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Art mural “Great Place to Learn and Grow” unveiled

November 1, 2025
Acton’s newest piece of public art was unveiled on Friday, October 17. The twelve-foot-square mural is mounted on the back wall of Donelan’s in Gould’s Plaza, visible from the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail and Brooks St. Several town and state officials attended the ceremony in the parking lot, with coffee and treats supplied by Donelan’s. Patricia Costa, Acton’s Economic Development Director (EDD), was the MC for the event. She thanked Julie Pierce, the previous EDD, who initiated the project in 2022. State Senator Jamie Eldridge and Representative Dan Sena both spoke, as did Town Manager John Mangiaratti. The mural depicts…

The Bulletin Board – November 1, 2025

November 1, 2025
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. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

Restaurant Week re-cap

November 1, 2025
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,…

Trails and tales: Archaeology comes alive in Acton

November 1, 2025
On Saturday, October 18, a small group of local history enthusiasts and hikers gathered at the Robbins Mill Conservation Land parking lot off of Canterbury Hill Rd. for an immersive archaeology walk led by Bettina Abe, retired Acton Conservation Department employee and long-time trail guide. The walk, part…

Review: Benefit concert for Cuba by Sol y Canto

November 1, 2025
Sol y Canto, a pan-Latin ensemble whose mission includes “connect[ing] us all to our hopes and visions of a better world,” performed in Boxborough on Saturday, October 25. Our reviewer reflects: The moment Sol y Canto comes onstage, one is greeted by the exuberance and uncontained joy that…

Bingo with a spark: Seniors learn to save with clean energy

November 1, 2025
On Tuesday, October 21, the Acton Sustainability Office and the Council on Aging hosted a joint event, Energy Bingo, at the Acton Senior Center. The program was led by Sophia Darsch, outreach specialist for the Sustainability Office, and featured seasonal refreshments of cider and popcorn, along with prizes…

Review: “Women in Jeopardy!” at Theater III

October 25, 2025
Theater III held the opening night of “Women in Jeopardy!” by Wendy MacLeod this past Saturday. Cast and crew both came out of the gate running with a seamless execution of the “wine mom comedy”. In the play, tensions are rising in a group of middle-aged divorcees as…

600 People rally at Acton’s “No Kings” protest

October 25, 2025
Nearly seven million people participated in more than 2,700 “No Kings” protests across the United States and abroad on Saturday, October 18, 2025. One of those rallies took place in Acton, where local officials estimated about 600 residents gathered peacefully outside Town Hall. The turnout was more than…

The Bulletin Board – October 25, 2025

October 25, 2025
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. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

Acton Historical Society Celebrates 65 Years

October 25, 2025
Vintage cars, reenactors in Colonial dress, and sweet treats greeted visitors to the Acton Historical Society’s (Society) 65th anniversary celebration on October 19. Held at the Society’s headquarters at 300 Main Street, the event featured self-guided tours of historic Hosmer House and the nearby Barn, interaction with members…
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