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Open Door Theater takes flight with HONK!

March 14, 2026
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Open Door Theater of Acton, one of the only integrated and accessible theater companies in the country, will stage the award-winning musical HONK! this March. HONK!, a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story, is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages during its run next month at the Dragonfly Theater at R.J. Grey Jr. High School in Acton, MA. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his siblings, and others are quick to notice and point this out. Ugly is kind-hearted, awkward and innocent, and his journey of self-discovery is the…
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The Bulletin Board: March 20, 2026

March 21, 2026
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For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date, you are in the right place here at the Bulletin Board. Please email your Bulletin Board announcements to bulletinboard@actonexchange.org. (For what’s happening today or tomorrow or on any specific day, see the Calendar.…
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Acton’s poop problem

March 21, 2026
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On a recent walk around NARA park, the paved path around the pond was fouled with at least 15 piles of dog poop. Since this is a common walking path, many had been squished by the shoe of an innocent walker. The problem is not limited to this…
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Wonder opens

March 21, 2026
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A long anticipated grand opening and ribbon cutting took place at Wonder Restaurant on Thursday, March 4. Wonder is located in Brookside Shops, 145 Great Rd., Acton. Company executives and store staff joined Select Board members, Senator Jamie Eldridge, Representative Dan Sena, and Economic Development Director Patricia Costa.…
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The Bulletin Board: March 13, 2026

March 14, 2026
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For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date, you are in the right place here at the Bulletin Board. Please email your Bulletin Board announcements to bulletinboard@actonexchange.org. (For what’s happening today or tomorrow or on any specific day, see the Calendar.…
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Acton fife and drummers join Roxbury 250 commemoration

March 14, 2026
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On Saturday, March 7, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s office hosted “The 250th Anniversary of Henry Knox and Roxbury’s Legacy of Liberty.” Acton area re-enactors and musicians participated. The Sudbury Ancient Fyfe and Drum Companie, including two members from Acton, Stephanie Smoot and Dale Wilson, joined the traditional horse…
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JR Rug Gallery to close

March 14, 2026
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Movses Movsesian moved from Armenia to the United States, hoping to find employment as a chemical engineer. That didn’t work out but he did land in the rug business, first by demonstrating an ability to repair rugs, a skill he picked up by watching his grandmother in his…
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The Bulletin Board: March 6, 2026

March 7, 2026
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School Committee Update: Feb. 26 and Mar. 5, 2026

March 7, 2026
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The School Committee held their annual hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget on March 5. The hearing is required by Massachusetts Law and is an opportunity for community members to provide feedback. The final School Committee vote is scheduled for March 19. The district’s budget will…
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Energize Acton open house

March 7, 2026
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By the time the afternoon open house began, the morning’s light snow had melted off the roof of David Martin’s home on High St. Now the black tiles that covered the entire roof of the garrison colonial were visible. Each tile was a mini solar panel. Connected together,…
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The Bulletin Board: Feb. 28, 2026

February 28, 2026
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Select Board Notes: February 23, 2026

February 28, 2026
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Opening remarks Revised Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Budget Mr. Mangiaratti, noting the requirement for the Town Manager to transmit a budget to the Finance Committee before Annual Town Meeting, presented a revised Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Budget and Capital Plan. In a Memo, and in remarks to the…
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Old church to get new steeple

February 28, 2026
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A historically significant repair project is set to begin this spring in West Acton. The church at 592 Massachusetts Avenue is located within the West Acton Village Historic District and stands as the village’s oldest active church. The original West Acton Baptist Church, built in 1846, was destroyed…
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The Bulletin Board: Feb. 21, 2026

February 21, 2026
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The Bulletin Board: Feb. 21, 2026 Reminder to readers: Our front page can’t hold all the news. To see all of this week’s new articles, go to the All News page. What’s the Bulletin Board? For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time…
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Obituary: Rocco “Rocky” Brienzo

February 21, 2026
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Rocco “Rocky” Brienzo, of Maynard and a former longtime resident of Lynn, died peacefully Jan. 30, 2026 at his home. He was 106 years old. He was the beloved husband of the late Marguerite H. (Sindoni) Brienzo to whom he was married 75 years at the time of…
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Obituary: Richard Mark Golembeski

February 19, 2026
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Richard Mark Golembeski, 84, formerly of Acton, MA, passed away surrounded by family on January 27, 2026 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on January 14, 1942, in Needham, Massachusetts, he was the son of Stanley and Sally (Olbrys) Golembeski. Richard grew up in Needham and graduated…
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School Committee endorses a preliminary budget for FY27

February 14, 2026
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With the AB Forward elementary school reorganization in the initial stages of implementation, the School Committee turned their attention to the 2026-27 (FY27) budget, approving a preliminary budget for the district of $122,593,238 at their budget workshop on February 9. The amount represents a 4.75% increase over FY26.…
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The Bulletin Board: February 7, 2026

February 7, 2026
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