September 2025

Students convert biogas to energy

September 27, 2025
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What began as a simple assignment for our school science fair as part of the Intro to Science Research elective has since grown into an award-winning research project. We three high school students from Acton Boxborough Regional High School were ultimately selected to compete at the 2024 Massachusetts…
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Low-key gathering honors Kirk in Acton

September 27, 2025
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Sept. 21, Acton Center Common: On a warm, late-summer day, about sixty local people – from Acton, Bolton, and Carlisle – gathered near the Isaac Davis monument to honor slain Turning Point U.S.A. founder Charlie Kirk with candles and personal reflections. Many, much larger, vigils have been held…
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Puppets wake up after quiet time

September 20, 2025
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The “Kids on the Block” puppets have lived for many years in Joan Burrows’ hall closet in her apartment on Elm Street. Labels sewn onto cloth storage bags indicate each puppet’s name. Some of the puppets have disabilities, visible or invisible; others are neurotypical friends who join conversations…
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Acton Exchange rolls out sponsorship program

September 20, 2025
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Effective with this week’s edition, the Acton Exchange is rolling out a sponsorship program, providing a way for local businesses and organizations to help build a vibrant, lively, engaged community through their financial support of local journalism, while at the same time increasing the visibility of their enterprise.…
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Select Board Notes: September 15, 2025

September 20, 2025
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Opening remarks: Acton-Boxborough School Committee member Glen Cote introduced himself as the School Committee liaison to the Acton Select Board, and mentioned results from consultants District Management Group’s presentation at the Sept. 4 School Committee meeting. Town manager John Mangiaratti recommended an Office of Economic Development newsletter. Transitions:…
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Sorrento’s employee released from detention

September 13, 2025
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Lucas Ribeiro Dos Passos, the Ayer resident detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on August 1 while working at his full-time job at Sorrento’s Pizzeria in Acton, was released from detention on Tuesday, Sept. 9, State Senator Jamie Eldridge told the Acton Exchange. Eldridge said he and…
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School district lays groundwork for reorganization

September 13, 2025
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The above is not an aspirational wish list but rather a set of actionable outcomes embedded in a draft theory of action document currently under consideration by the District’s 19-member Strategic Planning and Reorganization Steering Committee (the Committee). The Committee, which has met five times since May 2025,…
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Select Board Notes: September 8, 2025

September 13, 2025
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Opening remarks Passings: Select Board Chair Dean Charter recognized the passing of Barbara Willson, and Board Member Fran Arsenault mourned the passing of Margaret Miley. New Board Business Town Assessor’s Exemption presentation: Acton Principal Assessor CJ Carroll reviewed Acton’s tax relief programs, and detailed qualifying conditions for current…
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Obituary: Allan David Gulliver, Jr.

September 13, 2025
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Allan David Gulliver, Jr. (71) passed away on August 30 after a lengthy illness. He was born and raised in Greenwich, CT, the beloved first son of Allan Gulliver and Porter Jeanne (Hogan) Gulliver. He attended Greenwich parochial schools and graduated from Brunswick School. Lifelong friends were made…
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