 463
373 420
279
188
382
0
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16
3
538
1022
1402
1178
178
2o7
85
0
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All
218
433 260
U
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269
511
165
102 1
0%
3033
100%
305
1871
361
2157
303
322
1997
8
8
41
31% 36% 33% 1%
930
996
6066
100%
719 2294
24% 76% 1%
i
1
SCHOOL COMMITTEE BLANKS MARIE E. ALTIERI JONATHAN E. CHINITZ SCATTERED TOTAL
"3
TRUSTEE, MEMORIAL LIBRARY
BLANKS DAVID T BARRATT SCATTERED TOTAL
65
136
162
132
107
117
203
370
53
456
354
380
o
1
4
1
269
511
70
589
465
498
BLANKS
159
309
1793
357
335
355
2145
182
356
333
353
2101
0
0
10
346 419 409 4
281
197
442 482 468
256
BERNICE BARAN KENNETH SGHIA-HUGHES SCATTERED TOTAL
6
7
27
0%
538
1022
1402
1178
930
996
6066
100%
5
1
C
1
1
8
20 3033
100%
ACTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
99
30% 35% 35%
1
1
VV A 1
ER SUPPLY D1S 1 R1C 1
FL 1
1
DPT1 PC
1
2
PC 1
3
PC 14
PC 15
PCT6
TOTAL
MODERATOR BLANKS RICHARD P. O'BRIEN SCATTERED
58
112
163
122
103
113
671
211
398
533
465
359
382
2348
IO IAL
269
COMMISSIONER BLANKS LEONARD A. PHILLIPS
65
132
172
144
204
379
525
442
0 269
0
4
3
3
C 511
701
con 589
465
0
SCATTERED lOlAL
5
2
3
3
14
22% 77% 1%
701
con 589
A HC 465
498
rvo
3033
100%
113
120
349
373
746 2272 15
25% 75% 1%
498
3033
100%
1
C
1
1
51
1
1
a
STATE PRIMARY
SEPTEMBER VOTE COUNT MACHINE
19,
2006 1
PCT 2
PCT 3
PCT4
PCT5
PCT6
TOTAL
%
AM
68
74
117
81
91
99
530
4%
12:00
PM PM 6:00 PM
159
173
265
190
202
207
1196
3:00
236 388
271
395
275
312
1801
10% 15%
670
475
502
FINAL 8:00PM 483
436 548
312 485
844
602
600
601
2956 3678
25% 31%
28
30
6
27
34
23
148
0
0
0
0
0
511
578
0 OCA 850
629
634
624
0 3826
1980
1984
1904
12069
559 249
546
511
3293
233
281
1590
1163
1199
1106
9
6
6
7138 AO 48
94 484
95
84
510
500
481
3023
PCT 9:00
MACHINE TOTAL HAND COUNT
-
PROVISIONAL TOTAL VOTED
TOTAL # REGISTERED VOTERS- --
1876
2049
Registered Democrat
494
540
Registered Republican
289
298
2276 643 240
Registered Unenrolled
1085
1203
1382
Other
o
8
8
1
32%
DEMOCRAT SENATOR IN CONGRESS BLANKS EDWARD M. KENNEDY
51
82
104
427
449
682
SCATTERED TOTAL
479
12
1
C
A
~)
543
14
8
5
11
51
14% 84% 1%
OAA 800
586
/ AA 600
576
3584
1UU%>
GOVERNOR BLANKS
THOMAS
1
6
3
2
0
13
0%
120
147
168
136
143
168
882
302 56
328
551
393
393
343
2310
25% 65%
65
75
54
62
65
377
11%
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
479
543
1
800
586
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REILLY
SCATTERED TOTAL
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BLANKS DEBORAH B. GOLDBERG TIMOTHY P. MURRAY ANDREA C. SILBERT SCATTERED TOTAL
C
A
Z~l
0% 1
(\f\CJ
56
59
91
67
75
53
401
11%
142
144
156
137
148
149
876
171
239 99
379
251
235
220
1495
171
131
140
154
804
24% 42% 22%
2
3
0
2
0
8
0%
543
800
586
600
576
3584
100%
109 1
479
100
C
4
5
1
ATTORNEY GENERAL BLANKS
ft
MARTHA COAKLEY SCATTERED TO LAL
iuy
1
32
452
1A 34
131
7A1 OJi
464
442
2804
1
1
392 0
3 za i 543
7
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IU
1
431
SECRE1ARY Or MAIL BLANKS
VOIL COUN1
/
1
10
78% 1% 1 1
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SUMNER, FRANCES
09/27/06
94
TABLOSKI, BLANCHE M.
06/02/06
92
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05/25/06
73
03/04/06
48
02/21/06
64
0/25/06
84
10/28/06
89
02/08/06
68
02/20/06
63
80 5Z
WEISTROP, NATHAN WEST, JON F. WEYMOUTH. FRANCIS. WINTER, MOZELLE
05/02/06
86
86
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02/08/06
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ACTON INFORMATION NATIONAL, STATE, AND COUNTY OFFICIALS NATIONAL
ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS. POSITION
TERM NAME
Moderator
President
George W. Bush
Vice-President
Richard Cheney
Senators in Congress
Edward M. Kennedy John
Rpnrespntative
in
Kerry
F.
2007
Donald MacKenzie
Acton Board of Selectmen Peter K. Ashton Lauren S. Rosenzweig Clerk
2007 2008
Chair
Walter M. Foster
2008 2007
VC
Andrew Magee
2009
F.
5th Congressional District
EXPIRES
Dore' Hunter
Martin T. Meehan
Congress
5th Congressional District
Acton
STATE Governor
Boxborough Regional School District Sharon A. Smith-McManus Michael
Mitt
Lieutenant Governor
-
Romney
J.
John E. Ryder,
Kerry Healey
200 2007
Coppolino
2008
Jr
Jonathan E. Chinitz
2009
Marie E.
2009 2007
Altieri
Terence Lindgren
William V' 111 111 TT IHlUlII XF Galvin v
•
Commonwealth
Acton Public Schools Committee Chair
Thomas
Attorney General
Timothy
Treasurer and
Reilly
F.
P.
Cahill
Receiver General
John E. Ryder, Jr Mirhapl T ("'nnnnlino
2008
Sharon A. Smith-McManus
2008
Jonathan E. Chinitz
2009 2009
Marie E.
2007
Altieri
2007
Terence Lindgren
A. Joseph DeNucci
Auditor of the
Commonwealth
Trustees Memorial Library Robert
Pamela
Senator
Middlesex
/
P.
Resor
David
Worcester District
Thomas 1
Cory Atkins
C l
1
Dennis
V
J.
'
>
JTr 1
Ahern
14th Middlesex Representative
Ann W. Chang
District
Mildred Jarvis Corporate
Representative in General Court
James B. Eldridge
2009 2007
Dunn
F.
Francis 1 11V1 1VIJ Tovner
Representative in General Court
2008
Surdel
J.
T. Barrat
Corporate Corporate Corporate
Brewster Conant
Corporate
Robert Ferrara
Corporate
37th Middlesex Representative District
Housing Authority 201
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Robert B. Whittlesey Clerk of Superior Court
Edward
2007
Jean B. Schoch J.
Sullivan
Dennis
P.
Sullivan
State
Appt 2010
Bernice Baron 2011 Register of Deeds
Eugene C. Brune
Middlesex South
Trustees, Fireman's Relief
Fund Acton
William A. Klauer
Buonomo
Register of Probate
John R.
District Attorney
Martha Coakley
County Sheriff
James
Allen H. Nelson
James D. Young
V. DiPaola
109
2008 2009 2007
Fund West Acton Edward M. Bennett
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY SELECTMEN
Trustees, Fireman's Relief
Robert A. Vanderhoof
Malcolm
S.
MacGregor
2009 2007 2008
TERM Trustees,Charlotte
EXPIRES
POSITION
Goodnow Fund Moore
2009
Acton Boxborough Cultural Council
Karen Sharp
2007 2008
Members
Sally
Alice
P.
Miller
2009 2009
Rixin Li Elaine Sisler
Trustees, Elizabeth White
Fund
Trustees,
Francis
M.
Andrea
S. Miller
Joyner,
Jr.
West Acton Citizen Library Robert L. Loomis Open Peter
J.
Nancy Gerhardt Anne Budner (Chair)
2007
Cornelia O. Huber
Guilmette
2009 2008
Rachel
F.
2009 2009 2008
Lucas
Acton Community Housing Corporation Nancy Tavenier- Chair 2008 2007
Naomi McManus
2008 2008
Ryan Bettez
2009
2009
Daniel Buckley
2007 2008
McManus Member Open Member - Open Pam Shuttle (Associate) Kevin
-
OFFICIALS APPOINTED BY
MODERATOR
Bernice Baran (Associate)
2007 2007
Finance Committee
2009
Acton Water Resources Advisory Committee Lauren Rosenzweig - BOS
2009
Patricia Easterly
2007
Andy Magee
William Mullin
2009
Joanne Bissetta Terry Maitland
Herman Kabakoff
2009 2007
Patricia Clifford
2007 2006
Chris Schaffner
Allen Nitschelm
2007
John Ryder
Kent Sharp
2008
David Stone Chair
Robert Evans
VC
Stephen R. Noone
-
Board of Health
2009
Conservation Commission
Nancy Tavernier
-
ACHC
2009 2009
Allen Nitschelm
-
Finance Committee
2009
Eric Hilfer
-
Planning Board
-
School Committee
-
ACES
-
Jim Deming
Water
-
District
Ken Sundberg - Business Community J.D. Head - School Committee Ann Chang - Member at Large Helen Probst - Member at Large
Minuteman Science-Technology H.S. Charles H. Olmstead
BOS
-
2008
Board of Health (Associate)
Philip Alverez
-
Carol Holley
ACES
-
Michael Densen Jane Ceraso
Ron Beck
-
-
-
(Associate)
Planning Board Associate
Water
District (Associate)
Member at
Large (Associate)
2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009
Board of Appeals Jon Wagner
2007
Kenneth Zozik
2008
2009
Cara Voutsela Richard Fallon
110
-
Alternate
2009
TERM
TERM
EXPIRES
POSITION
EXPIRES
POSITION
Conservation Commission
Board of Assessor's James Kotanchik (Chair)
2009
Terry Maitland (Chair)
Brown
2008
Cheryl
Susan C. Miller
2008
Julia S. Miles
David E.
2009
Lowe
2008
2009 2009 2008 2008 2007
William Froberg
Board of Health
Linda Serafini
William Mclnnis (Chair
2007
Janet Adachi
Joanne Bissetta
James Snyder Grand-Associate
Pamela Harting-Barrat
2007 2009
William R. Taylor
2009
Council on Aging
Member - Open Philip
2008
Alvarez (V-Associate)
J.
2008 2009
Robert Oliveri (V-Associate) Rita Dolan (Associate)
Stephan Baran (Co-Chair)
2007
Gena Manalan (Co-Chair) Anita Dodson
2007
Pat Ellis
2007
Ely
2007
Paul Turner
2007
Edwin Carell (Associate) Sally Thompson (Associate)
2007 2007
Bill
Board of Registrar of Voters Dewitt C. Seward, Katherine
F.
Arnold
Deena Ferrara
-
2009
III -
2008
Republican
2007
2007
Democratic
Design Review Guidelines Committee
Cable Advisory Committee
2009
Peter Ashton
2009
Lauren Rosenzweig
John Covert
2008
Terra Friedrichs
Michael W. Geis
2007
Ann Sussman
2009 2009
Theresa M. Landers
2007
Tom
2009
Mark H. Eisenberg
2007
Lynne Alpert
Frits
W. Riep
(Chair)
Ernie
J.
Lang
2007
Brian
F.
Costello
2007
Oleg M. Volinsky (Associate)
2007
Terra Friedrichs (Associate)
2007
2009
Charles Smith (Clerk)
2007
Brewster Conant
2008
Community
Peterman
2009
Economic Development
Preservation Committee
Matthew Lundberg -Rec
2009
Chair
Economic Development Committee Lauren Rosenzweig (BOS) Edward R. Starzec (Chair) Planning William Lawrence, Chamber Chris Papathanasio, Chamber- B Member (Fincom) - Open Member (BOS) - Open Member - Planning) Open
Cemetery Commission Leslie Gerhardt (Chair)
-
&
2009 2009 2008 2007
Industrial Corporation
Jonathan Avery-RE
2007
Susan Mitchell-Hardt
2007 2009
Harry Hedison
2009
Walter Foster (BOS)
2009
Bonnie Wilson-Ind/Com
2009
2008
JohnG.Ravis
2007
2007
James Walker
2008
Kenneth Sghia Hughes-(AHA)
-
(V. Chair)
Peter Berry
Catherine Coleman
2009 2007
Health Insurance Trustees
Victoria Beyer-(Historical)
2008
Peter Ashton (Chair)
Edmund
-
(Chair)
R. Starzec-(Planning)
-
(Clerk)
Andrew Magee (ConsCom)
2008
Marie
Jon Benson (Associate)
2007
Robert Evans (Fincom)
Nancy Tavenier (Associate )ACHC
2007
Town
Altieri
(SC)
Treasurer (John Murray)
Director of Finances-Schools (Sharon
Community
Committee Antonio Santoro (LRTA Rep) Jim Yarin (TAC Rep) Shuttle
111
Summers)
TERM Historical
Susan Mitchell-Hardt
EXPIRES
POSITION
William Mullin
Commission
Peter Grover (Chair)
2007
Anita Dodson
2008
Andrew Magee (Chair)-BOS
William Klauer
Jane Ceraso (Water District)
Victoria Beyer
2008 2009
Ruth Martin (Planning)
2008
Kimberly Connors Hughes
2008
Karen ONeil (Clerk)
2008 2008
Open Space Committee
Lowe
Cheryl Historic District
Commission
2008 2008
(Conservation)
Charles Carlson
2008
Brian Bendig (Chair)
2009
Peter Ashton (Citizen)
2008
Michaela Moran (Secretary)
2007 2007
Dick Hatfield
2008
2008 2009
Outdoor Lighting Education Committee Bernard Kosicki (Chair)
2007
2007
Martin Graetz
2007
Thomas Peterman Aaron W. Moore Patty Murphy (Alternate) Anne Forbes (Alternate)
Land Stewardship Committee
Gary Green
2007
Steven Feinstein
2007
Hartley Millet
2007
Charles Carlson-Pratt's Brook
2009
Joan Cirillo-Nagog Hill
2009
David Cochrane-Heath Hen Meadow Andy Gatesman-Bulette Town Forest Robert Guba - Trails Coordinator Maura Herlihy-Wills Hole/Town Forest
2009
Planning Board
2009
Gregory Niemyski (Chair)
2009 2009
Christopher Schaffner (V. Chair)
2010 2008
Edmund
2007
Gigi Hopkins-Wetherbee
2009
Ruth Martin
Philip Keyes-Springhill
2009
Michael C. Densen
Peggy Liversidge
2009
Bruce Reichlen
2011
Linda McElroy-Canoe Landing
2009
Alan Mertz (Associate)
2007
Nan Millett-Stoneymeade Richard Rhode-Camp Acton Ann Shubert-Grassy Pond
2009 2009
Recreation Commission
2009
Ronald Schlegel (Chair)
2009
James Snyder-Grant-Guggins Brook (Chair)
2009
Michaela Zaremba (V. Chair)
Laurie Ullmann-Nashoba Brook
2009 2009
Allison E. Gallagher
2009 2008
Mathew Lundberg
2007
Paul Wasserboehr-Great Hill
Member
R. Starzec (Clerk)
2008 2010
(Jenks)
Senior
Lowell Regional Transit Antonio Santoro
/
Disabled Taxation Aid Committee
-
(STAC)
Chair of Board of Assessors (James Kotanchik
2008
Town
Treasurer (John Murray)
Peter Ashton
Morrison Farm Reuse Committee
Nancy Gerhardt
2007
Walter Foster (BOS)
Carol
Mahoney
2007
Alison Gallagher (Rec)
Ann
Shubert
Transportation Advisory Committee
Anne Forbes
Leslie
Bonnie Geither
James E. Yarin
Brewster Conant (Cemetery)
Maureen Greer (Associate)
2009 2007
Catherine Coleman
Holly Ben-Joseph (Associate)
2007
Hogan
2008
David Brown (EA) Julia Miles
(ConCom)
Volunteer Coordinating Committee
Lauren Rosenzweig (BOS)
Nancy Whitcomb
Laurie Ullman
Jean B. Schoch
Linda McElroy
Efi
Nan
Giorgio Bruschi
Millett
Peggy Liversidge Peter Grover Ruth Martin
112
Papadopoulos
(Chair)
2008 2007 2007 2007
1
1
Water District-Land Management Advisory Committee Paul Malchodi
BOS Appointed
-
Greta Eckhardt
-
Wat
Director of Municipal Properties
Dean Charter
2009
Dist Apppointed
Director of Public Health
Barry Rosen- Wat Dist Appointed Charles Olmstead-Wat Dist Appointed
1
Jv
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LI L.
1
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1
V-
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John Cipar- Wat Dist Appointed
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APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE
Officer
Patrick
TOWN MANAGER
(TAC1 Palmer
Fence Viewer Rnirf* lJUIIII >M L)l Utt Starrwki
Assistant
Town Manager
John Murray
III
Field Driver
Wi m Tlllldlll 1 i l
'a
T J.
DiLIirk rv in 1
11
Assistant Assessor
Brian
McMullen
Fire Chief
Robert Crai?
Commission on 9
Members
Disabilities
Expires
for 3 year terms
Deputy Fire Chief
JohnA.Barko
2009
Elizabeth A. Franklin
2006
Christine Weinberger
2009
Captains
Brenda Viola
2010
Carl Robinson
Janet Feasel
George Williams
Selma Garber
2009 2009
Jean Nigro-Ricci
2006
Lieutenants
20 1
Brian Richter
Beatriz
Maimone
Kevin Lyons
Robert Vanderhoof
Michael Lyons
John White Robert Smith
Robert Hart
Constable Robert Connell
k 11 irvHohf prx3 VllglllVl
1
David Muscovitz
Forrest E. Bean,
Christine Joyce
James Young
Christopher Prehl
Bruce Stone
III
Frederick Hryniewich
David Allen
Firefighters/EMT's
Deputy Building Inspector Vacant
Scott
Richard Sullivan
Brent Carter
Ricky Robinson
James Ray
Deputy Forest Warden
Richard O'Leary
Kevin Lyons
Tom Wallerstein Kenneth Ineson
Deputy Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances Todd Bosselmann
William Klauer
Leo Hayes Kris Ellicks
Deputy Inspector of Wires Charles Weeks
Shawn
Ferrari
Kenneth Carroll Eric Mathieu
Emergency Management Director Don P Johnson
William Rolfe
Matthew LaBossierre
Director John Murray
Deputy Director, Gail Sawyer Deputy Director, Charles Landry
Call Fire Fighter
Robert Puffer Forest
Warden
Chief Craig
113
Morse
Robert Sabourin
Jared Crowley
Anita
Arnum
Shean Sheridan
Mark Richardson Robert Wetherbee* Christopher
Sammet
Patrick Judge
Edmond
Daigneault
Nick Pentedemous Richard Tyler
Dennis Smith
Thomas Matthews Josh DeFelice
Inspector of Animals
Police
Patrick Palmer
Faith Williams
Inspector of Animals
Christine Joyce
Matrons
Debra Richardson Patrick Palmer
Dispatchers Inspector of
Gas Piping and Appliances
Paul Connors **
Faith Williams
James G. Corey
Kevin Antonelli
Inspector of Wires
Robert Socha
William Morehouse
Robert Boyd
Paul Wexleblat
Adam Bean
Robert Puffer
Local Building Commissioner
1
ary n bunaburg
Anne Milligan
Garry A. Rhodes
Roger Wallace
Adam Bean
Natural Resources/Cemetery Director
Thomas Tidman Public Ceremonies and Celebrations
Keeper of the Lockup Frank J. Widmayer III
Gail Sawyer
Chief of Police
Christopher N. Prehl
Public Weighers
Frank
J.
Widmayer
Paul
III
Cogan
Lieutenants
James A. Barbato Robert Greenough
Donald L. Palma Jr. J. Rogers
Recreation Director
Thomas
Catherine Fochtman
Sergeants Robert L. Parisi
Sealer of Weights and Measures
John Cooney
Mark
James A. Cogan Raymond P. Grey
Supt. of Streets
Edward Lawton
David Brown
Police Officers
Town Finance
Paul
Cogan
Robert
Christopher Prehl Scott
Fitzpatrick
Director
Steven Barrett
Cowan
James Goodemote
Cristopher
Browne
Town Engineer
Frederick Rentschler
Bruce Stamski
Howe Town Report Committee Ann Chang
Michael Cogan
Kevin Heffernan
Luke Penney Dean Keeler Keith Campbell Douglas Sturniolo
Leo Gower Gardena Abramowitz
Mildred Jarvis Veteran's Agent
Daniel Silva Scott
Krug
F.
Dore' Hunter
Daniel Holway
Todd McKelvie John Collins
Michael Eracleo
Tricia Sullivan
**Resigned
Stephen MCarthy
*
David Lanteigne
John Stackhouse
114
Retired
Kevin Cann Alicia Mele Matthew Hammer
Daniel Deane
STREET LIST
OF THE TOWN OF ACTON, MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF ACTON ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT JANUARY 1,2004
115
116
3
STREET NAME
PRECINCT
STREET MAP INDEX
ABEL JONES PLACE ACORN PARK DRIVE
4
M-IO
BREWSTER LANE
2
ADAMS STREET AGAWAM ROAD
5
BRIAR HILL ROAD BRIDGES DRIVE BRIDLE PATH WAY
ALBERTINE DRIVE ALCOTT STREET
4 6
R-10 K-12 N-8 L-10 0-12
1
S-10
STREET NAME
3
ALEXANDRA WAY ALGONQUIN ROAD ANDERS WAY ANDREW DRIVE
3
0-8
4 4
N-10 N-8 K-10
5
N
4
APPLE VALLEY DRIVE
ARBORWOOD ROAD 3
-
21
18-20
ODD 6
2-
12
2 -
73
14-134
3
89
272
-
-
423
N-8
ODD 4
-
262
N-8
EVEN
ASHLEY CIRCLE
1
S-ll
ASHWOODROAD
6
Nil
ASSABET CROSSING AUDUBON DRIVE AUTUMN LANE
5
L-12
5
L-ll
3
M-8
AYERROAD
5
N-12
AZALEA COURT
6
P-13
1
S-ll
2
P-9
BANKSIDE HOLLOW
1
S-9
BELLANTONI DRIVE
BELLOWS FARM ROAD BERRY LANE BETH CIRCLE BETSEY ROSS CIRCLE BEVERLY ROAD BILLINGS STREET BIRCH RIDGE ROAD BITTERSWEET LANE BLACK HORSE DRIVE BLUE HERON WAY BLUEBERRY PATH
BRABROOKROAD BRAMBLE WAY BREEZY POINT ROAD
6
N-10
4
M-9
6
P-12
2
6
R-9 N-13 R-12 0-12
1
S-9
5 1
3
L-7
4
N-10
4
L-9
3
M-7
1
R-ll
3
L-7
1
R-ll
1
T-ll
6
P-12
1
2
1
O-10 Q-
1
R-ll
1
5
L-ll
6
0-11
6
Q-ll
BROOKSIDE CIRCLE BROWN BEAR CROSSING
5
M-12
S9
1
BRUCEWOOD ROAD BRUCEWOOD ROAD EAST BULETTE ROAD BUTTERNUT HOLLOW
6
N
6
N-ll
2
P-7
1
S-9
CAITLIN DRIVE
4
M-8
CANDIDA LANE CANTERBURY HILL ROAD CAPTAIN BROWN'S LANE CAPTAIN FORBUSH LANE CAPTAIN HANDLEY ROAD
5
N-ll
1
S-ll
4 4 1
CEDAR TERRACE CENTRAL STREET
il
N-9 N-9 R-10
1
T-ll
5
K-ll
5
M-ll
3
L-8
4
N-9 N-7
3
456 EVEN 283 - 459 ODD
236
-
CENTRAL STREET
4 1
2
BADGER CIRCLE BALSAM DRIVE BARKER ROAD BAXTER ROAD BAYBERRYROAD BEECHNUT STREET
R-ll
BROADVIEW ROAD BROMFIELD ROAD BROOK STREET
CARLISLE ROAD CARLTON DRIVE CARRIAGE DRIVE CASTLE DRIVE
END EVEN
ARLINGTON STREET 158
P-8
ODD
EVEN
ARLINGTON STREET
L-ll
1
N-ll
EVEN
ARLINGTON STREET 1
il
STREET MAP INDEX
5
2
BRIMSTONE LANE
EVEN
ARBORWOOD ROAD
PRECINCT
CHADWICK STREET CHAFFIN WAY CHARTER ROAD
-
-
267
224
M-8
ODD
EVEN 5
M-ll
2
P-8
2
N-9
63 -103 ODD 54- 106 EVEN
CHARTER ROAD
4
N-9
16-50
CHEROKEE ROAD CHERRY RIDGE ROAD CHESTNUT STREET CHURCH STREET CINDY LANE CLOVER HILL ROAD COBURN DRIVE CONANT STREET CONCETTA CIRCLE CONCORD PLACE CONCORD ROAD CONQUEST WAY COOLIDGE DRIVE COUGHLIN STREET COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
R-12 R-9
117
3
0-8
3
M-8
2
R-9
3
M-8
5
L-12
5
M-12
5
M-ll
5
L-ll
5
L-12
6
O
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6
0-11
4
M-9
2
0-9
6
O-10
5
L-ll
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GREEN NEEDLE WAY GREENWOOD LANE GREGORY LANE GREYBIRCH LANE
1
R-12
2
P-10
3
M-8
Q-12JM2
L-7
HAMMOND STREET
2
P-9
P-9
HARRIS STREET
1
R-10
2
P-9
HARTLANDWAY
1
GRIST MILL ROAD
3
L-8
GUS WOOD ROAD
5
N-12
5
M-ll N-8
HALEY LANE HALF MOON HILL
3
1
T-ll
6
Q-ll
5
L-ll
HARVARD COURT HATCH ROAD
5
L-ll
5
L-10
HAWTHORNE STREET
6
0-12
Q-ll
HAYNES COURT
3
M-8
HAYWARD ROAD
2
N-9
5
N-10 L-10
5
N-ll
HAYWARD ROAD
1
-61
-
6 4-54
0-10
HAZELNUT STREET
2
1
R-l
HEALDROAD
2
6
P-12
4
L-10
4
M-9
HEATHER HILL ROAD HEMLOCK LANE HENLEY ROAD HENNESSEY DRIVE
3
6 2
L-7 0-11 P-8
P-10
1
S-9
5
N-12
HERON VIEW ROAD
4
L-9
2
P-10
5
L-ll
3
K-7
5
2
P-10
4
M-9
HILLCREST DRIVE 118
L-8
2
HERITAGE ROAD
4
1
4
M-9
HICKORY HILL TRAIL HIGH STREET HIGHLAND ROAD HIGHRIDGE WAY
5
R-10 O-10
4
N-12 M-l N-10
6
N-9
EVEN
2
1
N-9
END EVEN
HAYWARD ROAD
N-ll
ODD 4
66
T
1
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—
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2
340
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S-10
1
6
GREAT ROAD
S-ll
1
1
1
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M-ll
2
1
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L-12
5
2
T¥ T
FISCHER PATH
5
0-11
3
6 A
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EVEN
FROST DRIVE
P-12
1
3-11 1
8- 11
0-8
ODD
0-11
4
TX /"\ a ¥~\
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3
7- 21
6
1
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FREEDOM FARME ROAD
6
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4
ODD
6
3
f1
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1
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STREET MAP INDEX
1
N-9 R-l
PRECINCT
FREEDOM FARME ROAD
1
rx DORIS tx ROAD /—V » \ TV
4
1
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6
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A
STREET NAME
P-7
O-10 N-12
2
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STREET MAP INDEX
1
S-9
M-ll
PRECINCT
STREET MAP INDEX
HILLSIDE TERRACE
3
HOMESTEAD STREET HORSESHOE DRIVE HOSMER STREET
3
M-8 M-8
STREET NAME
)
6 5
103
-
119
HOSMER STREET
0-12 N-12
ODD 6
O-ll
3-91 ODD 2-106 EVEN
HOUGHTON LANE HUCKLEBERRY LANE
3
HURON ROAD
3
6
PRECINCT
STREET MAP INDEX
LOTHROP ROAD
4
M-9
MacGREGORWAY MacLEON LANE
5
M-ll
3
L-8
MacKINLEY DRIVE
2
P-9
MADDYLANE
5
N-ll
MADISON LANE MAGNOLIA DRIVE
2
0-9
6
P-13
STREET NAME
MAILLET DRIVE MAIN STREET
N-8 O-10 0-8
3
INDEPENDENCE ROAD IRIS COURT ISSAC DAVIS
5
1
!
i
S
1
8
0
1
1
1
WAY
6
P-12
6
O-10
JACKSON DRIVE JAY LANE
2
JEFFERSON DRIVE JENNIFER PATH JESSE DRIVE JOHN SWIFT ROAD JOSEPH REED LANE JUNIPER RIDGE ROAD
2
1
4 3
M-8
1
R-ll
6
0-13
4 2
N-10 N-8
3
L-8
4
M-8 M-8
2
KATE DRIVE KEEFE ROAD KELLEY ROAD KENNEDY LANE
KINGMAN ROAD KINSLEY LANE KINSLEY ROAD KNOWLTON DRIVE KNOX TRAIL
4 4
N-9
5
L-13
9
LADYSLIPPER LANE
9
LARCH ROAD LAUREL COURT LAWS BROOK ROAD 1
-
63
LAWS BROOK ROAD
8
0 9
LIBERTY STREET LILAC COURT
9
0
I
7
9
l
5
M-ll N-12
-
66
650
M-ll
ODD 2
-
O-10
EVEN 6
1
660 655
R-ll
-
4
N-9
4
L-10
MARTIN STREET MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
4
L-10
6
N-ll
151
186
-
-299 222
603
ODD
693
310- 598
EVEN
-
367
4 -
587
M-8
ODD
EVEN
MEAD TERRACE MEADOWS EDGE MEADOW BROOK ROAD MEETINGHOUSE ROAD
EVEN
T-ll
698
592
MERRIAM LANE MEYER HILL DRIVE MILBERY LANE
L-8
1
3 -
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
N-12
3
EVEN
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
ODD
Rll
END END
MALLARD ROAD MAPLE STREET MARIAN STREET MARSHALL PATH
N-9
ODD 3
M-8
1
S-9
2
P-10
5
M-12
5
M-ll R-10
1
1
S-ll
3
M-8
5
N-12
MILLDAMROAD
1
S-ll
4
L-10
MINOT AVENUE
6
O-ll
5
M-ll
MINUTEMAN ROAD
2 3
O-10 N-7 0-8 0-9
P-7
MOHAWK DRIVE
2
P-9
LISA LANE LITTLEFIELD
5 3
N-12 0-7
MOHEGAN ROAD MONROE DRIVE
2
P-9
6 1
O-ll O-l
1
R-ll
ROAD LONG RIDGE ROAD LONGFELLOW PARK LONGMEADOW WAY LOOSESTICK WAY
321
MAIN STREET
2
ROAD
ODD
355 -641 ODD 348 - 378 EVEN
LINCOLN DRIVE
LILLIAN 2
P-10
6 2
LEDGE ROCK WAY LEXINGTON DRIVE
0-12
5
9
0
1
2
-
MAIN STREET
0-12 0-9 R-10 N-8 O-10 N-9
1
3
O-10
4 123
0-9
L-12
5
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MAIN STREET
8
0
113
4 -312
L-12
398
)
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MAIN STREET
1
5
3
2
MOSSY LANE MUSKET DRIVE MYRTLE DRIVE
1
R-ll
2
O-10
6
P-12
NADINE ROAD
4
N-10
1
119
2
STREET NAME
PRECINCT
STREET MAP INDEX
6
Q-9
NAGOG HILL ROAD 1
-
59
12-48
STREET NAME
ODD
EVEN
NAGOG HILL ROAD
2
77
-
74
-
NAGOG PARK NAGOG SQUARE NASH ROAD NASHOBA ROAD NEWTOWN ROAD
S-9
1
S-9
4
L-9
3
0-7
2
P-8
1
S-9
NONSET PATH NORTHBRIAR ROAD NORTH STREET NOTRE DAME ROAD
1
S-ll
1
T-ll
3
L-8
NYLANDERWAY
4
M-10
STREET MAP INDEX
PINEWOOD ROAD PIPER LANE
6
N-ll
4
PIPER
ROAD
4
M-ll M-ll
PIPER
ROAD
Q-9
4
END END 1
PRECINCT
PIPER
-
96
EVEN 5
1
-
53
ODD
63
-
79
ODD
ROAD
6
POND RIDGE DRIVE POND VIEW DRIVE POPE ROAD
5
5 1
5 1
-
19
OAKWOODROAD
POPE ROAD
6 16
190
-
3
2
-
26
OXBOW DRIVE PALMER LANE PARKER STREET PARMLEY DRIVE PARTRIDGE POND ROAD PARTRIDGE HOLLOW PATRICK HENRY CIRCLE PATRIOTS
ROAD
PAUL REVERE ROAD PEARL STREET PERKINS LANE PHALEN STREET PHEASANT HILL
N-12
EVEN
21 -END
OLD BEAVER BROOK OLD CART PATH OLD COLONY LANE OLD HIGH STREET OLD MEADOW LANE OLD OREGON TRAIL OLD STONE BROOK OLD VILLAGE ROAD OLDE BARN WAY OLDE LANTERN ROAD OLDE SURREY DRIVE ONEIDA ROAD ORCHARD DRIVE OVERLOOK DRIVE
N-12 M-ll Q-12
-
ODD
Q-12
EVEN
187
ODD 2
POWDER HORN LANE POWDER MILL ROAD PRESCOTT ROAD
N-12
ODD 6
M-ll
196- 258 EVEN 205 - 249 ODD
POST OFFICE SQUARE
OAKWOODROAD
M-ll
P-l
1
3
L-7
5
L-13
4
L-9
PROCTOR STREET PROSPECT STREET
6
Q-12
4
M-10
1
S-9
PURITAN ROAD
5
L-12
1
Q-ll
PUTNAM ROAD
2
P-10
5
N-13
PUTTER DRIVE
5
K-ll
5
L-12
5
M-12
1
Q-ll
1
6
QUABOAG ROAD QUAIL RUN QUARRY ROAD
S-9 P-l
3
N-8
1
R-ll
1
S-10
1
2
0-8
RAILROAD STREET
4
M-10
3
L-8
REDWOOD ROAD
6
N-ll
5 3
M-ll 0-8
3
N-7
4
L-9
1
Q-ll
2
R-10
5
L-12
5
L-ll
6 2
O-10 Q-10
3
L-7
2
P-10
3
L-7
4
M-8
3
N-8 0-12
6 1
REEVE STREET REVOLUTIONARY ROAD REX LANE
6 1
S-9
PINE STREET PINE RIDGE ROAD
4
L-10
4
M-9
1
S-ll
5
M-ll
4
L-9
5
L-12
5
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29
ROBINWOOD ROAD ROSE COURT ROUTE 2 RUSSELL ROAD
SACHEM WAY SAINT JAMES CIRCLE
SAMANTHA WAY SAMUEL PARLIN DRIVE SANDALWOOD ROAD SANDAS TRAIL SANDY DRIVE SARAH INDIAN WAY
ODD 6
4
120
O-10
ROBERT ROAD 1
P-l
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2
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ROBINWQOOD ROAD
S-9
PHLOX LANE PINE CONE STRAND
1
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22
N-ll
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P-l 3
6
0-8,0-12 0-12
1
R-10
4
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1
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2
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6
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5
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1
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23
33
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