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Acton Fire pins four new firefighters

September 12, 2026

by David D. Martin

Tuesday afternoon September 8, Acton formally inducted four new members to the Fire Department: At the Pinning Ceremony, which was held at Acton’s Fire Station 4 on Harris Street, each new firefighter was pinned with their badge. Acton Town Manager John Mangiaratti opened the ceremony. Fire Chief Anita…

School District ends 2025-26 with budget surplus

September 12, 2026

Diane BaumandJodi Bromberg

August 20 & Sept. 3 meetings – At the School Committee’s August 20 business meeting, Director of Finance and Operations Sheri Matthews reported a preliminary end-of-year budget surplus for the fiscal year 2025-26 of $3,674,251. According to Matthews, $1.1M of the surplus is from return on investments, with…

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Finance Committee notes: August 25, 2026

September 12, 2026

Shivank ShroffandThe Acton Exchange Team

The Finance Committee’s August 25 meeting featured public comments, new liaison briefings from the School Committee, and more intern presentations by this summer’s intern cohort on finance-related improvements. Public comments David Martin, member of the Select Board, voicing concerns as a citizen, stated that the Acton Leadership Group…

Household Goods Awarded $225,000 Cummings Grant

September 12, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Household Goods has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the Acton-based organization will receive $225,000 over three years. Household Goods…

Bulletin Board: September 12, 2026

September 12, 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:…

Old Frog Pond Farm art worth noticing

September 12, 2026

by Meg Stafford

Old Frog Pond Farm’s 20th annual Outdoor Sculpture exhibit opened on August 26, and the reception with many of the artists, live music, and refreshments was held on Sunday, September 6. It drew a large, enthusiastic crowd, despite the iffy forecast, and the sounds of the music greeted…

Back-to-School Playdate brings AB families together during a year of change

September 5, 2026

by Jurate Rutkauskas

As Acton-Boxborough Regional School District (AB) students began a new school year, local elementary school families gathered at Gardner Field Playground on August 27 for a Back-to-School Playdate and School Supply Drive designed to give children a chance to play, meet classmates, and step into the year with…

Oversized art bends the mind

September 5, 2026

by Meg Stafford

There was not an obvious connection between the 21-foot tall resin “Heartless Man” and the 3D-printed giant faces of artist Yin Peet at the opening reception on Sunday, August 30 at the YV Museum on Quarry Road. However, as one listened to Yin Peet speak about the two…

Mass. Primary Elections: Post-election update

September 5, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Primary elections are over, and the candidates for the mid-term election (November 3, 2026 — put it on your calendar!) are set. The Town has published the preliminary election results for Acton. The Acton Exchange will publish an update when the final results are published. According to the…

Acton Garden Club Horticultural Hints: End of summer 2026

September 5, 2026

Judy DembseyandAnn Marie Testarmata

It has been a rough summer for gardeners and gardens, with high temperatures and watering restrictions. Take heed of the symptoms of heat exhaustion, and exercise caution. Ellen Weeks, Educational Programs Manager at the University of Massachusetts Extension advises, “Know the symptoms of heat stress, heat exhaustion, and…

Bulletin Board: September 5, 2026

September 5, 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:…

Acton Food Pantry receives Cummings Foundation grant

September 5, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Acton Food Pantry (AFP) is proud to announce that it received an additional $40,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation to support food purchasing costs and new facility enhancements. The gift was made following a site visit by Cummings representatives. The Cummings Foundation Make a Difference Dollars (MAD$)…

Business Briefs: Sept. 5, 2026: The construction edition

September 5, 2026

by Jeff Brown

Owner Leo Bertolami is making some changes at Applewood Square. The most noticeable is the construction work on 272 Great Road, the former home of Great Road Veterinary Hospital. Much of the original structure was removed. New framing includes a 1200 square foot addition that, when completed, will…

Abside Networks opens manufacturing facility in Acton

August 29, 2026

by Jeff Brown

Abside Networks designs and builds modern 5G wireless network equipment for government, military, and commercial use. On August 13 they held a kickoff event to celebrate the opening of their first in-house manufacturing facility at 100 Discovery Way in Acton. Congresswoman Lori Trahan, a member of the House…

UPDATED Sept. 1: Family tragedy at NARA Park Pond

August 29, 2026

by Franny Osman

It has been a difficult few weeks for Acton residents. On August 31, it was reported that the grandmother who tried, unsuccessfully, to save her 1-year old grandchild at the NARA Park pond has also passed away. The names of the drowning victims have not been released. Acton…

Select Board Notes: August 24, 2026

August 29, 2026

by Tom Beals

Opening remarks: Town Hall Renovation Planning Update: Mr. Mangiaratti noted that, due to the size and to constraints on the location of a planned generator unit, the oak tree between the Town Hall and Woodbury Lane would have to be removed. Board members suggested various alternate locations for…

Mass. Primary Elections: Post-election update

August 29, 2026

by Miriam Lezak

Primary elections are over, and the candidates for the mid-term election (November 3, 2026 — put it on your calendar!) are set. The election results for Acton are still pending. The Acton Exchange will publish them when they are available. Oh my, where did the summer go! If…

Bulletin Board: August 29, 2026

August 29, 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:…

Robots at work: Kid-built robots help clear invasive water chestnuts

August 29, 2026

by Kim Kastens

As they have in summers past, on August 15, dozens of Actonians fanned out across Ice House Pond in kayaks and canoes to tackle the sisyphean task of removing invasive water chestnuts. But this time, the human volunteers had assistance from two remote-controlled vehicles, designed and built by…

Mosquitoes in Acton: What you need to know

August 29, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

On August 19, the Town notified residents that Acton is currently classified as moderate risk for West Nile Virus (WNV). West Nile Virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. While most people infected with WNV do not develop symptoms, some people can develop…

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