SECTION 1 Notwithstanding chapter 40A, section 11 of the General Laws and given the
elimination of print copy of local newspapers, the Town of Acton is hereby authorized to
provide alternative means of publishing legal notices for public hearings that are required
by law.
SECTION 2. The Town may permit that all notices of such public hearings shall be
published: (i) in a local newspaper, either in electronic and paper format; (ii) on the
bulletin board outside the Town Clerk’s office; and (iii) on the Town’s website.
SECTION 3. As used in this Act, the term “website” shall mean the official website of
the Town of Acton that is operated and maintained by the Town’s government.
SECTION 4. If any provision or section of this act is invalidated, the remainder shall
survive in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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