Listening to Acton, Taking Action
Alissa is a civically engaged member of the Acton community. She is extremely active in public service and committed to thoughtful decision making, improved communication and strengthening community.
Involved in Acton Town Government
Electing Alissa to the Select Board will ensure the board maintains its commitment to the Town’s planning documents and financial well-being, short and long term goals, support for the work of expert volunteer advisory committees and community organizations, and improving its ability to both inform and listen to residents.
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An interesting discussion of rising health care costs, and how to address them, hosted by the Massachusetts Municipal Association.
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The MMA brought together a panel of experts in Wrentham on Sept. 30 to examine the aggressive growth in health care costs in Massachusetts and to explore strategies for slowing the escalation. The con…
Throughout October, the School Committee will be reviewing reorganization options and gathering input. This is a critical time for the community to get involved. You can make a difference by completing the survey, attending a community forum, joining a focus group, or contacting the School Committee directly. The decisions made will have a major impact on our schools as early as 2026/2027 and will shape the district for years to come.
Key Dates & Opportunities:
• Oct 3: Preliminary reorganization options posted online
abschools.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=194
• Oct 7: Steering Committee reviews options
• Mid-Oct: District-wide survey opens (all encouraged to participate)
Focus Groups (Oct 15–27):
• Oct 1: Invites to steering committee applicants not selected
• Oct 3: Randomly selected staff & families invite
• Oct 6: Open sign-ups for all community members (first-come, first-served)
Community Forums (Open to All- Attend as many as you can):
• Oct 21 (Tues), 6:30–8:00 p.m. – ABRHS Auditorium
• Oct 27 (Mon), 6:30–8:00 p.m. – Blanchard Memorial Gym
• Oct 30 (Thurs), 6:30–8:00 p.m. – Virtual (link to come)
Next Steps:
• Community feedback narrows options to the top 2–3 concepts
• Early Dec: School Committee reviews options
• Public comment period follows
• Jan 2026: Final decision
Important Reminders:
• Accurate, up-to-date information about the AB Forward Process can be found on the AB Forward Website. www.abschools.org/read-the-plan
• All meetings of the steering committee are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are posted on the school committee website. abschools.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=194
• You can always submit a public comment to the steering committee docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZdqOZbS2ge8DMwER6VfsMR5wfqiQIRUBPbbI73wZpqcVN9A/viewform
• You can also email the school committee directly at abrsc@abschools.org
Our voices matter—please take part in the survey, attend a forum, join a focus group, or send an email.
Thank you!
Strategic Planning & Reorganization Steering Committee Public Comment Form
docs.google.com
We invite you to submit your public comments for the Strategic Planning & Reorganization Steering Committee through this form. Guidelines: School District Community: Acton and Boxborough residents, fa…Monday night’s Select Board agenda, related documents, and remote participation instructions here: www.acton-ma.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/22062
