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Art mural “Great Place to Learn and Grow” unveiled

November 1, 2025

by Jeff Brown

Acton’s newest piece of public art was unveiled on Friday, October 17. The twelve-foot-square mural is mounted on the back wall of Donelan’s in Gould’s Plaza, visible from the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail and Brooks St. Several town and state officials attended the ceremony in the parking lot,…

Acton Exchange launches fundraiser with matching funds from major foundations

November 1, 2025

Michael BrandtandBob Miller

During the months of November and December, The Acton Exchange (AE) will be participating in its most ambitious fundraising effort to date, in collaboration with the NewsMatch program of the Institute for Non-profit News (INN) INN is a nonprofit national organization that provides resources, training materials, and other…

Community updates and collaboration take center stage at October’s “Java with John”

November 1, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

At the October 17 Java with John gathering at the Acton Senior Center, Town Manager John Mangiaratti led a discussion that covered everything from infrastructure improvements and library programs to school initiatives and housing development. The monthly event, which is broadcast live on Acton TV, continues to serve…

Household Goods celebrates milestone and kicks off “Furnish the Future” fundraising

November 1, 2025

by Nancy Knoblock Hunton

Household Goods of Acton celebrated 35 years of furnishing homes for people in need with an Oktoberfest party on October 22. The event, held at its headquarters at 530 Main Street, recognized volunteers, staff, and donors for their contributions to the nonprofit’s success. Over 200 people turned out…

The Bulletin Board – November 1, 2025

November 1, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

Restaurant Week re-cap

November 1, 2025

Jeff BrownandThe Acton Exchange Team

This year’s Restaurant Week featured twelve establishments, each offering a special item or menu. Ever ready for a challenge, Acton Exchange’s writing crew fanned out to sample what Acton had to offer. Rapscallion: Cozy ambience meets comfort food with a brewery. 5 Strawberry Hill Road, Acton: For decades,…

Trails and tales: Archaeology comes alive in Acton

November 1, 2025

by Susan Greene

On Saturday, October 18, a small group of local history enthusiasts and hikers gathered at the Robbins Mill Conservation Land parking lot off of Canterbury Hill Rd. for an immersive archaeology walk led by Bettina Abe, retired Acton Conservation Department employee and long-time trail guide. The walk, part…

Nashoba Valley Neighbors have built a 60-yearlong legacy of welcome

November 1, 2025

by Laura Lunardo

The story of Nashoba Valley Neighbors is a heartwarming tale of human connection, a thread of goodwill that has woven itself through the fabric of the community for sixty years. It’s a story that began not with grand gestures, but with a simple, powerful act: a knock on…

Fall 2025 Horticulture Hints

November 1, 2025

Judy DembseyandAnn Marie Testarmata

With October seeming to be the new September and November the new October we have to change the way we think about fall, at least this year. Here are a few hints from the Acton Garden Club! Now that you are indoors, here are a few hints for…

Review: Benefit concert for Cuba by Sol y Canto

November 1, 2025

by Meg Stafford

Sol y Canto, a pan-Latin ensemble whose mission includes “connect[ing] us all to our hopes and visions of a better world,” performed in Boxborough on Saturday, October 25. Our reviewer reflects: The moment Sol y Canto comes onstage, one is greeted by the exuberance and uncontained joy that…

Business Briefs, November 1, 2025

November 1, 2025

by Jeff Brown

Acton Medical Associates sold The Boston Globe reported on October 10 that Acton Medical Associates will be acquired by Optum, a division of United Health Group. The 45-doctor practice’s website is titled, “Your Independent Community Healthcare.” Terms or timing of the acquisition were not revealed. Dr. Deborah Kovacs…

Bingo with a spark: Seniors learn to save with clean energy

November 1, 2025

by Susan Greene

On Tuesday, October 21, the Acton Sustainability Office and the Council on Aging hosted a joint event, Energy Bingo, at the Acton Senior Center. The program was led by Sophia Darsch, outreach specialist for the Sustainability Office, and featured seasonal refreshments of cider and popcorn, along with prizes…

Acton Nature Watch: Hunter Moon (September 22 – October 20, 2025)

November 1, 2025

by Rob Gogan

September September 26: A BALD EAGLE perches atop a dead tree on the shore of Nagog Pond by Great Road. September 27: A FOX (mated pair?) investigates a stream bank in North Acton as TREE CRICKETS sing their September song. Before moving on, they touch noses and one…

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Music, dance, food, and sunshine; DiwaliFest draws crowds from Boxborough, Acton, and beyond

October 25, 2025

by Karen Root Watkins

With sun shining and festive colors at every turn, approximately 1700 people from Boxborough, Acton, and beyond gathered on Sunday, October 19 to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali. The term Diwali originates from a Sanskrit word meaning “row of lights” and is a major South Asian holiday…

Review: “Women in Jeopardy!” at Theater III

October 25, 2025

by Grace Blaufuss

Theater III held the opening night of “Women in Jeopardy!” by Wendy MacLeod this past Saturday. Cast and crew both came out of the gate running with a seamless execution of the “wine mom comedy”. In the play, tensions are rising in a group of middle-aged divorcees as…

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Water, water, everywhere: Board of Health meeting recap

October 25, 2025

by Patricia McTiernan

The Acton Board of Health meeting on October 14 largely focused on wastewater disposal compliance at Gould’s Plaza, 250-270 Great Road. On October 7, the Acton Health Department issued a Notice of Noncompliance to East Acton Plaza, LLC, owners of Gould Plaza, for failure to mitigate two long-standing…

600 People rally at Acton’s “No Kings” protest

October 25, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

Nearly seven million people participated in more than 2,700 “No Kings” protests across the United States and abroad on Saturday, October 18, 2025. One of those rallies took place in Acton, where local officials estimated about 600 residents gathered peacefully outside Town Hall. The turnout was more than…

The Bulletin Board – October 25, 2025

October 25, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

Acton Historical Society Celebrates 65 Years

October 25, 2025

by Patricia McTiernan

Vintage cars, reenactors in Colonial dress, and sweet treats greeted visitors to the Acton Historical Society’s (Society) 65th anniversary celebration on October 19. Held at the Society’s headquarters at 300 Main Street, the event featured self-guided tours of historic Hosmer House and the nearby Barn, interaction with members…

Commuting woes created Acton; history tour adds insight

October 25, 2025

by Jens Teagan

Why did Acton become its own town in 1735? The answer is relatable for many current Acton residents: the commute was too long. Acton’s history was explained by Amy Cole, on Thursday, October 9, on a walking tour focused on Acton Center and sponsored by the Acton 250…

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