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Acton opens public hearing on proposed $115,000 share for York County sheriff contract
Summary
At a May 7 meeting, the Acton Select Board opened a public hearing on a warrant to continue the York County Sheriff contract with Shapleigh and to raise $115,000 for Acton’s share of deputy costs and a new deputy vehicle; residents voiced support and opposition and the board closed the hearing for continuation to a June 10 vote.
The Town of Acton Select Board opened a public hearing May 7 on a warrant article proposing continuation of the York County Sheriff contract, in partnership with the Town of Shapleigh, and an appropriation of $115,000 for Acton’s share of deputy costs and the purchase of a deputy vehicle.
David Winchell Jr. read the warrant article and opened the floor to questions and comments. Residents voiced both support for and opposition to continuing the sheriff contract; Select Board members and Sheriff’s Department representatives answered questions from the public about staffing, costs and vehicle needs. The transcript records concerns and clarifying questions but does not show a final decision on the appropriation at that meeting.
The hearing, which the warrant notice sets to continue on June 10, 2025, frames the specific fiscal ask: $115,000 to cover Acton’s portion of deputy costs and a new deputy vehicle. Board members said the June 10 date will provide an opportunity for a formal town vote on the warrant article.
Procedure and immediate outcomes: Jon Denekamp moved to close the public hearing at 7:09 p.m.; Ed Walsh seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting record shows that questions raised at the hearing were addressed by the Select Board and Sheriff’s Department representatives but does not record a final vote on the warrant article itself; the transcript refers voters to the scheduled June 10 hearing.
Why it matters: The warrant would commit $115,000 in town funds to public-safety staffing and equipment if voters approve the article at the scheduled hearing. That amount covers personnel costs shared with Shapleigh and the stated purchase of a new deputy vehicle, both items that would affect the town budget for the coming year.
What happens next: The Select Board closed the public hearing and retained the matter for the June 10 public hearing and vote as advertised. The transcript does not record the June 10 result; any final appropriation will be evidenced by the June 10 town vote or subsequent minutes.
