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Bike share launch attracts crowd in East Acton

June 21, 2025
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On June 13, curious bikers gathered on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail at East Acton Village Green to learn about The Minuteman Regional Bike Share Program from representatives of the four host towns: Patricia Costa from Acton; Beth Williams and Alyssa Sandoval from Concord; Jennifer Curtin from Lincoln; and Zoe Piel from Maynard. Attendees were able to test-ride multi-purpose bikes from sponsors who also offered tasty snacks. Representatives from local businesses including Enterprise Bank, Teamworks/Five Star Sports Rehab and Physical Therapy, Anita’s Shoe Boutique, Waypoint Adventure adaptive programs, Pedal Power, and Majestic Day Spa participated in the opening. There will…
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Two women on a cricket pitch. One is batting, and one is standing behind the wicket (similar to a baseball batter and catcher, but different).

Women’s Cricket in Acton

June 21, 2024
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“Batters”, “score runs”, “gloves”, “balls”. You’d think it’s a baseball game being played in Acton on Saturday mornings, but you’d be wrong. Add to these familiar terms, “overs”, “bowlers” and “openers”, and you know it’s all about cricket at Jones Field from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The…
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Five women posing in the sun. Four of the women are wearing Helen Roper costumes -- Curly red wigs, bright kaftans, and chunky jewelry. The 5th woman is wearing a straw hat and sunglasses, as befits the perfect weather.

Acton can be proud of this well-attended Pride Fest

June 21, 2024
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On Saturday June 15, at NARA Park in North Acton, rainbows were in abundance despite the clear blue sky with nary a single cloud. The second annual Pride Fest, organized by the Acton Recreation Department, welcomed the Town of Westford this year to join in the family-friendly celebration…
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A man wearing a green polo shirt stands in front of a screen at the Acton Memorial Library. The screen shows a picture of the Edwards house from many years ago.

A fresh look at an old Acton home

June 21, 2024
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Monday evening, June 9th brought MIT Professor and Acton resident, David Hardt, to the Acton 250 Committee with a highly detailed and engrossing look into the ownership, construction, and history of one of Acton’s oldest homes. The Edwards house, located at 328 Pope Road on the Concord border,…
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A line drawing with a sailboat pulled up on the shore, the setting sun in the background, and two peope walking towards the sailboat.

Acton Exchange takes a vacation

June 21, 2024
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The Acton Exchange editorial team is taking a week off. Today’s issue will be the last one in June. The next issue will be published around July 5. We hope you had and have good celebrations on Juneteenth and July 4. Send us your pictures and stories! This…
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A grey-haired man and a woman stand next to a table that has a poster with the title "Oh Deer!" A girl stands on the other side of the table holding a certificate from the League of Women Voters that says "Excellence in Advocacy awarded to Elsa Meng.

Civics Fair held at RJ Grey Junior High School

June 14, 2024
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Hundreds of students, parents, and community members gathered last week at a Civics Fair held at RJ Grey Junior High School. Student-led civics projects became part of the State of Massachusetts Junior High and High School curriculum through the enactment of S2631, an act to promote and enhance…
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Two women pose proudly. The mom is smiling broadly and the daughter has her arm over her mother's shoulders. She's wearing the Minuteman blue and gold cap and gown.

High School Graduations, 2024

June 14, 2024
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AB High School Class of 2024 graduation goes off without a hitch Students, families and friends gathered on Leary Field on June 7 to celebrate the 407 member Acton-Boxborough Regional High School graduating class of 2024. Principal Joanie Dean recognized graduating students for their resiliency, compassion and positivity,…
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A group of people stand in a room with blue and silver balloons in the background. A woman stands in the middle of the group holding a large certificate from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A small boy is beginning to leave the crowd and walk towards the photographer.

Acton Housing Authority’s executive director retires

June 14, 2024
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Kelley Cronin, Acton Housing Authority’s Executive Director retired June 7 after 19 years with the Authority. In recognition of this milestone, Nancy Kolb, chair of the Acton Housing Authority, shared these recollections with the Acton Exchange: Kelley first worked for the City of Boston Mayor’s Office and then…
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Another booth -- the awning says Acton Water District. There are people behind the table talking to a group of fair attendees.

Festival offers opportunity to learn about and celebrate climate action in Acton

June 14, 2024
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Acton’s Sustainability Office, with funding from the state’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program grant program, organized a Climate Resilience Festival that was held on Saturday, June 8 at the Gardner Playground in West Acton. Participating organizations included Green Acton, Acton Boxborough Farmers Market, Acton Water District, Acton Conservation Trust (ACT),…
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A man wearing a pink shirt and a bow tie speaks to an audience. There is a slide up on the screen behind him.

Making The Case for Liberty

June 14, 2024
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On May 29th, the Acton 250 Committee again hosted a riveting lecture at Acton Town Hall, entitled The Empire Strikes Back and Resistance becomes Revolution (the critical changes occurring in the year 1774). Suffolk University Professor and Chairman of Revolution 250, Robert Allison delved into the intricate web…
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A poster wtih a drawing from the book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type.In the poster, two cows, two chickens, and a duck are staring at an old-fashioned manual typewriter.

More cows come to Acton–to Theatre III

June 14, 2024
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The animals on Farmer Brown’s farm in Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type at Theatre III in West Acton, have been trying to convince Farmer Brown to do something to fix up his drafty barn. He doesn’t take them seriously, so after some debate they form a union…
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School Committee end-of-year update

June 14, 2024
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School Committee Considers a New Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) Policy Policy Subcommittee Chair Liz Fowlks reported on June 6 that the subcommittee has been working with the district Energy Manager, Kate Crosby, to develop a Zero Emissions Vehicles policy. If approved, the new policy, which was presented to…
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Horticulture hints

June 7, 2024
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Do not drive or park on the lawn. Soil compaction by heavy equipment or foot traffic in the plant’s root zone reduces the pore space for air in the soil. Percolation of moisture through the soil is disrupted so that the desirable air/moisture balance is not maintained. Roots…
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