Politics & Government
Week in Review: A Missing Dog, Girl Scouts Celebrate 100-Years, and Regionalization [VIDEO]
In case you missed it. Here is a round up of the news highlighted on Acton Patch this week (March 12-18).
1). , the Acton 2020 Committee presented their Master Plan to a packed crowd of nearly 100 residents in the Faulkner Room of the – most of whom were newcomers to the project. This was a good practice run for the 2020 committee, as they are to present their at Town Meeting, April 2, to be voted on for implementation.
2). Although seven year-old husky, , she is extremely hopeful that she will be reunited with her dog soon.
3). VIDEO: Monday, March 12, the Parker-Damon Cafetorium was filled with local girl scout troops, proud parents and veterans of the tradition - . Former Acton Board of Selectmen, Lauren Rosenzweig-Morton and founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, Juliette Gordon Low gave speeches about their history with the girls scouts.
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5). : Former Gov. Paul Cellucci says the State Senate challenger is the person to ensure excellence in our schools.
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6). have risen every year for 25 years and by most measures, we are among the municipalities with the highest property taxes in the Commonwealth.
In 1988, Acton's average single-family property tax bill, according to the Dept. of Revenue, was $2,683. Per-capita income in 1989 was $25,792.
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8). : Bud Samiljan talks with Acton Patch about the process of installing solar panels on the roof of his home.
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10). seven year-old husky, Bridgett, of Littleton has been missing since November of 2011. Panek claims the Town of Acton has forbidden her to post signs around the town, .
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14). : Voters in Acton and Boxborough will be asked whether committee should continue study of fully regionalized school system.
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16). : At first glance, looks pretty much like your average pizza parlor, with a handful of tables in the front, a couple of beverage coolers against the side wall, and a menu written on blackboards above a counter that runs the length of the restaurant.
17). : This week's bite highlights an Irish pub/restaurant in Wayland.
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