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The Department of Public Works is hosting an Open House Event to discuss proposed road improvements on Central Street from Main Street to Martin Street. We’re hosting the open house so community members can: Review existing conditions Share concerns about speeding and safety Talk about walking and biking needs Talk about improvements Ask questions and provide feedback
Sign up here for the Zoom link! Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelyn's many enthusiastic reviews. This program is in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
The event will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 PM at Acton Congregational Church and the grounds of Acton Memorial Library. This year’s theme is Black Art as a Form of Resistance, Storytelling, and Cultural Preservation. Schedule: 1:00 PM — Welcome and Opening Remarks at Acton Congregational Church 1:15 PM — Keynote Program featuring Adam Clayton Powell IV, Professor of Engineering at WPI and grandson of activist, pianist, and performer Hazel Scott 2:00 PM — Crocodile River Dance: African Drumming and Dance Workshop on the library lawn 3:00 PM — Spoken Word and Poetry Program featuring student and community voices 4:00 PM — Program Concludes Hosted by the Acton
The cow is coming, the cow is coming! The Acton Lions Town Fair returns to the School Street fields (with its distinctive giant cow on Rt 2). Come join us for rides, food, games, and fun! The Lion’s Club is a global service organization best known for its decades-long commitment to fighting blindness and preserving sight as well as community fundraising, with donations and service back into the local community and nationally as well as internationally. http://www.actonlions.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ActonLionsClub/
On the third Saturday of every month (except June, which is 2nd Saturday), you can recycle your clean styrofoam containers. For details about the 2025 schedule, and what you can recycle, see https://actonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10278/Polystyrene-collection-days-and-guide-2025.
Join the folks from Fixit Clinic to learn and (with luck) repair! We provide the space, tools, and expert coaches for free to help you tinker, troubleshoot, and perhaps fix your small appliances, toys, devices, clothing, electronics, or other items. To help the Fixit folks plan, please let us know what you’ll bring to the 6/20/26 event at Check in your repair project for Fixit Clinic.
Join our characters, Po Po and Kung Kung, as they celebrate Chinese New Year by making dumplings and sharing the story of The Great Race with their grandkids, Freddie and Ivy. The show weaves a family celebration with a re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore—the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac. This program is funded in part by grants from the Acton-Boxborough, Concord, Harvard, Littleton, and Westford local cultural councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
The cow is coming, the cow is coming! The Acton Lions Town Fair returns to the School Street fields (with its distinctive giant cow on Rt 2). Come join us for rides, food, games, and fun! The Lion’s Club is a global service organization best known for its decades-long commitment to fighting blindness and preserving sight as well as community fundraising, with donations and service back into the local community and nationally as well as internationally. http://www.actonlions.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ActonLionsClub/
Together let's celebrate summer, local food, and support the critical work we do bringing healthy food from farms to families. Grab a bite from our local caterer or a drink from the bar! You can purchase delicious food catered by the iCater Team at Pine Street Inn. Meal tickets will be available for purchase and kids under 12 eat free! All beverages (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic options) are complimentary! Check out our raffle items! Farm fun for everyone! We will be offering farm tours (see our new distribution center!), hay rides, live music, yard games and more. Tickets are free,
The Carlisle Cultural Council welcomes guests of all ages to an all-afternoon outdoor concert on Sunday, June 21 featuring 11 bands on 2 stages under tents on a playing field. Note: Everyone is welcome at the Sunday concert. Friday and Saturday events are for Carlisle residents. Sunday schedule For more information, see: Music Festival FAQ.
The cow is coming, the cow is coming! The Acton Lions Town Fair returns to the School Street fields (with its distinctive giant cow on Rt 2). Come join us for rides, food, games, and fun! The Lion’s Club is a global service organization best known for its decades-long commitment to fighting blindness and preserving sight as well as community fundraising, with donations and service back into the local community and nationally as well as internationally. http://www.actonlions.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ActonLionsClub/
Join our characters, Po Po and Kung Kung, as they celebrate Chinese New Year by making dumplings and sharing the story of The Great Race with their grandkids, Freddie and Ivy. The show weaves a family celebration with a re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore—the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac. This program is funded in part by grants from the Acton-Boxborough, Concord, Harvard, Littleton, and Westford local cultural councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.