Acton Appoints Douglas Sturniolo as New Chief of Police

DATELINE: ACTON

The town of Acton announced the appointment of Douglas Sturniolo as its new Chief of Police, the most consequential personnel move from town government in recent memory, as residents also contend with an extreme heat advisory affecting the region.

TOWN HALL

The town announced Sturniolo's appointment as Chief of the Acton Police Department, according to a notice posted on the town's official website. The announcement carries significant weight for a department that has been without a permanent chief appointment at the top of the public agenda; no further details on Sturniolo's start date or background were included in the public notice.

Town officials are also alerting residents to an extreme heat forecast and have posted resources for those who may need assistance. The town's website directs residents to available relief information.

Separately, a corrected notice confirmed that town offices and non-emergency services were closed Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day holiday weekend, with Acton Memorial Library and the Transfer Station open Friday and closed Saturday.

COMING UP

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday, July 7, including a time extension hearing for case ZBAV-26-02. The Historical Commission convenes Wednesday, July 8. Both the Design Review Board and the Water Resources Advisory Committee meet Thursday, July 9. The Open Space Committee holds its next session Friday, July 10.