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Seventh graders present their civics research

June 20, 2026
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 later afternoon to accommodate parents and others who were interested in visiting. Anthony Zeese, the social studies department coordinator at RJ Grey said, “The Civics Fair is my favorite project we do here at RJ Grey. It is so important for students to be able to identify issues they care about, learn…

The Bulletin Board: May 30, 2026

May 30, 2026
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.…

Addressing opioid use disorder: next steps for Acton

May 30, 2026
On May 19, Penny Funaiole, Acton’s Health and Family Services Director, held a public information session called “Opioid Settlement: What’s it all about?” Funaiole outlined the issues around opioid use disorder and discussed the Acton Health Department plans to use the Opioid Settlement Funds distributed by Commonwealth for…

Theatre III brings Chinese Zodiac tale to life

May 30, 2026
Theatre III’s Child’s Play series returns June 13 with “The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac”, a collaboration with the Acton Chinese Language School (ACLS) that brings together AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) artists, cultural consultants, and local arts practitioners from across the region. The…

Luther Conant School has its last hurrah

May 23, 2026
If you have been around the towns of Acton and Boxborough in the past year you have probably heard the phrase “AB Forward” being tossed around. Sometimes it has been said with optimism, other times with disdain. Most often it has been used in various posts and comments…

Athletic Trainer Mr. C: The heart of the home team

May 23, 2026
NBC 10 recently aired a segment on beloved Acton-Boxborough High School Athletic Trainer Peter Cacciola, commemorating his career and featuring athletes praising him for his work. One of those watching the feature on TV was his granddaughter, Leah, six years old, sitting on the couch when she heard…

The Bulletin Board: May 23, 2026

May 23, 2026
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
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…

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