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Intern proposes "shop local" campaigns and modest regulatory changes to boost Acton businesses
Summary
William Farrow proposed a Buy Local-style campaign, student tours of local businesses, and modest regulatory relaxations (signage, seasonal bag policy adjustments) to increase downtown spending and support local firms.
William (Will) Farrow, an intern and rising junior at Sacred Heart University, presented proposals aimed at increasing local spending and supporting small businesses in Acton.
Farrow focused on two illustrative sectors — automotive dealerships and grocery stores — and cited local examples (Acton Ford, Donnellan’s) to illustrate that a significant share of spending by residents currently occurs outside town. He described a “Shop to Score” concept in which businesses…
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