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AB’s fall arts season brings Broadway, jazz, and student creativity to local stages

November 15, 2025

by Jen Lewy

This autumn, Acton-Boxborough students are transforming school auditoriums into professional-grade performance venues, offering the community a rich lineup of musical theater, choral concerts, and instrumental showcases. From Broadway classics to student-directed a cappella groups, the district’s middle and high school arts programs are delivering quality entertainment right in your own backyard. The season kicks off with the ABRHS (Acton Boxborough Regional High School) Cabaret Night on November 21 and 22 at 7:00 PM in the high school auditorium. Now in its 31st year, this beloved tradition showcases students in the school’s choral program as they perform a wide range of…

ICE arrests: Acton responds with rallies, rights, and resources

November 15, 2025

by James Conboy

In the past year, the federal Immigration and Custom Enforcement Service (ICE), has had a presence in Acton, arresting, among others, people working at Sorrento’s Pizza, Dunkin’ on Main St., and residents of apartment complexes on Davis Road and Great Road. In a recent interview, Acton Select Board…

A superpower hacked Littleton’s water supply

November 15, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

Littleton, Massachusetts, is a quiet “bedroom community” of about 10,000 residents. It is the kind of place that seems a world away from the high-stakes chess match of global geopolitics. With no major military base or obvious connection to national security, it is, by all accounts, an ordinary…

Acton wins $1 million grant to “decarbonize” Town Hall

November 15, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

On November 13, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) announced Decarbonization Accelerator Grants to four towns, including Acton. Acton will receive “$1 million to support the full decarbonization of its historic town hall, including a heat pump project and advanced heating and ventilation controls.” “Decarbonization” in this…

The Bulletin Board – November 15, 2025

November 15, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Reminder to readers: 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 your Bulletin Board announcements to editors@actonexchange.org. (Calendar events…

Acton Garden Club November 2025 Horticulture Hints

November 15, 2025

Judy DembseyandAnn Marie Testarmata

We are halfway through November, which has felt like October, until it snowed and the winter winds blew through, leaving us with the feeling that December is coming soon. Don’t be fooled if it turns warm next week. Winter is coming! There are still a few things for…

School Committee Update: November 6, 2025

November 15, 2025

by Diane Baum

ActonTV-School District partnership may be on the horizon as district seeks to expand career pathway exploration for students The School Committee has given the green light to Superintendent of Schools, Peter Light, to explore potential plans with ActonTV to relocate their facility to Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. The…

Town of Acton announces new Traffic Calming Policy

November 15, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Select Board has officially approved a new Traffic Calming Policy that will allow the town to implement new road safety precautions. The policy, which was approved on Oct. 20, will permit the Town to implement new changes to assess, mitigate, and improve ongoing traffic issues. The Traffic…

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Acton non-profits receive grants to help keep people fed

November 8, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

In addition to the state grants to the Town of Acton, three non-profits in town received grants to help alleviate food insecurity. Boston Area Gleaners receives grant for food security infrastructure State Senator Jamie Eldridge, State Representative Danillo Sena, and State Representative Simon Cataldo announced that the Healey-Driscoll…

Community weighs in on school reorganization options as the District’s budget challenges mount

November 8, 2025

by Diane Baum

Acton and Boxborough residents had an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and provide feedback on proposed school closures, school consolidation, and other school reorganization options at three public community forums hosted by the School District in October. The forums, which were held at the high school, the…

Opening of water protection land and The Trails at Brewster’s Meadow

November 8, 2025

by Ron Parenti

The Acton Water District (AWD) capped off the successful acquisition of the 549 Main Street property at a well-attended gathering to officially welcome the public to use the trail system on the property. This event, held on September 28, represents the culmination of a multi-year effort to take…

The Bulletin Board – November 8, 2025

November 8, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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…

Dog Park construction commences

November 8, 2025

by Cathy Fochtman

Over eight years ago, a small group of dog owners pitched an idea to Acton’s Select Board: Why not a dog park for Acton? Aware that dog parks benefit communities, and that substantial grant funding was available through The Stanton Foundation, they convinced Town leaders to form an…

A place where healthy aging comes to life

November 8, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

In the heart of Acton, there’s the quiet hum of conversation, the clink of coffee cups, and the kind of laughter that signals connection. It comes from a place where aging isn’t about slowing down, it’s about living fully. That place is Cooperative Elder Services, Inc. (CESI), a…

Board of Health meeting recap, October 28, 2025

November 8, 2025

by Patricia McTiernan

The Acton Board of Health met on October 28, discussing a range of new and ongoing issues. Boardwalk School: hazardous materials control permit and wastewater monitoring As reported earlier, the Board voted on September 30 to deny a hazardous materials control permit for the Boardwalk School’s battery energy…

Acton Fire and Police respond to crash involving vehicle and train

November 8, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Acton Police and Fire Departments responded Thursday evening when a commuter rail train struck a vehicle that was stopped on Central Street at the train tracks. On Thursday, Nov. 6, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Acton Police and Fire Departments were called to the area of 117…

Acton is still one of the best suburbs in Massachusetts to live in

November 8, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

In January, I reported that Acton is one of the best suburbs in Massachusetts to live in, according to Niche, a ranking and review site. Based on the latest update of information available from dozens of public data sources, including the U.S. Census, Department of Education, and FBI,…

Art mural “Great Place to Learn and Grow” unveiled

November 1, 2025

by Jeff Brown

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,…

Acton Exchange launches fundraiser with matching funds from major foundations

November 1, 2025

Michael BrandtandBob Miller

During the months of November and December, The Acton Exchange (AE) will be participating in its most ambitious fundraising effort to date, in collaboration with the NewsMatch program of the Institute for Non-profit News (INN) INN is a nonprofit national organization that provides resources, training materials, and other…

Community updates and collaboration take center stage at October’s “Java with John”

November 1, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

At the October 17 Java with John gathering at the Acton Senior Center, Town Manager John Mangiaratti led a discussion that covered everything from infrastructure improvements and library programs to school initiatives and housing development. The monthly event, which is broadcast live on Acton TV, continues to serve…

Household Goods celebrates milestone and kicks off “Furnish the Future” fundraising

November 1, 2025

by Nancy Knoblock Hunton

Household Goods of Acton celebrated 35 years of furnishing homes for people in need with an Oktoberfest party on October 22. The event, held at its headquarters at 530 Main Street, recognized volunteers, staff, and donors for their contributions to the nonprofit’s success. Over 200 people turned out…

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Community

AB’s fall arts season brings Broadway, jazz, and student creativity to local stages

ICE arrests: Acton responds with rallies, rights, and resources

A superpower hacked Littleton’s water supply

Acton wins $1 million grant to “decarbonize” Town Hall

The Bulletin Board – November 15, 2025

Acton Garden Club November 2025 Horticulture Hints

School Committee Update: November 6, 2025

Town of Acton announces new Traffic Calming Policy

Acton non-profits receive grants to help keep people fed

Community weighs in on school reorganization options as the District’s budget challenges mount

Opening of water protection land and The Trails at Brewster’s Meadow

The Bulletin Board – November 8, 2025

Dog Park construction commences

A place where healthy aging comes to life

Board of Health meeting recap, October 28, 2025

Acton Fire and Police respond to crash involving vehicle and train

Acton is still one of the best suburbs in Massachusetts to live in

Art mural “Great Place to Learn and Grow” unveiled

Acton Exchange launches fundraiser with matching funds from major foundations

Community updates and collaboration take center stage at October’s “Java with John”

Household Goods celebrates milestone and kicks off “Furnish the Future” fundraising

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