Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Select Board to seek public input on 53 River Street park name after committee recommends 'Textile Mill Park'
Summary
The Select Board discussed a committee recommendation to name 53 River Street 'Textile Mill Park' but agreed to broader community outreach and a survey before making a final decision.
The Acton Select Board reviewed a recommendation from the 53 River Street committee to name the new park "Textile Mill Park" and directed staff and volunteers to pursue broader public engagement before the board makes a final naming decision.
Select Board member David told the board the committee — which includes residents who have studied the site's industrial history — voted nearly unanimously for "Textile Mill Park" because multiple kinds of textile operations historically occupied the parcel. He said the project was delayed by higher-than-expected construction costs and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat

