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ICE detains Acton resident in Indian Village neighborhood

July 11, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Early in the morning on Tuesday, July 7, the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) detained Alex Souza, a local homeowner, in Acton’s Indian Village neighborhood. Souza was on his way to work in his landscaping company’s vehicle. Town Manager John Mangiaratti confirmed later that ICE took someone…

Acton celebrates the country’s 250th anniversary at NARA Park with games, commemorations, and lasers

July 11, 2026

by Shivank Shroff

On Thursday, July 2, hundreds of members of Acton’s community gathered for the decades-old Independence Day Celebration at NARA Park for a day of festivities, history, music, and laser shows. The event took place from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., signaling one of the final celebrations Acton has…

The messy, human story behind “When the Declaration of Independence Was News”

July 11, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

For most of us, the Declaration of Independence exists in two familiar images: the elegant, faded parchment behind glass at the National Archives and John Trumbull’s grand painting of the founders gathered in Independence Hall. Both, it turns out, are a little misleading. And on Thursday, June 25,…

Interim police chief steps up to chief of Acton Police Department

July 11, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Town Manager John Mangiaratti is pleased to share that the Acton Police Department’s Interim Chief Douglas Sturniolo has officially been appointed as Chief of Police. Chief Sturniolo began his career with Acton Police in 2000 and served as a patrol officer for 12 years before being promoted to…

Bulletin Board: July 11, 2026

July 11, 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:…

Four fixes for the Concord Rotary — and the questions MassDOT didn’t fully answer

July 11, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

For decades, the Route 2 rotary in Concord has been the traffic jam every Acton commuter complains about but nobody controls. On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., the agency that does control it held a public comment meeting at the Concord Middle School to lay out…

251st Acton Bugles Across America Ceremony Features Declaration of Independence

July 11, 2026

by Katrina Buck

On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Acton Bugles Across America conducted its 251st consecutive monthly ceremony at the Acton War Memorial. The gathering of 38 attendees coincided with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the republic and was intended to provide an opportunity to honor the veterans…

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School Committee news: June 2026 update

July 11, 2026

by Diane Baum

Teacher’s union settles new contract After eight months of negotiations, the Acton-Boxborough Education Association (ABEA) and Acton-Boxborough School Committee have agreed on a new three-year contract for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The agreement was formally approved by the School Committee at a business…

Select Board Notes: July 6, 2026

July 11, 2026

by Tom Beals

Opening remarks 13 School Street Hearing Following a brief review of updates to the project plan, primarily concerning changes to the parking arrangement, and after receiving approvals from the Conservation Commission and Historic District commission, the Board unanimously approved the Site Plan Special Permit. An excerpt from the…

Acton Men’s Outdoor Club reaches 10 years of outdoor playtime for dads and others

July 11, 2026

by Gary Kilpatrick

Since 2016, when two former Boy Scout parents ran into each other at the Acton Transfer Station one Saturday morning, the Acton Men’s Outdoors Club (AMOC) has organized nearly 100 monthly local outdoor recreational activities. While depositing recyclables, Steve Long suggested to Gary Kilpatrick it would be a…

Acton community gathers to celebrate Juneteenth through history, art, and joy

June 27, 2026

by Diane Randolph Jones

Community members gathered on Friday, June 19, for the Town of Acton’s Juneteenth Celebration, a joyful afternoon centered on history, freedom, cultural preservation, and the power of Black art. The celebration was hosted by the Town of Acton’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) in collaboration with Acton…

Acton marks 250th Anniversary with stirring reading of local history play and Declaration of Independence

June 27, 2026

by Stephen Trimble

Eighty residents gathered at the Acton Congregational Church on Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m. for a dramatic reading commemorating the 250th anniversary of Acton’s pivotal Town Meeting vote for independence from Great Britain — a vote cast on that very date in 1776. The performance, titled “Declaring…

Acton Garden Club June 2026 Horticulture Hints

June 27, 2026

Judy DembseyandAnn Marie Testarmata

Introduction As the drought of June seems somewhat relieved by rain this week, and our dusty gardens soften for a few days, enjoy the Acton Garden Club’s Horticultural Hints and be reminded again that it is never too late to mulch. Mulching serves a purpose of moisture retention…

Black and white ink drawing shows of someone's feet, in black shoes, resting on a stuffed-cushion couch, with a crowded counter full of dirty dishes and pots in the rear, under two windows with brushes and little vases of flowers on the window sill.

Acton Exchange Team members kick their feet up

June 27, 2026

by Franny Osman

This coming week, the Acton Exchange Team is taking a break. That doesn’t mean you have to! As you and your family or friends partake in an Independence Day celebration, historic re-enactment, or even a local camp or summer school, please write about it and send a short…

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…

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Select Board Notes: June 15, 2026

June 20, 2026

by Tom Beals

Opening remarks: 46 Taylor Road acquisition update: Acton Conservation Trust President Susan Mitchell-Hardt and Treasurer Hart Millett presented a ceremonial oversize check to the Town as a contribution for the purchase of 46 Taylor Road. 103 donors contributed a total of $116,620. The Board voted to accept the…

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…

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