Adhering to meeting agendas promotes meaningful debate
While this can sometimes feel procedural or restrictive, the intent is not to avoid difficult conversations. In fact, it is quite the opposite.
Letters
Vote for Sam Hiersteiner to bring ‘new energy’ to the Select Board
We need a collaborative, energetic voice motivated to serve all of Acton’s residents, not just the most familiar ones.
Elect Hiersteiner to Select Board for his ‘forward-looking mindset’
As a parent, coach, volunteer, and board member, he understands how town policies affect real families and real businesses.
Select Board hopeful Dean Banfield is a ‘hard worker’ and ‘team player’
I can imagine Dean joining the Select Board, hitting the ground running, and adding value from day one.
Back Sam Hiersteiner for his ‘constructive independence’
As a working parent with young children in our schools, Sam has real stakes in Acton’s long-term trajectory.
Select Board’s vote for IHRA language a violation of Acton’s town process
It is no accident that the ACLU of Massachusetts has sent the Acton Select Board a letter warning against this proclamation.
Backing Drew Magliozzi for his ‘integrity, work ethic, creativity’
We are very fortunate to have such a candidate who is well-versed in education, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Dean Banfield will bring intelligence, experience to Acton’s Select Board
Dean has personality traits that will make him especially effective at this time in Acton. Dean doesn’t hesitate to do the right thing.
Walden saunter spurs musings on Thoreau
Imagine what it was like to wander these wild woods back in his time, when the buzz of today’s frenetic pace was not part of this world.
Support Karlen Reed for town moderator
The role requires a deep understanding of our Town Meeting procedures and profound respect for every voice in the room.
Officials must consistently follow the laws about protecting wetlands
All wetlands in town should be protected equally, per the laws, regardless of where they are located.
Sound off to the Select Board about dumping on wetlands
Questions must be asked by the Select Board about the reasons for not following the laws regarding environmental permits.