Article 40 # Non-Binding Resolution – Sewer Commission Analysis
(Majority vote)
To see if the Town will conduct an objective analysis, either by establishing a working group or committee, commissioning a study, or engaging a consultant, to determine the pros and cons of creating a Sewer Commission independent of the Select Board or an advisory Sewer Committee, or take any action related thereto.
Direct Inquiries to:
Alissa Nicol: alissa.nicol@gmail.com
Article 41 # Non-Binding Resolution – Anti-Bias Training
(Majority vote)
Be it resolved that this Town Meeting requests the Select Board to find a way to ensure that all officials have anti-bias training
Direct Inquiries to:
Madeline Cruz: morenacruz1980@yahoo.com
(978) 606-9885
Article 42 # Non-Binding Resolution – Code of Conduct
(Majority vote)
Be it resolved that this Town Meeting requests the Select Board to institute a more comprehensive code of conduct for officials
Direct Inquiries to:
Madeline Cruz: morenacruz1980@yahoo.com
(978) 606-9885
Article 43 # Non-Binding Resolution – Reduce Transfer Station Sticker Prices
(Majority vote)
Be it resolved that this Town Meeting requests the Select Board to find a way to reduce the transfer sticker price for low income residents.
Direct Inquiries to:
Madeline Cruz: morenacruz1980@yahoo.com
(978) 606-9885
Article 44 # Non-Binding Resolution – Composting Facilities at Apartment Buildings
(Majority Vote)
To reduce the amount of food waste, this Town Meeting requests the Select Board to bring to a future Town Meeting a change in the bylaw and/or to institute town policy which would require multi-family housing owners to ensure onsite access to composting facilities for renters to use.
Direct Inquiries to:
Madeline Cruz: morenacruz1980@yahoo.com
(978) 606-9885
Article 45 # Non-Binding Resolution – Slow Increase of New Single Family Homes
(Majority vote)
Be it resolved that this Town Meeting requests the Select Board to find a way and/or ways to slow the increase in the number of new single family homes
Direct Inquiries to:
Terra Friedrichs
Article 46 # Non-Binding Resolution – Reduce Size of New Single Family Homes
(Majority vote)
Be it resolved that this Town Meeting requests the Select Board to find a way and/or ways to reduce the size of new single family homes
Direct Inquiries to:
Terra Friedrichs
Article 47 # Non-Binding Resolution – Stop Odd Sized Lots
(Majority Vote)
Be it resolved that this Town Meeting requests the Select Board to find a way and/or ways to stop developers from using “extremely odd-shaped lots”, so Acton have fewer new McMansions
Direct Inquiries to:
Terra Friedrichs
Article 48 # Non-Binding Resolution – Renters’ Access to Confidential Health Department Inspections
(Majority vote)
As indicated by state law, the Town of Acton Board of Health must adopt and comply with all current Massachusetts laws and regulations concerning indoor air quality and the remediation of moisture and mold in rental and condo properties. The state Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation apply to all dwelling units, including rental units, and rental building owners must maintain structural elements (including foundation, floors, walls, doors, windows, ceilings, and roofs) in good repair and free from chronic dampness (the regular and/or periodic appearance of moisture, water, mold or fungi.)
To improve compliance with these State standards, Town Meeting recommends that:
Acton shall publish an informational brochure for renters on health inspections, and requires that the brochure be issued to renters by landlords at the initiation of their lease agreement.
When a renter calls to report a complaint in their unit or in a rental property, the Health Department and the Board of Health shall inspect the premises complained of with the occupant prior to notifying the property owner. In compliance with State Sanitary code 105CMR410,the Board of Health will only contact the property owner if a violation or citation is issued or if further information is needed. The purpose of this policy is to keep renters safe from being retaliated against or harassed prior to an inspection.
Direct Inquiries to:
Mike Gowing: mikeg.acton@gmail.com
(339) 222-2950
Article 49 # Non-Binding Resolution – Kelley’s Corner Improvement Initiative Update
(Majority Vote)
Be it resolved that this Town Meeting requests that the Select Board ask the Kelley’s Corner Steering Committee to review and update the 02/04/2016 Kelley’s Corner Improvement Initiative Plan this year, and to work with the Planning Department to develop an updated draft zoning plan for Kelley’s corner.
The Kelley’s Corner Improvement Initiative documents, including the 2016 Plan, can be found in Town of Acton documents:http://doc.acton-ma.gov/dsweb/View/Collection-7424.
Direct Inquiries to:
Frances Osman: frannyola@gmail.com
(978) 621-7330