Acton 2020's Goals and Objectives (VIDEO)

The Acton 2020 Committee, comprised of a group of local citizens tasked with developing a 20-year plan for a prosperous Acton, will present their master plan at Town Meeting on April 2. The committee has been reaching out to various town Boards and has held interactive workshops, gathering feedback on what the community would like to see Acton become.

The following information was gathered by Acton 2020's Plan Executive Summary:

Acton 2020 Goals and Objectives:

Preserve and Enhance Town Character:

• Preserve and enhance village centers

• Preserve rural characteristics and open space

• Preserve historic buildings, town history and landscapes

• Foster an understanding and appreciation for what makes Acton unique, including its history

Ensure Environmental Sustainability:

• Protect the quality/quantity of Acton’s water

• Reduce waste, carbon dioxide and greenhouse gasses

• Move toward patterns of land use and land protection that support broad biodiversity, soil preservation and healthy local agriculture

Improve Connections (Transportation):

• Promote safer walking/biking areas

• Improve overall transportation around town

• Promote better communication between town government, schools, citizens and businesses

• Support and strengthen neighborhoods

Provide More Opportunities for Community Gathering and Recreation:

• Provide a community center that accommodates various programs.

• Increase playgrounds and fields for team sports, parks and conservation land

• Create new gathering spaces and make better use of existing ones

Support Inclusion and Diversity:

• Support all citizens with disabilities, citizens of all ages, households of all incomes and cultural diversity

Preserve and Enhance Town-Owned Assets and Services:

• Protect town-owned open space

• Support excellence in schools

• Provide excellent public health and safety services

Maintain and Improve Acton’s Financial Well-Being:

• Promote fiscal responsibility

• Promote economic development that supports other goals

• Promote the ability of all Acton residents to stay in Acton for a lifetime

• Improve existing commercial areas

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See Acton 2020's Implementation Plan for a more in depth look at their plan.

• Click here to register an account on the Acton 2020 website, that way you can leave comments about the plan, start conversations with others and provide your personal input about the plan. 

The Acton 2020 Committee will hold a Public Workshop in the Faulkner Room of the on March 6 to discuss their master plan. Public input is encouraged.