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Acton Police Department Awarded State Certification Status

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Acton Police Department
Richard Burrows, Chief of Police
371 Main St.
Acton, MA 01720

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Acton Police Department Awarded State Certification Status

ACTON — Chief Richard Burrows is pleased to announce that the Acton Police Department achieved State Certification from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

The department was recognized for its achievement during an awards ceremony at The Connors Center in Dover on Tuesday.

Certification is a self-initiated evaluation process by which police departments strive to meet and maintain the highest standards of law enforcement, and is considered the best measure of a police department against the established best practices around the country and region.

“Achieving certification through MPAC means that our department upholds the highest possible standards of policing,” Chief Burrows said. “I want to recognize the hard work and dedication of our entire department for the work they put in while going through this process and what they do each and every day to ensure that the Acton Police Department holds itself to the standards that our community deserves.”

The certification process is long and rigorous. It involves both an internal self-review and an external assessment by the Commission’s team of subject matter experts.

The MPAC program requires that departments meet all 159 mandatory standards.

These carefully selected standards include: Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid, Collection and Preservation of Evidence, Communications, Working Conditions, Crime Analysis, Community Involvement, Financial Management, Internal Affairs, Juvenile Operations, Patrol Administration, Public Information, Records, Traffic, Training, Drug Enforcement and Victim/Witness Assistance.

Earlier this year, the department was evaluated by a team of Commission-appointed assessors who found the department to be in full compliance with all of the necessary standards required for certification.

The Acton Police’s certification has been granted for a period of three years. Participation in the program is strictly voluntary.

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Funeral Arrangements for Acton Firefighter Luke Magnant

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ACTON — Chief Robert Hart and the Acton Fire Department are reporting on arrangements for Acton Firefighter Luke Magnant, who died suddenly over the weekend.

  • Calling hours: Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4-7 p.m. at the Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St., North Grafton.
  • Firefighters wishing to attend, please assemble at the funeral home at 3 p.m. in Class A dress uniforms.
  • A graveside service will be held on Friday September 13 at the Pine Grove Cemetery. 28 Waterville St, North Grafton. 
  • Firefighters wishing to attend the graveside service please assemble at the cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Class A dress.

“Luke was a beloved member of our department whose big smile and trademark good nature will be deeply missed,” Chief Hart said earlier this week. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this extraordinarily difficult time.”

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Acton Police Investigating Robbery at Motel

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Acton Police Department
Richard Burrows, Chief of Police
371 Main St.
Acton, MA 01720

For Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 9, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Acton Police Investigating Robbery at Motel

ACTON — Chief Richard Burrows reports that the Acton Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a local motel last night.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, Acton Police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Concordian Motel, 71 Hosmer St.

Upon arrival, officers initiated an on-scene investigation and were informed that a male suspect had shown a handgun and demanded money. The suspect left the area on foot with an undisclosed quantity of cash. There were no injuries reported.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’11” and 180 lbs. He was wearing a hoodie which was pulled down to cover his face.

Officers searched the area with the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing and a State Police K-9 unit, but were unable to locate the suspect.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Acton Police Department at 978-929-7711.

This is an ongoing investigation. Additional updates will be provided when they become available.

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Town of Acton Invites Residents to Attend Public Forums on West Acton Sewer Project

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Town of Acton
John Mangiaratti, Town Manager
472 Main St.
Acton, MA 01720

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Town of Acton Invites Residents to Attend Public Forums on West Acton Sewer Project

ACTON — Town Manager John Mangiaratti is pleased to announce that the Town of Acton will host several public forums and events for residents to learn about the West Acton Sewer Project.

  • Every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Engineering Department, 468 Main St.
  • Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. – Public forum, Acton Town Hall, Room 204
  • Sept. 22 – The Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market
  • Sept. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. – Acton Health & Human Services Open House, 30 Sudbury Road
  • Sept. 29 – West Acton Oktoberfest, Gardner Field Playground, 525 Massachusetts Ave.
  • Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. – Public forum, The Gallery, West Acton Villageworks, 525 Massachusetts Ave.
  • Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. – Public forum, Acton Town Hall, Room 204
  • Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. –Select Board meeting, Acton Town Hall, Room 204

Anyone is welcome to attend the events. 

The West Acton Sewer Continuation Project will connect West Acton to the Town’s public sewer system. This step is a recommended solution of the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan (CWRMP) to improve water quality town-wide.

The Town’s sewer system currently serves South Acton, Kelley’s Corner and the Acton-Boxborough High School Campus.

The project is also designed to support future wastewater solutions for Windsor Green, Gates School, Dover Heights Apartments and other surrounding properties.

“There are many benefits to this project including increased water quality, environmental resource protection and economic sustainability,” Town Manager Mangiaratti said. “We encourage residents to attend one or more of these community events to learn and ask questions about the proposed project.”

The Town is scheduled to vote on the West Acton Sewer Project at the Acton Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.

For more information about the project, please visit the Town of Acton’s West Acton Sewer page or contact the West Acton Sewer Action Advisory Committee at [email protected].

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