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Open Door Theater takes flight with HONK!

March 14, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

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…

Bulletin Board: June 27, 2026

June 27, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

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. (Please email Calendar events to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Recent government communiques From the Town of Acton:…

Seventh graders present their civics research

June 20, 2026

by Leslie Hogan

On June 9 and 10, over 400 seventh graders from RJ Grey Junior High School participated in what has become an annual Civics Fair event that community members participate in. The Civics Fair was held at the RJ Grey library during school hours and the gymnasium in the…

Saad Dinno of Acton Pharmacy wins highest honors from Mass. Pharmacy Association

June 20, 2026

by Megan Kivela

Saad Dinno, co-owner of the Dinno Health Family of Pharmacies, received the 2026 Bowl of Hygeia Award from the Massachusetts Pharmacy Association. Established in 1958, the annual award recognizes pharmacists who possess outstanding records of civic leadership in their communities. This award is considered one of the highest…

Acton Hosts 2026 Boston International Asian Music Festival

June 20, 2026

by Meghan Li

On June 13, the 2026 Boston International Asian Music Festival brought together performers, community leaders, elected officials, and residents from across Massachusetts for a vibrant celebration of Asian cultures through contemporary and tradition music, dance, and other cultural arts. Held at NARA Park in Acton, the festival highlighted…

Bulletin Board: June 20, 2026

June 20, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

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. (Please email Calendar events to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Recent government communiques From the Town: From the…

My Dearest Friend: A play about letters and revolution

June 20, 2026

by Miriam Lezak

On June 15, the new Time Travel Theatrical Company presented “My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams” at Great Road Church in Acton. The play, written by Peter Manos, is based on the letters written by John and Abigail over the decades before, during, and…

Acton Nature Watch: Blue Moon (May 16 – June 14, 2026)

June 20, 2026

by Rob Gogan

May May 16: AMERICAN ROBINS build a nest (before May 3), lay eggs (May 3), chicks hatch (May 13), grow, and fledge (May 28), on an Indian Village porch. May 17: Two BEAVERS try to cross Mass. Ave. by the culvert near the Acton Water District Facility, but…

Business Briefs: June 20, 2026

June 20, 2026

by Jeff Brown

New trade building on Great Road closer to reality. Demolition of the 1980s three store brick strip mall at 465-459 Great Road is scheduled for later this month. The building was the recent home of Acton Convenience. Last year Great Road Antiques and ThinkForFun moved to different locations…

Four options to replace the Concord Rotary: What you need to know before the June 24 hearing

June 13, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

The clock is ticking. On June 24 at 6:00 p.m., residents will have their first formal opportunity to weigh in on how one of the most frustrating bottlenecks in the region gets fixed. The public comment hearing will be held at Concord Middle School auditorium, 835 Old Marlboro…

Bulletin Board: June 13, 2026

June 13, 2026

Tom BealsandThe Acton Exchange Team

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. (Please email Calendar events to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Recent government communiques Acton’s Economic Development director provides…

Obituary: Michael Barton

June 13, 2026

by Family

Michael Earl Barton of Sandwich died at Tufts Medical Center on May 24. He was 79. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts in October, 1946, to Velma and Donald Barton, he graduated from Acton-Boxborough High School. Michael studied voice at the University of Colorado. Although his career led him to…

Acton Water District completes PFAS filtration upgrades

June 13, 2026

by Ron Parenti

On May 4, the Acton Water District (AWD) announced that the installation of the equipment needed to remove PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) from Acton’s drinking water is nearing completion, and that PFAS levels from all three of the District’s operating treatment plants have been reduced to non-detectable…

Firefighter Stephen Flanagan graduates from MA Firefighting Academy

June 13, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Acton Fire Department is pleased to announce that Firefighter Stephen Flanagan graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program Class #339. Flanagan was one of 31 firefighters who graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program on June 5. Firefighter…

Bulletin Board: June 6, 2026

June 6, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

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.…

The AB Farmers Market: 17 years of fresh food, music, art, and fun

June 6, 2026

by David Gerratt

In 2008, a handful of committed local residents got together to talk about creating a farmers market for the towns of Acton and Boxborough. They brainstormed, created policies, brought volunteers on board, negotiated with the Town of Acton for space and support, and reached out to local vendors.…

Afternoon Tea and lecture at historic Wright Tavern

June 6, 2026

by Joan Milnes

Members of the Theater and Concert interest group from the Acton Woman’s Club attended an afternoon tea and lecture held inside the historic Wright Tavern in Concord on May 24. Local historian Amy Cole spoke about the history of ladies’ afternoon teas and how they helped to advance…

Northeast Massachusetts worsens to critical drought as rainfall and streamflow continue to decline

May 30, 2026

by Kim Kastens

On May 22, MA Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared a Level 3: Critical Drought for the Northeast Drought Management Region, which includes Essex, Middlesex and Suffolk Counties. The designation follows years of below-average rainfall and declining streamflow across the state, signaling worsening drought conditions…

The Bulletin Board: May 23, 2026

May 23, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

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.…

Warrior Women’s Sports Club grows and chalks up wins

May 23, 2026

by Nilima Kasar

The Warrior Women’s Sports Club is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing women’s recreational and competitive sports communities in the region. Founded just two years ago, the club, described in a 2024 Acton Exchange article, has already built a strong presence by creating opportunities for women to participate…

BA-B qualifies three boats for USRowing Youth Nationals, makes Stotesbury final

May 23, 2026

by Tom Hartley

Bromfield Acton-Boxborough (B-AB) split forces across two states this past weekend and came home from New Jersey with three tickets to the USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida, while also earning a berth in a prestigious final at the nation’s most storied scholastic regatta, Stotesbury, in Philadelphia.…

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