The Acton Exchange Team

The Bulletin Board: December 20, 2025

December 20, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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…

Acton Exchange wraps up another successful year

December 20, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

As 2025 winds down, the editors of the Acton Exchange would like to take a quick look back. We are wrapping up our second full year of publication and have, for many people in town, become a valuable resource for what’s going on, why it matters, and how…

Help make Acton healthier and more welcoming; join a community focus group

December 20, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Town of Acton invites everyone who lives or works in Acton to participate in a community focus group and share their experiences, ideas, and hopes for the town. These small group conversations will help guide future plans related to health, well-being, and equity in Acton. This initiative…

Acton’s season of lights

December 20, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Music and lights abound, and Acton residents and businesses are out there performing the usual holiday rituals. Artists are selling their work at fairs, galleries, and open houses, such as Emerson Umbrella, Church of the Good Shepherd, 6 Bridges Gallery in Maynard, and Sudbury Art Association’s Holiday Market,…

Stay well this respiratory season: simple steps to keep yourself healthy

December 13, 2025

Emerson HealthandThe Acton Exchange Team

Acton has been seeing a small uptick in influenza cases, similar to the trend across Massachusetts, according to Health Director Penny Funaiole. The numbers in town remain low, but Funaiole says it’s still a good reminder for everyone to take precautions. It’s also important to remember that local…

The Bulletin Board: December 13, 2025

December 13, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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…

Obituary: James (“Jim”) Patrick Connolly

December 13, 2025

FamilyandThe Acton Exchange Team

James Patrick Connolly passed away peacefully at Boston Medical Center on Nov. 20, 2025, with his nephews Sean and Timothy Connolly at his side. Born Feb. 27, 1936, to Michael and Margaret Connolly, Jim grew up in Waltham, where he graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in 1953.…

Emerson Health launches $60 million fundraising campaign for new Emergency Department

December 13, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Emerson Health announced the launch of a $60 million fundraising campaign, the most significant philanthropic opportunity in the organization’s nearly 115-year history. The campaign — Transforming Health — includes construction of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department (ED) and comprehensive upgrades on the health system’s main campus in Concord. The…

Rolling into 2026, the Town of Acton needs you!

December 6, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

What makes Acton a great place to live? The volunteers! Acton has over 40 boards and committees, through which many of your fellow Actonians already help determine the flavor of our town. As we roll into 2026, know that many boards and committees are looking for members. You…

The Bulletin Board – December 6, 2025

December 6, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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…

School District narrows reorganization options: Community voices shape the future of local education

November 22, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The November 18 AB Forward Steering Committee meeting marked a turning point in Acton-Boxborough’s reorganization process, as members used new data and public feedback to begin narrowing long-term options for the district’s elementary schools. In a critical step toward creating a financially sustainable model for the district, the…

The Bulletin Board – November 22, 2025

November 22, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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…

A pen and ink drawing of a kitchen counterand sink piled high with dirty dishes. In the foreground, a pair of legs rests on the sofa.

Acton Exchange takes nap(s)

November 22, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Acton Exchange Editorial and Tech teams will be taking a few rest periods this holiday season. We will not publish an issue on Thanksgiving week, and we will also take a break for two weeks from Christmas through New Year’s. Our experience with past vacations shows us…

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…

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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…

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