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Two girls wearing bright clothing with armfuls of books and big smiles.The girl on the right is showing her award for her cover illustration.

Silver Unicorn hosts second annual Kids Graphic Novel Festival

April 27, 2024
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The Silver Unicorn, an independent bookstore that sells new books for all ages, hosted its second annual Kids Graphic Novel Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Three thousand people attended. Even a little rain in the morning couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of young adult readers, who got to meet eighteen of their favorite authors and illustrators throughout the day. If you are unfamiliar with the genre, graphic novels: · Are engaging: The combination of words and illustrations can be captivating, providing context for stories that kids might not otherwise understand. · Are fast-paced: Graphic novels offer quick-read alternatives with quickly…
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A woman with black hair, big pink glasses, and wearing a purple dress holds an award (the Black Excellence on the Hill Award).

Julie Pierce promotes a vibrant Acton

April 30, 2024
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Julie Pierce, Acton’s Economic and Community Development Director, was completely surprised and honored when she recently won a “Black Excellence on the Hill” award from the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. Unbeknownst to her, State Representative Simon Cataldo, who represents parts of Acton, had nominated her for…
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Photo of Frolic and Detour Restaurant Venue from across the pond

Business Briefs

April 19, 2024
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Frolic and Detour Closes Eva Zelnick, owner of the Nagog Park restaurant, Frolic and Detour, confirms that it has closed permanently. Zelnick is a lawyer and has returned to that field. McGovern Automotive Group recently bought the property as well as the rest of Nagog Mall. Chrysler cars…
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Meeting at Acton Paper Store, from left, Operations Manager Rachel Jacobs, Cataldo Aide Kyle Stapleton, Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, Vice President of Stores Sara Carbonier, CEO Tom Anderson, State Senator Jamie Eldridge, and Acton DIrector of Economic Development Julie Pierce

Paper Store Asks for State’s Help After Thefts

April 12, 2024
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After a rash of brazen thefts at Paper Stores around Massachusetts and New England, the CEO of the one hundred-store Paper Store chain, Tom Anderson, invited the Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Development, Yvonne Hao, to visit the Paper Store at Acton Plaza on Massachusetts Ave. He also asked…
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Photo of the new facade of the former K-Mart building

Stop and Shop to open store at K-Mart Site

March 14, 2024
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K-Mart closed in May of 2019 and the building has been vacant ever since.  Last August a six foot high chain link fence was installed that surrounds the property and the gutting of the interior began soon after. Construction is now well underway on the inside and on…
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A group of people around a stone marker and street sign

Acton Hosts Creative Placemaking Workshop

November 6, 2023
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Last winter, when the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) was looking for two communities to participate in a Regional Trails Creative Placemaking Project , Acton stepped up. Economic and Community Development Director Julie Pierce recognized an opportunity to use art to enhance our new trails and adjacent business…
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