Business

NBA legend Robert Parish tells his story at West Acton’s Silver Unicorn Bookstore

March 21, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

There is a number every Celtics fan in Acton already knows: 00. It is the jersey number that Robert Parish, known throughout New England simply as “The Chief”, wore during his 14 seasons with the Boston Celtics. That number now hangs in the rafters of TD Garden. And on Tuesday night, Parish himself walked through the door of The Silver Unicorn Bookstore at 12 Spruce Street in West Acton Village to a standing room only crowd. The occasion was the launch of his new memoir, “The Chief” (Triumph Books), written with Seattle-based journalist Jake Uitti. For fans of Celtics basketball,…

Wonder opens

March 21, 2026

by Jeff Brown

A long anticipated grand opening and ribbon cutting took place at Wonder Restaurant on Thursday, March 4. Wonder is located in Brookside Shops, 145 Great Rd., Acton. Company executives and store staff joined Select Board members, Senator Jamie Eldridge, Representative Dan Sena, and Economic Development Director Patricia Costa.…

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.…

JR Rug Gallery to close

March 14, 2026

by Jeff Brown

Movses Movsesian moved from Armenia to the United States, hoping to find employment as a chemical engineer. That didn’t work out but he did land in the rug business, first by demonstrating an ability to repair rugs, a skill he picked up by watching his grandmother in his…

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.…

Business Briefs Mar. 7, 2026

March 7, 2026

by Jeff Brown

Acton Circle Furniture Auction Date Set Circle Furniture closed suddenly last December, leaving clients in the dark concerning their undelivered orders. After recently declaring bankruptcy, the courts approved a schedule of auctions to liquidate the company’s assets. The Acton store will have its auction on April 3. On…

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…

The Bulletin Board: Feb. 28, 2026

February 28, 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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Select Board Notes: February 23, 2026

February 28, 2026

by Tom Beals

Opening remarks Revised Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Budget Mr. Mangiaratti, noting the requirement for the Town Manager to transmit a budget to the Finance Committee before Annual Town Meeting, presented a revised Fiscal Year 2027 Recommended Budget and Capital Plan. In a Memo, and in remarks to the…

Emerson’s cardiac center: prevention, therapy, and group motivation

February 21, 2026

by James Conboy

Coinciding with National Cardiac Rehab Week and National Heart Month, the Acton Exchange sat for an interview last week with Ginny Dow, R.N., director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Emerson Hospital, and Leah Lesser, senior manager, marketing communications, in the brand new facility that replaced the old…

Emerson’s White House: With snow cleared, demo day arrives

February 21, 2026

by James Conboy

February 6, Emerson Hospital, Concord: Bitter cold temperatures didn’t stop Green Leaf Construction’s crew as they started demolition of the hospital’s century-old White House building to make room for the new and larger Emergency Department. (See the January 24 Acton Exchange about a tour of the current Emergency…

The Bulletin Board: Feb. 21, 2026

February 21, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Bulletin Board: Feb. 21, 2026 Reminder to readers: Our front page can’t hold all the news. To see all of this week’s new articles, go to the All News page. What’s the Bulletin Board? For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time…

New York Bagel Factory Opens

February 7, 2026

by Jeff Brown

The New York Bagel Factory had its grand opening on Saturday, January 31. The store is in the Brookside Mall, next to Staples. Owner Randal Noller said business was brisk all morning. He and a partner own three other locations in eastern Mass. The layout is like the…

Circle Furniture closes abruptly

January 10, 2026

by Jeff Brown

Just before Christmas, Circle Furniture closed all its retail locations without notice. Phone calls to the corporate office were not answered. As of this writing, the Acton store at 425 Great Road looked the same as the day it shut down, with furniture on display, table and floor…

Left in the lurch by a store closing? Advice for consumers

January 10, 2026

by Nancy Knoblock Hunton

As described in Circle Furniture closes abruptly, customers, employees, and furniture makers all over the country were caught by surprise when the business closed. If you ordered and paid for furniture from Circle Furniture, and it was not delivered to you, this could be considered a case of…

Small Business Saturday: A day to celebrate Acton’s local economy

December 6, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

This past Saturday, November 29, 2025, marked the 16th anniversary of Small Business Saturday, a nationwide movement that encourages Americans to support their local businesses during the busiest shopping season of the year. For Acton residents, it was another opportunity to discover the unique character and quality that…

Business Briefs – November 22, 2025

November 22, 2025

by Jeff Brown

McGovern Subaru The new dealership will open for sales on Saturday, November 22, and for service Monday November 24, at 11 Nagog Park (area known as Nagog Mall). Service hours M-Th 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 7:30-5:00, Saturday 8:00-5:00. Closed Sunday. 978-897-1128. Mcgovernsubaruofacton.com The Fab Lab Allison…

Great Spaces expands into a greater space

November 22, 2025

by Jeff Brown

Boxborough native Dawn Willis, principal of Great Spaces, has just completed an expansion of her store into the adjacent area. The brick building at 245 Arlington St. is next door to the West Acton Post Office and across the street from Table to Teapots. On November 14, Willis…

Restaurant Week re-cap

November 1, 2025

Jeff BrownandThe Acton Exchange Team

This year’s Restaurant Week featured twelve establishments, each offering a special item or menu. Ever ready for a challenge, Acton Exchange’s writing crew fanned out to sample what Acton had to offer. Rapscallion: Cozy ambience meets comfort food with a brewery. 5 Strawberry Hill Road, Acton: For decades,…

Business Briefs, November 1, 2025

November 1, 2025

by Jeff Brown

Acton Medical Associates sold The Boston Globe reported on October 10 that Acton Medical Associates will be acquired by Optum, a division of United Health Group. The 45-doctor practice’s website is titled, “Your Independent Community Healthcare.” Terms or timing of the acquisition were not revealed. Dr. Deborah Kovacs…

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