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The Acton Democratic Town Committee is holding a meet and greet for the candidates for Acton's town elections. Meet the Actonians who are stepping up to run for a position, along with some incumbents. Note: Due to a 6:30 School Committee meeting, School Committee members and candidates may only be available from 5:30 to 6.
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Now accepting films from teens in Acton and neighboring towns. New Submission Date! All Genres Welcome If you would like to submit a film or if you have questions, please contact Patrick Snow at Pat.Snow@actontv.org Films must be 10 minutes or less in length Submission Deadline February 8th, 2026 Cash Prizes will be awarded!
Come celebrate 50 years in Acton with Post Road Carpet One.
The Carlisle Dance, with its accompanying potluck dinner, is known as the most sociable dance in the area. Arrive at 6:30 for dinner and conversation, and then dance from 8 until 10. Live music by the Carlisle Band, who bring an eclectic collection of instruments. Outstanding local callers call mostly contradances, plus occasional square and circle dances. Admission is just $6-10 (self-determined sliding scale) for all ages, along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. You'll find us at the lovely Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the Common. Navigate to 27 School St, Carlisle MA and look
Central Middlesex Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and the Acton Health and Human Services sponsored by Acton Fire/EMS/EMD proudly presents a workshop to be prepared for emergencies. In this two-hour workshop you will receive a Make a Plan template and learn about: Why you we need to be prepared Different types of disasters Sheltering in place Evacuation notices Pets Go-bags Presented by Lois Luniewicz, Registered Environmental Health Specialist and Coordinator, Central Middlesex Medical Reserve Corps. Lois has over twenty years experience with Medical Reserve Corps, Emergency Preparedness and Public Health.
Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking Acton’s historic civic center, you will learn about the people, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history, the role of the church, the importance of Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen, nearby historic buildings, memorials and more. The walk is free, but you must register as the walk is limited to 25 people. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Apr11-Acton250 The tour will begin at 1:00PM inside the Acton Memorial Library, in
Danny's Place is turning 20! And the whole community is invited to celebrate. Join us for an evening of live music, familiar faces, and 20 years of memories at 543 Massachusetts Ave in Acton. Featuring a live performance by Sons of Businessmen, a band of Acton-Boxborough Regional High School alumni who have been playing together since 2013, and who are thrilled to come back to Danny's Place for this milestone night. Tickets start at $20. Family and group bundles available. Get tickets and learn more here
The Especially for Me series offers dedicated hours and free admission for families with disabilities. During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment. While the event titles indicate the focus for certain program accommodations, any family that would benefit from a sensory friendly visit is welcome at any time. A medical diagnosis is not required. All Especially for Me events are free to attend, but preregistration is required. More information, dates and registration links can be found online at http://bit.ly/EspeciallyforMe. For these events, the museum
The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road is open on second Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old). Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or to arrange a private tour for a small group, please contact John Fallon through the Boxborough Historical Society.
The Acton-Boxborough Community Compass (AB Resource Center) Mental Wellness Team presents Dayna Altman’s “Bake It Till You Make It” baking presentation and community potluck. Using ingredients as metaphors, Dayna chronicles her struggles with major depression, OCD and an eating disorder through a presentation of honesty, hope and inspiration. Bring your favorite appetizer or dessert (store bought is ok!) and stay for a scrumptious potluck with community-minded neighbors. Free. Rsvp at abccompass.org/nourish
The Town of Acton has engaged Howard Stein Hudson to study feasible Complete Streets accommodations for the Stow Street corridor from the Stow town line to the Martin Street, Stow Street, Liberty Street intersection, including the Jones Field Playground. The purpose of this meeting is to share two complete streets design alternatives that have been drafted by Howard Stein Hudson based off residents’ feedback from the first public meeting and a survey. All feedback and input regarding the design concepts will be recorded and used to inform the finalized designs. Engineers will be available to answer questions. Stay Engaged: Questions