Acton Food Pantry gets a financial start to renovate its new home
Senator Jamie Eldridge presented a check for $300,000 from the state of Massachusetts to Lisa Gordon, Executive Director of the Acton Food Pantry, for the renovation of the future home of the Pantry at 19-21 Maple Street. Joining Senator Eldridge and his staff were members of the Acton Food Pantry board and staff, the Acton Select Board, and the Acton Town Manager’s office. Following a competitive bid process, the town of Acton awarded the lease of 19-21 Maple Street to the Acton Food Pantry. In exchange for minimal rent, the Pantry will take on the cost of renovating the buildings…