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William Harlan Dickerson II speaks at 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast in Acton

January 24, 2026

On Monday, January 19, more than one hundred thirty people gathered on a bright snowy morning at Congregation Beth Elohim (CBE) in Acton for the 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast to honor the memory of Dr. King. Twenty or thirty more audience members watched on Zoom. The crowd was welcomed by Sarah Coletti, the chair of CBE’s social justice arm, Na’aseh, and by CBE Rabbi Braham David. (Na’aseh means “We will act” in Hebrew.) Ms. Coletti recognized the work of Sal Lopes and the No Place for Hate committee in starting the Acton breakfast to honor Dr.…

Town Meeting Articles 30, 31: Amend zoning bylaws concerning accessory dwelling units and “Habitat for All”

May 10, 2025

by Tom Beals

Acton has two sets of detailed bylaws, the General Bylaws of the Town of Acton and the Town of Acton Zoning Bylaw. At the 2025 Town Meeting, Articles 30 and 31 proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw. Article 32 and 33, covered in a separate Acton Exchange story,…

Town Meeting Articles 32, 33: New Leaf blower and tree clearing bylaws

May 10, 2025

Jeff BrownandMiriam Lezak

The general bylaws of the Town of Acton direct how various aspects of the town are to be governed and administered. Article 32: Town Meeting outlaws 2-cycle gas powered leaf blowers, partially in 2028, completely in 2029 To reduce noise and air pollution, Article 32 prohibits the use…

Town Meeting Articles 37-41: Citizens Petitions

May 10, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Acton’s Town Charter contains a provision for “Petitioner’s Warrant Articles.” These are articles brought forward by ordinary citizens, rather than by the Select Board or a department of Town government. The Charter requires ten signatures to place a petition on the warrant for Annual Town Meeting. Articles 37,…

Results and reflections on Town elections

May 3, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Results Thirteen percent of Acton’s 16,243 registered voters (2164 people) cast a ballot in Tuesday’s Town elections, according to the preliminary results published at the Town’s website. In comparison, last November, 80% showed up for the presidential elections. In her uncontested race for Town Moderator, Jo-Ann Berry received…

Empowering Voices: Concord Conservatory’s Singing With Parkinson’s Chorus

May 3, 2025

by Sara Seng

Imagine a world where your own voice, once a natural expression of self, begins to diminish, to fade. This is a reality for many living with Parkinson’s disease, a condition that can impact vocal abilities and overall well-being. Acton resident Helena Chan faced this challenge. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s…

The Bulletin Board – May 3, 2025

May 3, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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 are submitted separately to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Discovery Museum To Host “Bessie’s Closet,” a Free Pop-up Clothing Shop, May…

AB baseball: Revolution outhits Wayland, 8-2, but loses battle of errors and walks.

May 3, 2025

by James Conboy

April 28, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School: AB pitchers Evan Koh and Levi Straayer combined to hold the Wayland Warriors hitless for the first 4 2/3 innings, but in the end were jinxed by walks and errors, with the result a 7-5 win for the visitors. The Revs erased…

Pitching prowess prevails in AB softball; advantage: Revolution

May 3, 2025

by James Conboy

April 25, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School: The Rev’s jumped right out of the gate in the first inning, scoring their first three batters, but had to rely on pitching by Tia Gillespie (nine strikeouts) and tight defense to hang on for a 3-2 win over Bay State League…

Acton 250: Discovery Museum hosts Acton 250 bash

April 26, 2025

James ConboyandMiriam Lezak

On April 16, a large crowd flocked to the “Acton 250 Committee’s Remembrance of April 19, 1775”, at the Acton Discovery Museum to enjoy socializing, historical presentations, and delicious food provided by sponsor Roche Brothers; Dirigible Brewing Company offered their historically-based Isaac Davis Brown Ale for purchase. Before…

News you can use: Town Elections and Town Meeting

April 26, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

April 29 update, 11:30 PM: Preliminary results are available from the town website. The town election is coming up on April 29, followed by the Annual Town Meeting, which begins on Monday, May 5 and continues on Tuesday, May 6. At the Annual Town Meeting, the town will…

Acton 250: Robbins Ride reenactment draws a crowd

April 26, 2025

Alissa NicolandThe Acton Exchange Team

About 100 residents gathered at the Faulkner House early Friday evening to see the reenactment of the alarm ride of April 19, 1775. Members of the Acton Minutemen re-enact this event every year, with riders portraying Samuel Prescott and Captain Robbins’ 13-year-old son John Prescott, who rode to…

Acton 250: Acton Minutemen and followers march to Concord

April 26, 2025

by Franny Osman

The annual reenactment of the Acton Minutemen’s march from the Isaac Davis home site at 39 Hayward Rd in Acton to the Old North Bridge in Concord, took place earlier than usual this year, on Friday, April 18. One longtime veteran of the walk commented that the mild…

The Bulletin Board – April 26, 2025

April 26, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

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 are submitted separately to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Join the Green Acton Clean-up Week Join the Green Acton Clean-up Week…

Pink Moon Nature Watch (March 29 – April 26)

April 26, 2025

by Rob Gogan

March March 30: Vernal pool in Spring Hill Conservation Area hosts several animals over the course of the Pink Moon: BARRED OWL (ten times!), RACCOON, WOOD FROGS, WHITE-TAILED DEER, and more. Thanks as always to Acton’s trail cam guru Rebecca Harvey for these and all videos in this…

School Committee Update: April 17, 2025 meeting

April 26, 2025

by Diane Baum

Retiring Committee members Ginny Kremer and Rebeccah Wilson acknowledged for their service Retiring Acton-Boxborough School Committee members Ginny Kremer and Rebeccah Wilson were publicly thanked for their civic engagement and service to the school district at what was their final meeting on April 17. Kremer and Wilson previously…

ABRHS senior organizes “Senior Prom” at Acton Senior Center

April 19, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

Sarah Willard, a senior at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, organized an innovative cross-generation event recently for her year long senior project. She invited older Acton residents to attend a “Senior Prom” at the Acton Senior Center. The theme for the event, which was held April 8, 2025, was…

Q&A with Acton School Committee candidates

April 19, 2025

by Mike Balulescu

Acton’s Town election ballot includes three candidates running for two Acton School Committee seats. The Acton Boxborough Education Association (ABEA, the teachers’ union) posed questions to each of the candidates and shared the questions and answers with their membership and with the Acton Exchange. For more information about…

English at Large honors Acton volunteers

April 19, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

English at Large (EAL) is a nonprofit organization that helps adult immigrants gain greater understanding of the English language and U.S. culture through personalized instructional programs designed to support their highest aspirations. Last summer, the Acton Exchange quoted several participants’ enthusiastic responses to the EAL conversation group that…

The Bulletin Board – April 19, 2025

April 19, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Acton Exchange team is pleased to announce that calendar events will now be shared in our online calendar. We invite organizations to learn how to enter their own events. Write to calendar@actonexchange.org for more details. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board remains your site for volunteer opportunities and…

12-year old Acton resident hits the pavement for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger

April 19, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

On May 4, seventh grader Srikanth Akkineni of Acton will step up for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger. He will be among over 3,500 participants, both in-person and virtual, to walk the three-mile loop around the Boston Common or in their own neighborhoods. The one-day community event…

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Community - Page 15

William Harlan Dickerson II speaks at 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast in Acton

Town Meeting Articles 30, 31: Amend zoning bylaws concerning accessory dwelling units and “Habitat for All”

Town Meeting Articles 32, 33: New Leaf blower and tree clearing bylaws

Town Meeting Articles 37-41: Citizens Petitions

Results and reflections on Town elections

Empowering Voices: Concord Conservatory’s Singing With Parkinson’s Chorus

The Bulletin Board – May 3, 2025

AB baseball: Revolution outhits Wayland, 8-2, but loses battle of errors and walks.

Pitching prowess prevails in AB softball; advantage: Revolution

Acton 250: Discovery Museum hosts Acton 250 bash

News you can use: Town Elections and Town Meeting

Acton 250: Robbins Ride reenactment draws a crowd

Acton 250: Acton Minutemen and followers march to Concord

The Bulletin Board – April 26, 2025

Pink Moon Nature Watch (March 29 – April 26)

School Committee Update: April 17, 2025 meeting

ABRHS senior organizes “Senior Prom” at Acton Senior Center

Q&A with Acton School Committee candidates

English at Large honors Acton volunteers

The Bulletin Board – April 19, 2025

12-year old Acton resident hits the pavement for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger

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