Patricia McTiernan

Addressing opioid use disorder: next steps for Acton

May 30, 2026
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On May 19, Penny Funaiole, Acton’s Health and Family Services Director, held a public information session called “Opioid Settlement: What’s it all about?” Funaiole outlined the issues around opioid use disorder and discussed the Acton Health Department plans to use the Opioid Settlement Funds distributed by Commonwealth for…
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Board of Health meeting recap, October 28, 2025

November 8, 2025
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The Acton Board of Health met on October 28, discussing a range of new and ongoing issues. Boardwalk School: hazardous materials control permit and wastewater monitoring As reported earlier, the Board voted on September 30 to deny a hazardous materials control permit for the Boardwalk School’s battery energy…
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Acton Historical Society Celebrates 65 Years

October 25, 2025
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Vintage cars, reenactors in Colonial dress, and sweet treats greeted visitors to the Acton Historical Society’s (Society) 65th anniversary celebration on October 19. Held at the Society’s headquarters at 300 Main Street, the event featured self-guided tours of historic Hosmer House and the nearby Barn, interaction with members…
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Board of Health Notes: July 29, 2025

August 9, 2025
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The Acton Board of Health met on July 29, with the discussion largely focused on wastewater management. Wastewater Management The most complicated situation discussed involves 979 Main Street, a property that straddles two lots and falls within municipal groundwater protection zone 1. The property houses a machine shop…
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