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Acton Select Board approves commercial-hauler permit, one-day liquor license, two appointments and temporary transfer-station hire
Summary
At its July 2 meeting the Acton Select Board voted unanimously to approve a commercial-hauler permit contingent on proof of insurance, grant a one-day liquor license for a Sept. 20 event at Everly, appoint two Recreation Committee members through June 30, 2026, and hire a temporary Transfer Station employee through September.
The Town of Acton Select Board on July 2 approved several routine permits, two committee appointments and a temporary hire as the board handled routine new-business items.
Tom McGurty moved to approve the renewal of a commercial-hauler permit for Travis Penney contingent on receipt of his insurance certificate; Ed Walsh seconded. The board voted unanimously to carry the motion. The board recorded no concerns about fees and noted the required service listing had been provided.
On a separate motion, the board approved a one-day liquor license requested by Atwater Holding, LLC for an event at Everly on Sept. 20, 2025, from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. McGurty moved to approve the license, Walsh seconded, and the motion carried unanimously; town staff confirmed the state license and liability insurance had been provided and fees paid.
The Select Board also appointed Tim Collins and Cassandra Donato to the Recreation Committee, with terms through June 30, 2026. McGurty moved to appoint both candidates and Chair Daniel Norwood seconded; the motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Finally, after interviewing multiple candidates for a temporary, part-time Transfer Station position, the board approved hiring Lance Bennett through the end of September. Ed Walsh told the board that he, Superintendent John Rouleau and Town Administrator Jennifer Roux conducted interviews and ran a one-day trial; Rouleau reported the trial went well and recommended the hire. Walsh moved to hire Bennett, David Winchell Jr. seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
All motions in the meeting were recorded as adopted 'all in favor' with no recorded dissent or abstentions. The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
