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Acton fetes Fourth with food, fireworks, and Thirty6 Red

July 12, 2025
July 4, NARA Park, Acton. Whether fans arrived early for the music of Thirty6 Red, or later for just the fireworks, they were rewarded with perfect weather for Acton’s annual patriotic bash. But many might have found it to be worth the trip just for the food truck offerings, which included traditional barbecue, Indian, Thai, Brazilian, bakery items, and even chocolate covered fruit and cheesecake. As expected, slushes and lemonade were also big sellers. The Town again offered free bus shuttles to NARA from the Nagog Park shopping center off Great Road, but, with traffic backed up beyond Lake Nagog…
a group of people views an exibit

After Hours Archaeology Tour for Pine Hawk Friends

October 23, 2023
On Sunday, October 15, seven Friends of Pine Hawk members traveled to the Robbins Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology in Middleborough, home of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society and a collection of 200,000+ cultural items. This after-hours tour of the museum was led by Greg Lott and Judi Macioci.…
A speaker behind a podium and an aerial terrain map on a video screen.

Friends of Pine Hawk Kick Off Archaeology Month

October 9, 2023
On Thursday, October 5, more than thirty residents gathered in the Meeting Room of the Acton Memorial Library and online for the first event honoring this year’s Archaeology Month, hosted by Friends of Pine Hawk. The speaker, former Town of Acton Health Director, Doug Halley, presented “From Pine…
Woodlawn Cemetery Revolutionary War era tombstones

Revolutionary Gravestones Get a Facelift

October 2, 2023
Work is almost complete on the renovation of the Revolutionary War section of Woodlawn Cemetery in Acton. MKai Nalenz, President and Chief Conservator at Gravestone Services of New England, reports that he expects the work to be finished in mid-October. You might be lucky enough to see him…
View of East Acton Village Green

East Acton Village Green Commemoration

September 11, 2023
A crowd of about fifty people managed to attend the East Acton Village Green (EAVG) commemoration event on Saturday, September 9, despite downed trees, closed roads, and power outages around town caused by Friday afternoon’s storm. Select Board Chair Jim Snyder-Grant welcomed those gathered and provided opening remarks,…
Musicians on a stage

Review: Asian Music Festival at NARA Park

August 25, 2023
On a rainbow-kissed Saturday evening after a summer rain, June 24, the Town of Acton hosted a splendid Asian music concert at NARA Park, part of the Town’s summer concert series. Asian families from the community and other residents, including children and grandparents, gathered on the grassy grounds…
Original front entrance to the Acton Memorial Libray, the older brick building part.

Joining the Conversation

August 14, 2023
Each week people from literally all over the world meet in the Acton library to practice speaking and listening to English in a “conversation group.” This small, supportive group gives newcomers to the United States a chance to become more fluent in English and learn about American culture.…

India’s Independence Day Celebration

August 6, 2023
A crowd of about sixty gathered at Acton Town Hall on Sunday August 6, to commemorate the 77th Anniversary of India’s Independence Day. The event was organized by Acton Indian Americans and India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB), an organization that promotes civic leadership, community service, youth engagement,…
Bugles Across America attendees

Bugles Across America

August 6, 2023
Since September 2015, Acton residents have been gathering monthly at the Town Common for a monthly Bugles Across America service, a short memorial to those who lost their lives in service to our country. The service concludes with a live playing of “Taps” by two volunteer buglers. The…
Photo of tree with species identified in Mandarin and English.

The Intersectional Environmentalist visits the Acton Arboretum

July 24, 2023
This summer, Acton residents are joining together in the first annual Community Read, part of a program called “Stories Connect Us.” The book for this summer’s read is The Intersectional Environmentalist, by Leah Thomas. The author examines the intersection of environmentalism, racism, and privilege, and makes the case…
Photograph of Boy Scout in uniform pushing a load of musical instruments.

Scouting for Instruments

July 2, 2023
by Groton Hill Music Center via Acton Newspaper Initiative Arjun Saulnier, a member of Boy Scouts Troop 284 of Acton, didn’t have to look far to find an Eagle Scout project that was a great fit. The recent Acton-Boxborough Regional High School graduate and longtime violin student of…
Mural of multiple people and cultural things happening in West Concord

Visitors Tour the West Concord Junction Cultural District

June 30, 2023
On Monday, July 17, State Representative Simon Cataldo and the West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee hosted a walking tour of the Cultural District and a roundtable discussion with Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, and Carolyn Cole, Program Officer, of the Mass Cultural Council (MCC). Fifty or so…
Picture of a young woman waving lgbtq+ flag under the sky

Acton Pride Drag Show

June 28, 2023
Friday, June 16 – Acton Pride Drag Show, NARA Amphitheater, 8:00pm Ages 14 and up. Online Tickets can be purchased for $10/person. $15/person at the gate. Info and Ticket Orders here! Performers include: Onya Neez, Mal E Fishn’t, Sasha Stone, Ms. Petty, Lana Backwards, Stef Anya, and Servixx.…
In background, rainbow flag of LGBTQ+ pride; in foreground, two hands forming a heart.

Acton Pride Festival

June 28, 2023
Saturday, June 17 – Acton Pride Festival, NARA Amphitheater, 12:00-3:00pm Free Event for all ages! The Acton Pride Festival has been made possible by a Festival Grant from Mass Cultural Council and sponsorships from businesses and residents in our community. The Town of Acton is proud to receive…
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