MCI-Acton Advisory Board gathering public input on what’s next
Public workshops gave attendees the opportunity to offer ideas as the next stage of MCI-Acton’s redesign begins.
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Time crunch: State fiscal deadline muddles MCI-Acton planning
The money is tied to the state’s current fiscal year budget, and must be spent by June 30. Anything left over must be returned to state.
Task force endorses pursuing Superfund site
The task force chair delivered the group’s final report to the Select Board “gift-wrapped” and topped with a bow — literally.
Potential housing growth puts focus on school enrollment
“Do we have room for hundreds of kids to show up without a problem? No.”
What residents do — and don’t —want built on MCI-Acton land
“It’s always easier to start [by] saying what you don’t want to see than to thoughtfully start thinking about what you do want to see.”
Clock ticking on earmarks for MCI-Acton redevelopment planning
State Rep. Simon Cataldo said the money will be distributed this month. Town officials still have to decide how to spend it.
Wastewater treatment key to development at MCI-Acton and beyond
MCI-Acton Advisory Board members were skeptical of a deal that could put the town on the hook for costs and liability.
Affordable housing, Route 2 in focus at first MCI-Acton public hearing
Amid the excitement and ideas, concerns about potential costs to Acton also popped up.
Town exploring purchase of MCI-Acton wastewater treatment plant
The town’s existing treatment facility is limited by its capacity to collect and treat wastewater and discharge effluent.
First public hearing on MCI-Acton’s future slated for Thursday
The hybrid meeting will be held both online via Zoom and in person starting at 7 p.m.
Local officials: state budget bump for Acton just inflation compensation
Acton is getting more state money, though not necessarily more spending power.
It’s official: MCI-Acton is closed for good with state budget signing
The signing kickstarts a prison redevelopment process and sends $725,000 into town coffers to cover related costs.