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Select Board reappoints North Star Planning and directs work on Transfer Station RFP

Town of Acton Select Board · July 1, 2026
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Summary

The board reappointed North Star Planning for the coming fiscal year and directed staff to proceed with a Transfer Station RFP and obtain an additional compactor bid to confirm pricing alignment.

The Select Board reviewed and approved a letter of agreement with North Star Planning (flat rate unchanged) and voted to appoint the firm for the coming fiscal year. The agreement was discussed line by line and approved by motion.

Chair Ed Walsh reported the town will prepare a Transfer Station RFP and solicit another compactor bid to ensure competitive pricing before proceeding. Walsh will obtain the compactor bid and oversee the next steps toward issuing the RFP.

The board's actions are administrative steps toward updating solid‑waste procurement and advancing long‑term planning work for the town.