If you are a registered voter in Acton, today is your day to participate in democracy! There are three contested races on the ballot: Select Board School Committee Water Commissioner In addition, there are two ballot questions: Ballot question 1 asks whether the town is allowed to pay for a new Department of Public Works building outside the normal limits of Proposition 2 1/2. Ballot question 2 asks the town to increase the number of members in the Historic District Commission from 6 to 7 (the closest odd number). For information about the candidates and ballot questions, see Who and

Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. This month's topic will be on the U.S. pullback from supporting International Benefit Organizations. The current administration is removing support for USAID (Agency for International Development), UNESCO (Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), UNHRC (Human Rights Council), UNICEF (International Children's Emergency Fund), UNRWA (Relief and Works Agency) and UNWHO (World Health Organization). Reasons cited

Zoom Virtual Program, sign up here for the zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/3rjtruhy In partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library. Tammy Gooler Loeb, author of Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacle and Design A Career That Fulfills You, will offer insights from her 20+ years of experience as a career and executive coach. This webinar will inspire people to build careers that are fulfilling and meaningful!

Join the Acton Conservation Commission and the Acton Land Stewardship Committee for a special lecture by Land Stewardship Committee member John Watlington  on invasive plant species. Curious about what they are? Where are they in town? Or how can I remove them? Come and learn all about everything invasive plant species.

A Story of Resistance & Bravery in WWII, featuring the Jewish Partisans In commemoration of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), the Adult Education Committee will be screening Four Winters, followed by a conversation with the film director, Julia Mintz. There will be a short religious service before the screening. FILM SYNOPSIS  Over 25,000 Jewish partisans fought back against the Nazis and their collaborators from deep within the forests of WWII’s Eastern Europe, Ukraine and Belarus. Against extraordinary odds, they escaped Nazi slaughter, transforming from young innocents to courageous resistance fighters. Shattering the myth of Jewish passivity, these last surviving partisans tell their stories

Choose from a 25-mile, 50-mile, or 100-K bike ride, or a 5K walk! Team Participant: Entry fee: $85, Fundraising Minimum $350 Riders between 14-18 must be accompanied by an adult, 5K open to all Email Team Captain Andrew Gruskay here to join the AFP Ride for Food Team! Every mile we ride or walk gets us closer to ensuring no one goes hungry. 100% of rider-raised funds collected by Team AFP goes back to our pantry.​ For event details, see the Ride for Food website. The Acton Food Pantry's website is here. Sign up begins May 1 for the October 5 event.

It's National Cohousing Week, and many cohousing neighborhoods, including one in West Acton, are giving tours of neighborhoods and any houses for sale. Visit (and share breakfast with us) to learn about this type of intentional community and how residents and non-residents alike can participate. Find us on the Cohousing Association of the United States calendar.  Email us to RSVP and get directions.

Location: West Acton Citizens' Library | 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton MA 01720 Adult program. Join for some creativity and fun! Attendees will enjoy a presentation about collaging followed by a chance to build their own. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring anything you would like to include in your collage. Registration Required: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/collage-making-2/