Study committee urges broad clicker use at Town Meeting
In a meeting that ended in a split decision, the group recommended residents vote with the devices on every warrant article.
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Town Meeting warrant open through February 19
Town Meeting panel backs ‘clickers,’ remote participation
Handheld “clickers” are on the way for Acton voters this year.
A remote Town Meeting? Acton’s state reps are on board
After the Town Meeting Study Committee recommended that officials investigate a remote option, Acton state reps voiced support.
Acton Bridge Q&A: Town Meeting Study Committee Chair Eric Moore
There’s a review underway to see if one of Acton’s most time-honored practices — Town Meeting — may also be timeworn.
Climate emergency declaration means faster greenhouse gas reduction
“Budgets are tight, but the town and its residents need to plan ahead and prioritize doing its part to stop climate change.”
BREAKING: Ellen Garrison school naming question will go to June special election ballot
The vote to place the question on the June ballot came a day ahead of the School Committee’s next scheduled meeting.
New Select Board chair: School Committee should respond to Ellen Garrison questions
Chair Mary Hartman says the School Committee should engage with citizens who want to know if they’ll heed Town Meeting’s call.
Acton Town Meeting wanted the School Committee to go with ‘Ellen Garrison Middle School.’ Will it?
As of early this week, voters still didn’t have an answer. The story isn’t over yet.
Town Meeting backs a hard look at… Town Meeting
Town Meeting voters support scrutinizing how the centuries-old form of self-government works, or doesn’t, for current-day Concordians.
Spirited debates mark three-night Town Meeting
Impassioned overflow crowds clamored to be heard at Annual Town Meeting this week.
Town Meeting supports Ellen Garrison school, $50M for water treatment
While the school naming generated buzz ahead of Town Meeting, it was hardly the only major item before voters.