Iron Work Farm open houses and living history program The Iron Work Farm continues its “4th Sundays” at Jones Tavern (1 to 3 p.m.) and the Faulkner Homestead (3 to 5 p.m.), as well as the latest living history family program, “Crown Resistance and other Matters of State.” At 1:00 at Jones Tavern, former Acton Minuteman Captain Steve Crosby will read the declaration of the town’s resistance to the restrictions imposed by the British government in 1774. At the Faulkner House, in connection with one act of local “resistance,” members of the Nashoba Valley Weavers Guild will demonstrate the surge

Please join the Acton and Boxborough Democratic Town Committees for their 38th Annual Picnic. Come enjoy an afternoon of great friends, food, and freedom in support of Democracy! Hear your representatives speak, meet candidates, and learn more about what you can do to move democracy forward. Suggested donation: $10 for individuals or $20 per family Pay in advance at Act Blue: Act Blue AB Picnic or pay at the picnic by cash or check payable to the Acton Democratic Town Committee. Please help us support the Acton Food Pantry and bring a non-perishable item to donate.

The social action group Na’aseh (We will Act) of Congregation Beth Elohim, is proud to host State Rep. Simon Cataldo.  Rep. Cataldo will speak about the findings and report of the Special Commission Combatting Anti-Semitism. Rep. Cataldo co-chaired this commission formed in 2024. In time for the start of school, the commission issued its K-12 recommendations. Read the report HERE.   The final report will be released in November. Rep. Cataldo will speak about the commission’s process and its recommendations for school districts, followed by Q & A.  A short reception will follow. Note that this event will be free