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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 29, 1955

Page

7

Actons Area Assessed Population Soars in 1955 Growth

Acton shows a year of rapid growth with 465 acre boundary expansion and population rise of 300 plus residents. Over 100 new homes in three subdivisions and private lots, assessment above 1954 by nearly a quarter million, Lakeview Glenlea and Cobble Hill developments advance with night service work and rapid occupancy. Three natural gas firms compete for town service rights.

Acton Lakeview Glenlea Cobble Hill

Acton Annexes Esquesing Township Lands Doubles Size

The Municipal Board increased Acton’s area from 514 to 979 acres this March, absorbing Esquesing township and including Beardmore Co. property and Woo Combing plant. A $6,000 compensation settlement will be paid over three years, with much of the annexed land expected to be developed within a year.

Acton Beardmore Co Esquesing

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