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The Bulletin Board – November 15, 2025

November 15, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Reminder to readers: 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 not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send your Bulletin Board announcements to editors@actonexchange.org. (Calendar events…

Acton wins $1 million grant to “decarbonize” Town Hall

November 15, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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…

Town of Acton announces new Traffic Calming Policy

November 15, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Select Board has officially approved a new Traffic Calming Policy that will allow the town to implement new road safety precautions. The policy, which was approved on Oct. 20, will permit the Town to implement new changes to assess, mitigate, and improve ongoing traffic issues. The Traffic…

People sorting apples from large green bins into boxes for distribution.

Acton non-profits receive grants to help keep people fed

November 8, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

In addition to the state grants to the Town of Acton, three non-profits in town received grants to help alleviate food insecurity. Boston Area Gleaners receives grant for food security infrastructure State Senator Jamie Eldridge, State Representative Danillo Sena, and State Representative Simon Cataldo announced that the Healey-Driscoll…

State grant money supports Acton

November 8, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough), State Representative Simon Cataldo (D-Concord), and State Representative Danillo Sena (D-Acton) congratulate the Town of Acton on securing over $2.3 Million in state grants through the FY26 round of the Community One Stop for Growth to support housing infrastructure, transportation improvements, and economic…

The Bulletin Board – November 8, 2025

November 8, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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 not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

Acton Fire and Police respond to crash involving vehicle and train

November 8, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Acton Police and Fire Departments responded Thursday evening when a commuter rail train struck a vehicle that was stopped on Central Street at the train tracks. On Thursday, Nov. 6, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Acton Police and Fire Departments were called to the area of 117…

The Bulletin Board – November 1, 2025

November 1, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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 not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

Restaurant Week re-cap

November 1, 2025

Jeff BrownandThe Acton Exchange Team

This year’s Restaurant Week featured twelve establishments, each offering a special item or menu. Ever ready for a challenge, Acton Exchange’s writing crew fanned out to sample what Acton had to offer. Rapscallion: Cozy ambience meets comfort food with a brewery. 5 Strawberry Hill Road, Acton: For decades,…

The Bulletin Board – October 25, 2025

October 25, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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 not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

The Bulletin Board – October 18, 2025

October 18, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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 not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

District Management Group presents reorganization scenarios at AB Forward Meeting

October 11, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The conversation about the future of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District (ABRSD) took a major step forward on Oct. 7, 2025, when the AB Forward Steering Committee hosted the consultants from District Management Group (DMGroup) for a public presentation on district reorganization options. The Tuesday evening session, held…

The Bulletin Board – October 11, 2025

October 11, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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 not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

The Bulletin Board – October 4, 2025

October 4, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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 not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

Fatal motorcycle crash in Acton

October 4, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Police Chief James Cogan provided the following statement to the Acton Exchange: Wednesday morning, October 1, at approximately 1:12 a.m. Acton Police responded to the area of Lawsbrook Road and School Street in Acton following a motorcycle crash. Upon arrival on scene, police located the operator of the…

UPDATED: Cycling team rides for the Acton Food Pantry

September 27, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

On Sunday, October 5, walkers and cyclists will set off on the 14th annual Ride for Food, raising funds to fight food insecurity across Massachusetts. This year, for the first time, the Acton Food Pantry (AFP) will be one of the beneficiaries, supported by a dedicated Acton Food…

The Bulletin Board – September 27, 2025

September 27, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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 not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

Six corporate logos from the Acton Exchange's new sponsorship program.

UPDATED: Acton Exchange rolls out sponsorship program

September 20, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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.…

Acton observes 24th anniversary of Sept. 11 tragedy

September 20, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

On Thursday, Sept. 11, Acton safety personnel and residents observed the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Detective Jon Stackhouse led the ceremony outside Acton Public Safety Building, near the monument made of fragments from one of the fallen towers in…

The Bulletin Board – September 20, 2025

September 20, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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 not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

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