The Acton Exchange Team

AB students stage ICE protest

February 14, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

On Monday, February 9, hundreds of Acton Boxborough Regional High School (ABRHS) students walked out of class in an anti-ICE protest. Students Zoe Kriveshko, Suravi Bhatia, Retal Said, and Izzy Kelly organized the event, supported by fellow student Divya Sharma. The event took about a week of planning.…

The Bulletin Board: February 14, 2026

February 14, 2026

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…

Seeing a classic in a new way: Umbrella Stage Company presents “To Kill a Mockingbird”

February 14, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

CONCORD, Mass. – February 10, 2026 – Harper Lee’s 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” sells nearly one million copies each year. But director Scott Edmiston says he is looking to create a uniquely theatrical retelling of the well-known book and film in a new stage…

The Bulletin Board: February 7, 2026

February 7, 2026

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 heads out in the snow

February 7, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Last week’s snow, followed by a major cold snap, sent many Acton residents indoors. However, some folks bundled up to brave the snow for work, play, or just the natural beauty of deep snow and bone-chilling cold. A few Acton residents sent us pictures, and the editors have…

Acton Firefighters battle shed fire on frigid day

February 7, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Acton Fire Department responded late Saturday night to a shed fire, as temperatures hovered in the single digits. On Saturday, Jan. 31, at about 11:06 p.m., Acton Fire received two 911 calls reporting a fire at 278 School St. When crews arrived, they found a 10-by-10-foot shed…

The Bulletin Board: January 31, 2026

January 31, 2026

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…

Looking for Acton snow day pictures

January 31, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Acton, along with much of the rest of the country, was hit with an old-fashioned winter storm that left almost two feet of fluffy white stuff in its wake. Because of the bitter single-digit temperatures, not too many people were out. However, a few hardy souls braved the…

School Committee votes to transition to a grade-banded model this fall, ending open enrollment

January 24, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

At an emotion-laden meeting of the Acton Boxborough Regional School Committee on January 22, a decision-making process that began in May 2025, known as AB Forward, reached its conclusion. Over many months, and utilizing a structured process which prioritized community input and engaged a 19-member Steering Committee to…

The Bulletin Board: January 24, 2026

January 24, 2026

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’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission announces co-chairs

January 24, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Town of Acton Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC, the Commission) is pleased to announce that Melissa Kaplan Morse and Suravi Bhatia will serve as co-chairs of the Commission. Both are dedicated volunteers who bring valuable and thoughtful experience, passion, and leadership to advancing diversity, equity, and…

Flu season is upon us. Not vaccinated yet? You can fix that!

January 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Town of Acton has seen an increase in reported flu cases this winter. These numbers reflect only residents who were tested in a doctor’s office, which means the actual spread of flu in the community is likely much higher. Often, one family member may test positive after…

The Bulletin Board: January 17, 2025

January 18, 2026

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…

Domestic Violence Services Network offers Volunteer Advocate Training

January 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Domestic Violence Services Network (DVSN) is offering a free Volunteer Advocate Training program in March for interested community members. DVSN advocates provide emotional support, risk assessment, and safety planning for victims of domestic violence in our 13 partner communities. The 40-hour training is designed to familiarize volunteers with…

Town of Acton announces new website for CrossTown Connect, the Town’s free transit services

January 10, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Town of Acton is pleased to announce the launch of a new website designed to make it easier for residents to access CrossTown Connect, the Town’s free local transit service. CrossTown Connect offers safe and reliable transportation throughout Acton and Littleton, as well as to medical facilities…

The Bulletin Board: January 10, 2025

January 10, 2026

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…

Legislature approves Acton’s home rule petitions concerning public safety officers’ residency and library trustees

January 10, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

In late December, two home rule petitions from the town of Acton were signed into law by Governor Maura Healey. Changes to residency requirements home rule petition Rep. Danillo Sena, Rep. Simon Cataldo, and Senator Jamie Eldridge announced that H4168, An Act authorizing the town of Acton to…

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…

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