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The Concord Water Division received approval for a new Notice of Intent filed with the Acton Conservation Commission associated with the upcoming intake replacement project planned for Nagog Pond.
According to Concord Town Manager Stephen Crane, the NOI was needed to allow the town’s contractor to assemble the new intake structure and gain access to Nagog Pond from a designated area located at the intersection of Route 2A and Nashoba Road near the Acton/Littleton Town line.
“The planned work includes the construction of an access ramp on the shore of Nagog Pond that will connect to a temporary floating platform (or) dock,” he told the Select Board on Dec. 21.
Wicked Local
During its Dec. 14 virtual meeting, the Concord Select Board voted to approve an updated policy to govern the replacement and purchase of all non-exempt municipal vehicles with the most sustainable vehicle option.
The update replaces APP #63, “Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy,” which was adopted in October of 2013.
The update states all Town departments will minimize greenhouse gas emissions from town operations by:
Purchase or leasing exclusively battery electric vehicles for all light‐duty passenger fleet replacements by FY22;
Piloting, evaluating, and, where feasible, acquiring electric vehicles for medium‐ and heavy‐duty vehicle and equipment categories;
Minimizing vehicle miles travelled and minimizing idling. Director of Sustainability Kate Hanley presented the amendment to the Board.