Acton Select Board appoints fire chief, road committee member, signs special town meeting warrant

The Acton Select Board approved the appointment of Wayne Hamm as fire chief and Denise D'Angelis to the road committee, and signed the warrant for the upcoming special town meeting. The board also discussed the status of the mass gathering ordinance, noting it will be revisited after the November election, and received a police report highlighting recent incidents and new community programs.

Key points

• The board voted unanimously to appoint Wayne Hamm as fire chief and Richard Smith and Adam Small as deputy fire chiefs for terms ending in 2027.
• Denise D'Angelis was appointed to the road committee to fill the vacancy left by Bill W's resignation, serving until 2029.
• The board signed the special town meeting warrant, which includes articles recommended by the Finance Committee.
• The police chief reported on a lost child incident, a protection order violation, and a sexual assault investigation, while announcing a new property check program for residents.
• The board decided to hold a workshop to finalize the mass gathering ordinance before placing it on the April 2027 town meeting agenda.
• A statement was read regarding technical difficulties with live meeting streams, with a replacement microphone expected to be installed next week.

Next steps

• The board will schedule a workshop to review and finalize the mass gathering ordinance following the November election.
• A capital plan workshop is tentatively scheduled for November 18.
• The board will check with the road commissioner and public safety building to determine storage options for the town boat if it does not sell by October 20.
• An informational public hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday at 6 p.m. to review the special town meeting warrant articles.

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