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Acton hailed as Climate Leader Community

May 18, 2025
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Acton’s longtime commitment to sustainability was recognized on Friday as state officials designated the Town as a Climate Leader Community. The Town was one of 19 communities honored at a ceremony on Friday, May 2, at the construction site for Watertown’s new net-zero High School. To be recognized…
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Acton-Boxborough schools recognized as Climate Leader

October 12, 2024
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On October 2, the sponsors of Mass Save® announced nineteen 2024 Mass Save Climate Leaders across Massachusetts, recognizing them for long-term commitments to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. One of the honorees was Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, specifically for the Boardwalk Campus project. That project allowed the…
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Acton wins Community Climate Impact Award

April 18, 2026
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During the MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference in early April, Acton was recognized as a “community, team, or organization whose leadership has made a meaningful difference in advancing climate action at the local level.” MassEnergize said that “through dedication, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to their community, the…
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Acton wins $1 million grant to “decarbonize” Town Hall

November 15, 2025
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On November 13, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) announced Decarbonization Accelerator Grants to four towns, including Acton. Acton will receive “$1 million to support the full decarbonization of its historic town hall, including a heat pump project and advanced heating and ventilation controls.” “Decarbonization” in this…
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State grant brings high school closer to clean energy goals

October 18, 2025
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In another step toward cost efficiency and clean energy goals, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (ABRHS) is on track to replace eleven 1998-vintage gas-fired roof top air conditioning/heating units with new all-electric heat pump units. Superintendent Peter Light responded to the grant award of $500,000 from the Massachusetts Department…
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ABRHS wins $500K grant for clean energy

September 13, 2025
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The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has awarded Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (ABRHS) a $500,000 grant through the Green Communities Competitive Grant program, according to a press release from State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough), State Representative Simon Cataldo (D-Concord), and State Representative Danillo Sena (D-Acton). The funding will…
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Select Board Notes: June 2, 2025

June 7, 2025
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Opening remarks: Acton-Boxborough School Committee members Tori Campbell and Leela Ramachandran referenced a memorandum to the Select Board concerning a budget amendment scheduled for a June 12 School Committee vote, and requested the Board to communicate its response to the School Committee. Board Chair Dean Charter commented on…
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School Committee June Update

July 5, 2024
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School Committee Summer Workshop Focuses on Strategic Budgeting The School Committee held its annual summer workshop on June 24, which featured author, consultant, and speaker Nate Levenson of New Solutions K12. Levenson has helped over 250 school districts deploy creative solutions to decrease spending while maintaining high standards…
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School Committee end-of-year update

June 14, 2024
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School Committee Considers a New Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) Policy Policy Subcommittee Chair Liz Fowlks reported on June 6 that the subcommittee has been working with the district Energy Manager, Kate Crosby, to develop a Zero Emissions Vehicles policy. If approved, the new policy, which was presented to…
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The Bulletin Board: May 16, 2026

May 16, 2026
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For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date, you are in the right place here at the Bulletin Board. Please email your Bulletin Board announcements to bulletinboard@actonexchange.org. (For what’s happening today or tomorrow or on any specific day, see the Calendar.…
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The Bulletin Board: May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026
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For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date, you are in the right place here at the Bulletin Board. Please email your Bulletin Board announcements to bulletinboard@actonexchange.org. (For what’s happening today or tomorrow or on any specific day, see the Calendar.…
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The Bulletin Board: May 2, 2026

May 2, 2026
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For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date, you are in the right place here at the Bulletin Board. Please email your Bulletin Board announcements to bulletinboard@actonexchange.org. (For what’s happening today or tomorrow or on any specific day, see the Calendar.…
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The Bulletin Board: Feb. 21, 2026

February 21, 2026
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The Bulletin Board: Feb. 21, 2026 Reminder to readers: Our front page can’t hold all the news. To see all of this week’s new articles, go to the All News page. What’s the Bulletin Board? For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time…
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Protecting our local environment. Where do we go from here?

February 18, 2026
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Have you noticed that the weather is getting more extreme? Heat waves, droughts, and snow set new records. Climate change is affecting us. But, we are making progress in our responses. Join us for an evening panel discussion celebrating local climate-related successes. Speakers include climate leaders from Sustainable…
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The Bulletin Board: February 14, 2026

February 14, 2026
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What’s happening today in Acton? Tomorrow? —––––––––> See the Calendar. <–––––––––– Reminder to readers: Our front page can’t hold all the news. To see all of this week’s new articles, go to the All News page. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements…
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The Bulletin Board: February 7, 2026

February 7, 2026
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What’s happening today in Acton? Tomorrow? —––––––––> See the Calendar. <–––––––––– Reminder to readers: Our front page can’t hold all the news. To see all of this week’s new articles, go to the All News page. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements…
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