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A revolutionary roaster

April 4, 2026

by Nancy Knoblock Hunton

For decades, George Howell has been at the forefront of a revolution to transform coffee from a commodity into a craft. Today, his influence stretches from his small roastery on School Street in Acton to coffee farms around the world. Howell’s search for the best beans has taken him to high altitude coffee farms in Yemen, the birthplace of coffee cultivation, to Guatemala, Kenya, Costa Rica, and beyond. Howell discovered high quality specialty coffees when he moved to the San Francisco Bay area after graduating from Yale University in 1968. Like fine wines, coffee can have unique flavors, such as…

The Bulletin Board: March 20, 2026

March 21, 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.…

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Acton’s poop problem

March 21, 2026

by Tom Wolf

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…

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…

Minuteman Senior Services, helping Acton residents age on their own terms

March 14, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

If you’re over 60 and living in Acton — or you have a parent, neighbor, or friend who is — there’s a chance you haven’t yet heard of Minuteman Senior Services. That’s exactly the problem the organization wants to fix. “Know Us Before You Need Us” is more…

March 2026 Horticulture Hints

March 14, 2026

by Judy Dembsey

As the daylight increases, days become warmer, and the snow and ice melt, we look for the coming of spring. There are some things that can be done this month, weather permitting. Bring color indoors To bring color indoors at this time of year, force branches of any…

Iran attack has Acton repercussions

March 14, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

On March 5, the AAA Gas Prices website reported, “The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 27 cents since last week to $3.25. The conflict in the Middle East has sent crude oil prices higher to the mid $70/barrel range.” AAA added, “The last…

The Bulletin Board: March 13, 2026

March 14, 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.…

Acton fife and drummers join Roxbury 250 commemoration

March 14, 2026

by Franny Osman

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…

Acton-Boxborough Community Compass hosts first-ever Community Baby Shower

March 14, 2026

by katie Niville

Acton and Boxborough’s newest (and soon-to-be!) neighbors were celebrated in a joyful and resource-rich way as Acton-Boxborough Community Compass (ABCC) hosted its first-ever Community Baby Shower at the AB Resource Center on March 1. Dozens of new and expecting parents gathered on Sunday afternoon for an event designed…

Concord Orchestra presents musical ‘Vignettes’ with Holst, Telemann, and more

March 14, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Concord Orchestra presents “Vignettes” at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden. The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Gustav Holst’s “A Somerset Rhapsody”, Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Suite for…

Make-a-Wish ski-a-thon: Local students strap ’em on for charity

March 7, 2026

by James Conboy

Feb. 28, Leo J. Martin Ski Track, Weston: Twenty-two cross-country skiers and their coaches from the combined Acton-Boxborough/Nashoba Valley team and Brookline High School team gathered on a balmier-than-usual night to raise money for the Make-a-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island Foundation. The event was organized by Brookline’s coach,…

Java with John: Town manager lays out a balancing act

March 7, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

At the Acton Senior Center, Town Manager John S. Mangiaratti poured the coffee and got to the point on Friday morning, Feb. 27, 2026. His monthly “Java with John” session — one of his regular informal conversations with residents — covered a lot of ground: a tightly constrained…

Complete streets plan: Parker St. area residents focus on biker, student safety

March 7, 2026

by James Conboy

Feb. 25, Francis Faulkner Meeting Room, Town Hall: Thirty-four residents from the Parker Street neighborhood in South Acton weighed in with their priorities on Acton’s plan to implement safety measures on the street from High Street to the railroad tracks. The town plans to complete Phase I this…

LWV introduces the Margaret Kennedy Social Justice Initiative with discussion of immigration policy

March 7, 2026

by Alissa Nicol

The League of Women Voters Acton Area (LWVAA) hosted a forum on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Acton Town Hall entitled, “Restoring the Promise: Immigration Policy and the Path Forward.” The event was the first one made possible by the Margaret Kennedy Social Justice Initiative Fund, established with a…

The Bulletin Board: March 6, 2026

March 7, 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.…

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

March 7, 2026

by Diane Baum

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…

Energize Acton open house

March 7, 2026

by Jeff Brown

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,…

Boston Magazine names Acton one of Greater Boston’s “Most Affordable Top Towns”

March 7, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

If you’ve ever wondered whether Acton is still a smart place to put down roots, Boston Magazine’s latest research provides food for thought. In a February 2026 feature titled “The Most Affordable Top Towns in Greater Boston Right Now,” staff writer Brittany Jasnoff identified Acton as one of…

Polar plungers make a splash while raising funds for Special Olympics

February 28, 2026

by Alissa Nicol

Once again, Law Enforcement Torch Run® hosted a Polar Plunge at NARA Park in support of Special Olympics Massachusetts. The annual fundraiser supports educational and leadership opportunities for the organization, which aims to make the world more inclusive by providing year round sports training, competition, and recreational activities…

A bald smiling man wearing a police uniform.

Police Chief James Cogan to retire after 42 years

February 28, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Police Chief James Cogan announced his intention to retire from a more than 42-year career with the Acton Police Department on March 27, leaving a department that has grown by leaps and bounds since he first pinned on a badge. Chief Cogan took an oath and joined the…

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