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Acton reports 702 ballots cast in June election; sheriff says deputy coverage expected in weeks
Summary
Town Administrator reported 702 ballots cast (noting some ballots allow two votes), local election winners, a volunteer appreciation event, and Sheriff King’s update that contract-deputy coverage should be restored within two to three weeks as staffing permits.
The Town Administrator told the Select Board that 702 people voted by regular ballot or absentee in the recent election and explained that some ballots allow voters to select two candidates, producing a count of 1,404 potential votes on contested lines. She reported that Ed Walsh and Daniel Norwood were re-elected to three-year Select Board terms; Andrew Johnson and Marie McMurray won three-year School Committee seats and Judie Shane won a one-year School Committee seat.
On public safety, Sheriff King informed the town that filling the contract-deputy position has been complicated by overall staffing levels; the sheriff’s office expects to identify and train deputies to fulfill the contractual coverage within about two to three weeks and noted he would be available to attend a meeting if needed. The Town Administrator also reminded residents that town offices will be closed on the upcoming holiday and promoted a volunteer appreciation dinner scheduled for June 25.
