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Acton Select Board approves routine business, appoints certified animal control officer
Summary
At its May 21 meeting the Select Board approved the agenda and minutes, granted a one‑day liquor license to Atwater Holdings LLC, reappointed Brandon Mee as Animal Control Officer through June 30, 2026 following his state certification, and discussed winter contract edits and road work updates.
The Town of Acton Select Board on May 21 handled routine business, approved a one‑day liquor license and reappointed its newly certified Animal Control Officer.
Early in the meeting the Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 14, 2025 minutes (Norwood moved to approve the agenda; Walsh seconded. Norwood moved to approve the minutes; Denekamp seconded).
Brandon Mee was recognized at the meeting for completing state certifications and for his work as Animal Control Officer, including responding to unusual calls; the Board later voted to appoint him to the position through June 30, 2026 (Walsh moved; McGurty seconded; motion carried). Mee thanked the Board and said he enjoyed the work.
The Board approved a one‑day catering liquor license for Atwater Holdings LLC for a wedding at the Everly on May 24, 2025 (McGurty moved; Walsh seconded; unanimous approval). Other routine updates included Transfer Station summer Sunday hours (starting Memorial Day weekend, noon–4 p.m.), a Planning Board decision to grant a six‑month extension to Acton Solar, and a Comcast rollout the town described as “going live” with door‑to‑door sales and five‑year pricing guarantees.
Road Commissioner Will Langley reported paving and grading schedules (County Road, Foxes Ridge delay) and bridge cleanings; the Board noted plans to review forthcoming scopes of work. The Town Administrator presented two winter maintenance contracts for revision; Norwood raised multiple wording and consistency questions (dates, definition of "proven" damages, salt/sand allotments, page numbering, and breach timelines) and the Board asked staff to revise the contracts before sending them to legal review.
Ending: The Board adjourned at 7:13 p.m. after completing the agenda and setting follow‑up tasks for staff on contracts and departmental forecasts.
