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It’s election season in Acton. What you need to know.

January 31, 2026
While the snow covers the ground, daffodils and democracy are both doing the work they need in order to bloom this spring. Acton voters elect several people every spring to help run the town, the schools, and the Water District. The following offices are open this year. As of this writing, there are no incumbents running for the following seats: If you’re interested in running for one of these positions, you can pick up nomination papers at the Town Clerk’s office inside of Town Hall. If you have questions, contact the Clerk’s office. To learn about running for local office,…

New podcast series: “Our Tax Dollars at Work”

January 31, 2026
This past weekend, Acton faced a massive nor’easter, dumping a foot or more of snow across streets and sidewalks. Residents dug out driveways, cleared roads, and watched as town crews worked to keep the town moving. The recent storm was a reminder that in an emergency, every minute…

The Bulletin Board: January 31, 2026

January 31, 2026
What’s happening today in Acton? Tomorrow? —––––––––> See the Calendar. <–––––––––– 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…

Obituary: Paul Alfred Turner

January 31, 2026
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Paul Alfred Turner passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2026 in Acton, Mass. He was 68 years old. Paul was born in Boston on May 1, 1957 to Donald Frank Turner and Joan Pearson Turner. He spent most of his early years in Lexington, graduating from Curry College…

Actonians protest Citizens Bank for funding ICE prisons

January 31, 2026
Nineteen Acton and area activists stood out in 8 degree weather in front of the Citizens Bank on Rte 2A on Jan. 24 to protest Citizens Bank funding for building and operation of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) prisons. The standout was part of a coordinated, simultaneous…

Looking for Acton snow day pictures

January 31, 2026
Acton, along with much of the rest of the country, was hit with an old-fashioned winter storm that left almost two feet of fluffy white stuff in its wake. Because of the bitter single-digit temperatures, not too many people were out. However, a few hardy souls braved the…

Obituary: Janis Ossmann

January 27, 2026
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Janis Louise Bestul Ossmann of Acton, Massachusetts died peacefully on January 23, 2026 following a year-long battle with cancer. She was 71 years old. Janis Louise Bestul was born in Washington, D.C. on June 15, 1954 to Alden Bestul, a scientist at the National Bureau of standards (now…

Miss Sherlock brings mystery with a twist to Acton

January 24, 2026
Theater III’s dress rehearsal of Miss Holmes showed great promise for the upcoming production. Despite the expected level of technical issues being ironed out, the actors powered through and delivered without any interruptions. Their feat is all the more impressive considering the complexity of the show. Sherlock Holmes…

The Bulletin Board: January 24, 2026

January 24, 2026
What’s happening today in Acton? Tomorrow? —––––––––> See the Calendar. <–––––––––– 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…

Obituary: Marvin D. Pope

January 24, 2026
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Marvin Delford Pope of Acton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 93. Marvin was born in 1932 in Hill City, Minnesota, during the Great Depression. The son of Kenneth Frances Pope and Azalba Merle Stengel Pope, he grew up…

Obituary: Earl C. Van Horn, Jr.

January 21, 2026
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Earl C. Van Horn, Jr., aged 86, of Acton, MA passed away peacefully at Tufts Medical Center on Jan. 15, 2026, with his step-children, Mark and Lia Spitzer, by his side. Earl was born on January 24, 1939 in Cincinnati, OH, to Earl Sr. and Agnes Van Horn.…
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