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Responsibilities
The Planning Department conducts all statutory planning and permitting functions in a timely manner and with unbiased professionalism, fosters community pride, a sense of place and understanding, and confidence about the future direction of the Town. It also advocates sustainable growth to improve the quality of human life and lessen the burdens on wildlife and natural resources.
The responsibilities of the Planning Department include:
- Engaging in long-range planning for Acton
- Enforcing the zoning and other Town bylaws
- Planning and implementing alternative transportation facilities
- Providing wide-ranging support to the Boards and Committees of Acton
- Maintaining and further developing the Town's zoning bylaw and subdivision rules
- Other community improvements and fulfilling various State and Federally required reporting and monitoring functions
The Planning Department conducts all statutory planning and permitting functions in a timely manner and with unbiased professionalism, fosters community pride, a sense of place and understanding, and confidence about the future direction of the Town. It also advocates sustainable growth to improve the quality of human life and lessen the burdens on wildlife and natural resources.
Board and Committee Meeting Schedules
Zoning Board of Appeals | Planning Board |
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Tuesday, October 3rd | Tuesday, October 17th |
Tuesday, November 7th | Tuesday, November 21st |
Tuesday, December 5th | Tuesday, December 19th |
Select Board | Community Preservation Committee |
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Monday, October 2nd | Tuesday, October 10th (Canceled) |
Monday, October 16th | Tuesday, October 24th |
Monday, November 6th | Tuesday, November 14th (Canceled) |
Monday, November 20th | Tuesday, November 28th |
Monday, December 4th | Tuesday, December 12th |
Monday, December 18th | Tuesday, December 26th |
Historic District Commission |
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Tuesday, October 10th |
Tuesday, October 24th |
Tuesday, November 14th |
Tuesday, November 28th |
Tuesday, December 12th |
Tuesday, December 26th |
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Kristen Guichard
Planning Director/Zoning Enforcement Officer
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Planning
Physical Address
472 Main Street
Acton, MA 01720
Phone: (978) 929-6631Fax: (978) 929-6340
Hours
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM