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Bulletin Board: September 5, 2026

September 5, 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. (Please email Calendar events to calendar@actonexchange.org.)

Recent government communiques

From the Town of Acton:

From the Acton-Boxborough Regional Schools:

From the Acton Water District

  • Outdoor Water Use Restriction Update – Level 4 Due to ongoing critical drought in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and diminishing yield of our water supply wells, the Acton Water District has changed the Level 3 Water Use Restriction to a Level 4 Water Use Restriction effective July 20, 2026. 
  • Summer 2026 Water Words, including Report on Water Quality. Address questions to Corey Godfrey or 978-263-9107.

See What’s Happening in the Towns Around Us

Check out the free weekly newsletters and websites of some of our neighboring towns:

GOINGS ON AROUND TOWN

Enjoy a meal out and help support the Acton Exchange! 

Not Your Average Joe’s (305 Main Street) will donate 15% of the price of all meals you eat at the restaurant on September 3, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 24 (not counting alcohol, tax and tip). Tell your server that you want your meal to support the Acton Exchange and show a copy of this flyer. 

As part of the Not Your Average Joe’s fundraiser, every Thursday in September will feature an opportunity to meet and share ideas with some of the volunteers who create your local newspaper. These Thursday dinners convene at 6:00 p.m and are “Dutch treat”– everyone pays for themselves. Prospective volunteers are especially welcome to meet with the group that interests them. RSVP to info@actonexchange.org so we can reserve the right-size table.  

  • Sept. 3: Dinner with the Board of Directors – Talk with the newspaper’s leadership about our work, policies, and future plans. 
  • Sept. 10: Dinner with the Editors – Connect with the editors to discuss recent stories; learn how new stories are developed and edited. Bring your ideas for future stories.
  • Sept. 17: Dinner with the Tech Team – Learn how a small group of volunteers built, maintain, trouble-shoot, and improve our website, communication/collaboration infrastructure, and analytics for tracking reach and impact.
  • Sept. 24: Dinner with the Marketing/Fundraising Team – Find out how the Acton Exchange makes itself known and raises funds as a nonprofit organization; we’d love to hear your ideas for doing this even better.

Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio: 20th Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

The Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio’s 20th outdoor sculpture and poetry exhibit, titled “The Art of Noticing” opens to the public August 26 at the farm’s property at 38 Eldridge Road in Harvard. The exhibit will run from Aug. 26 through Oct. 12, open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for children. 

Curated by orchardist and artist Linda Hoffman and her daughter, artist Ariel Matisse, “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The sculptures, from a variety of artists, are contemplative, playful, poetic, mysterious, and interactive. Poetry has been organized by the farm’s poetry editor, Terry House.

An opening reception, free and open to the public, will be held on Sunday, September 6, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., including a self-guided tour, pick-your-own organic raspberries, music by Greg Carlson, Blase Provitola, and friends, and refreshments. Donations to the farm would be appreciated.

Old Frog Pond Farm is a certified organic farm that brings together agriculture, art, and community. In addition to the annual sculpture exhibit, the farm hosts a variety of artistic and community events, including storytelling, African drumming classes, morning meditation, and sacred fires. There is a self-serve farm stand offering seasonal fruit, honey, jams, herbal teas, beeswax candles, and other specialty items. Click here to learn more about the farm. 

Registration is Open for Acton Parks and Rec Fall Programs

The Acton Recreation Department runs programs for people of all ages in Acton, from young children to adults and families.  For children, the range of programs includes sports such as soccer and archery, outdoor exploration for young children and and introduction to AI for older children.  Adults can learn pickleball or enhance mindfulness with research-supported training.  A family A’kctoberfest Rhythm and Brews festival is planned for September 27.  

To learn more about the offerings and memberships available, and to sign up for programs, go to the Acton Rec website.  

Boxborough FreeBee Market

The Boxborough FreeBee Market will hold weekly “Food Rescue Saturdays” from July 11 through October 2, on the lawn at UCCB (United Church of Christ, Boxborough), 30 Middle Road in Boxborough. The goal is to avoid letting food go to waste. For these events, volunteers collect food from local donors – farms, retailers and others – that would otherwise be thrown out despite being perfectly good to eat. This food is made available to anyone who wants it, with no vetting or residency requirements. 

On four Saturdays during the season, the FreeBee network holds expanded Community Markets. These are designated as larger community events with additional activities and opportunities for people to learn about food rescue, gardening, sustainability, and community organizations. In 2026, upcoming Community Markets will be held on the following dates:

  • Sept 12 – Harvest Market
  • Oct 24 – Halloween/costume finale

See how you can get involved with the FreeBee Markets in the ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ section below. 

Enroll Your Child in ManaBadi Telugu Classes

Registration is now open for the upcoming school year with ManaBadi, a non-profit cultural and language program dedicated to teaching the Telugu language to children ages 4 and up. Students build reading, writing, and conversational skills in a fun, interactive environment. Classes are available in Littleton and other locations.

To learn more and secure a spot, please see the SiliconAndhra ManaBadi Official Website. If you have questions, email Hema Bhuvanagiri ma.bhuvanagiri@manabadi.siliconandhra.org or call at 773-807-0478.

English At Large Conversation Classes

Looking to practice your English speaking skills? Join a free conversation group with English At Large to build your skills and confidence speaking English in a group setting with the support of trained facilitators. “English At Large” conversation groups are for intermediate to advanced adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening for 90 minutes once per week. Join a group of 10-12 learners and two facilitators to discuss topics including American culture and holidays, idioms, and daily life situations. For more information about English At Large conversation groups, visit our conversation group page, or email info@englishatlarge.org.

Acton Nursing Services offers free loans of home-health equipment

Acton Nursing Services (ANS) offers a range of home-health equipment on free loan on a first-come-first-served basis for Acton residents of any age. Whether it’s a slip-and-fall accident on snow or ice, a sports accident, a motor vehicle incident, or recovery time at home after a hospital procedure, ANS can often offer free equipment like crutches, canes, wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, and more.

Recovery can be hard enough; why make it more expensive than it has to be? Call: 978.929.6650 to check availability. These items are also available on loan to residents hosting visitors from out of town who may need them during their stay.

Full information about ANS’ year-round services for all Acton residents is available at https://www.actonnursingservice.com. 

Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council Community Survey

The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council (ABCC) supports performances, arts, humanities, and cultural programs in and around Acton and Boxborough. Each year, the Massachusetts Legislature appropriates funding to the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), which distributes those funds to the 329 all-volunteer local cultural councils throughout the commonwealth. These grants are guided by MCC funding priorities, along with local community needs.

We invite all community members to participate in our Community Cultural Survey, using the link below. Your feedback will help the ABCC better understand the cultural interests and needs of our residents and guide future funding priorities for local arts and cultural programming. Thank you for helping shape the future of cultural programming in our community!

Take the Survey

ABCC also invites any interested residents from Acton-Boxborough to join the council. To learn more about the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council, visit actonboxboroughculturalcouncil.org or email abccinformation@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market seeks volunteers

The Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market is open for the season and is seeking volunteers to help with a variety of tasks. Community members can play a hands-on role in supporting local farmers, small businesses, and facilitating access to fresh, healthy food.

Volunteers help with a variety of activities, such as market setup and breakdown, greeting visitors, helping vendors, and other tasks. Visit the Volunteer Information Website to learn more about the types of volunteer opportunities available and how you can sign up. 

See related article in the June 6, 2026 edition of the Acton Exchange.

Domestic Violence Services Network Volunteer Advocate Training

The Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) will be offering a free volunteer advocate training program for interested community members. DVSN advocates provide direct service to domestic violence survivors, including emotional support, risk assessment and safety planning, in 13 partner communities. 

Training will take a total of 40 hours over a 3-week period from September 28 through October 16. Volunteer advocates will have an additional 10-12 hours of supervised field training after completing the classroom training. There is no cost to participate. 

Click here for information, including the dates, times and location of training. You can call (978) 318-3421 or email training@dvsn.org for more information and/or to request an application. for additional information and/or to request an application.. 

Applications for the training program must be submitted by Wednesday, September 16, 2026. 

Acton Food Pantry seeks volunteers and donations of food

The Acton Food Pantry has been providing food for residents in need in Acton, Boxborough, and surrounding towns since 1984. It typically serves 350 families per week and relies heavily on volunteers.

Current needs include:

  • People who have flexibility to volunteer for daytime shifts, particularly on Wednesdays.
  • People who might be interested in helping with Saturday morning pickups at Stop & Shop or Trader Joe’s.
  • Fluent Portuguese speakers to help us better serve our Brazilian client population.

We always need a roster of substitutes and have a variety of opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete a preliminary application on the Pantry website here or email volunteercoordinator@actonfoodpantry.org.

The Acton Food Pantry desperately needs dry and canned dog and cat food. Smaller bags are better so more can be distributed to every family in need.

The following information and more can be found at www.actonfoodpantry.org/food.

Donations can be delivered directly to Acton Food Pantry at the following times:

  • Mondays from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays from 12:00 n.-2:00 p.m.
  • Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Please note we cannot accommodate drop-offs on Wednesdays when we are open. Please see the calendar on the home page for open/close times.

If you are unable to bring your donations at those times, please call us at 978-635-9295 and we will arrange another time with you. Donations can also be dropped into the drop boxes at the locations listed at the website. Or easier yet, donate via our Amazon Wish List!

Boston Area Gleaners seeks volunteers

Boston Area Gleaners was established to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for residents in our communities, while also supporting local farms and reducing food waste. 

This work is made possible by our network of extraordinary volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering with us, visit our website to learn more and sign up, and to see our list of current opportunities. We hope to see you soon!

Danny’s Place seeks volunteers

Calling all high school and junior high school students! Volunteer at Danny’s Place, 543 Mass Ave., after school or on your days off.

We’re looking for enthusiastic helpers/volunteers to join our team at Danny’s Place. Support our programs, gain valuable administrative skills, and make a difference in your community. Flexible hours & meaningful opportunities await!

Email us to apply: info@dannys-place.org.

Household Goods seeks volunteers

Can you help people in need make a home? We urgently need volunteers to help in a number of ways.

Thursday and Saturday afternoons help is greatly needed to load furniture onto our clients’ trucks. Haven’t volunteered yet? Sign up for a new volunteer orientation. Find out more or register here.

For more information, please go to: https://www.householdgoods.org/volunteering/ 

or email: volunteercoordinator@actonfoodpantry.org

The Swap Shop seeks volunteers

The Swap Shop, located at the Acton Transfer Station, helps keep good things out of the trash. We are open May through October, Tuesday through Saturday. See Town of Acton Swap Shop website for details.

We’d love to have more volunteers so we can be open for more hours. Volunteers choose their hours. To learn about volunteering, contact Debby Andell debbyandell@gmail.com

Community Supper needs weekly veggie transport

Community Supper provides free dinner and companionship every Wednesday night, year round, to approximately 130 people who live in and around Acton. 

Community Supper is looking for a volunteer as soon as possible with a pickup truck or SUV to transport our weekly vegetable donation.

Each Wednesday (around noon) through late September, you’ll pick up 6–8 tubs of fresh vegetables from The Food Project (near Walden Woods) and deliver them to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (472 Massachusetts Ave in Acton).

If you can help on a regular basis—or even serve as a backup driver—please send an email to mtcalvarycommunitysupper@gmail.com. Your help ensures we can continue serving fresh produce with our community meals. Thank you!

Boxborough Freebee Market 

See item in ‘Goings On Around Town’ section above to learn about the Boxborough FreeBee Market.

You can get involved with the Boxborough FreeBee Market by going to our website volunteer page. Here are some of the ways you can help:

  • Gardening for veterans and novices. Sign up here: 
  • Volunteering. Indicate your interests here.
  • We also need a volunteer to keep our social media feeds on Facebook, Instagram, and perhaps TikTok. 

Archaeology Project at Faulkner Homestead in South Acton

Have you ever dug up something and wondered what it was?

The oldest house in Acton has a tailings pile that we will screen to recover and document artifacts! These objects will potentially interpret the daily lives of Mill Corner starting in 1702 and potential ties to the events of April 19, 1775.

No experience is needed as training will be provided. This is for adults only.

The project gets underway on Labor Day (September 7, 2026) and we are asking for volunteers. Additional dates will be announced throughout the autumn. The project is sponsored by Iron Work Farm of Acton, stewards of the Faulkner House and Jones Tavern. The project will be directed by Kimberley Connors, former Acton Historical Commission Chair, and founder of Archaeology Outreach. She is well known for her work documenting and protecting sites, as well as her hands-on mock excavations with ABRSD students.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/oEtogMw3Tdz9y8bd6 or email k.connors@post.harvard.edu.

Minuteman Senior Services needs meal delivery drivers 

Minuteman Senior Services is a non-profit agency providing a variety of services to older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers in Acton, Concord, Maynard and other nearby towns. One of the roles they play is providing meals to the growing number of older adults who rely on access to nutritious meals and the social connection of a friendly visit in order to remain safely and independently at home. 

Minuteman Senior Services is looking for caring volunteers to deliver meals to homebound older adults. Delivery hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and volunteers can choose to serve once a week or twice a month. Mileage reimbursement is available. This service can have a lasting impact on the life of an older adult in the community. 

To learn more or sign up to volunteer, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 781-221-7093 or email volunteer@MinutemanSenior.org. 

ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Faith-based organizations

Faith-based organizations in and near Acton provide a myriad of opportunities for connecting and serving, as well as worshipping. Check out these websites for more details:

Unless otherwise noted, the organization is in Acton.

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