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Acton Dog Park committee: funding in place, construction contract awarded; coordination with sewer project next milestone
Summary
Committee reports grants and town awards have funded the community dog park, a construction contract was awarded and the group will coordinate with upcoming sewer work; committee purchasing some furnishings separately to control costs.
Acton’s community dog park project cleared key milestones, the Select Board heard Tuesday: funding is in place from Stanton and Community Preservation funds and other awards, a construction contract has been awarded, and the committee is coordinating timing with a nearby sewer extension project.
A committee representative thanked the assistant town manager and town engineering staff for coordinating MassDOT requirements around the site and said the group is buying some site furnishings directly to avoid added contractor costs. The committee also reported that invoices and grants were received that pushed the project “over the goal line.”
Next steps include a kickoff coordination meeting with the contractor and utility/sewer stakeholders; the committee requested a photo opportunity with the Select Board to mark the milestone. Committee members said purchases of furniture and fixtures will proceed this spring, and that construction scheduling will be coordinated with the sewer extension work to avoid conflicts.
Why it matters: The dog park will be a new public amenity funded with a combination of grants and CPA/CPC awards; early procurement of furnishings aims to reduce total contract costs and expedite opening once construction is complete.
What’s next: Contractor coordination kickoff; committee to return with construction schedule and timeline for installation and opening.
