Letters
We can think more broadly about middle school naming
Human beings are not so limited that we can only imagine one name for a thing at a time.
Make Town Meeting more welcoming and inclusive
Article 28 seeks permission from the state to allow remote electronic participation during Annual and Special Town Meetings.
Support Article 40 to plant 250 trees for 250th
I urge a rejection of the Finance Committee’s recommendation and approval of Article 40.
‘Acton Middle School’ fine — but not as good as ‘Ellen Garrison’
There is nothing wrong with the name Acton Middle School. It is descriptive, nothing less nothing more. Let’s do more.
Your vote for MBTA zoning will help grow affordable housing
“MBTA zoning” will not lead to high-rise apartment buildings. Height limits in the MBTA zones are not increased.
Vote ‘yes’ on Warrant Article 29
Feedback from towns that use clickers published by the Massachusetts Moderator’s Association and available on town websites is “uniformly positive.”
Support Town Meeting Article 27 for a fairer legislative process
I ask for your support because town government is subject to a small minority willing to sit through hours of presentations.
Whither Peabody and Sanborn?
Peabody-Sanborn Middle School works for me. Or, simply, Acton Middle School.
Be prepared for Town Meeting
Being thoroughly prepared for Town Meeting is always prudent, for many of the articles require careful consideration in advance.
Concerns about ‘Residences at Thoreau’
Residents should oppose this project unless it is extensively modified to align with the values of our community.
Clickers mean voting your conscience — with privacy
Clickers allow citizens to vote with their conscience, avoiding embarrassment, shame, and backlash.