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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.…

ABRHS students recognized for outstanding accomplishments in math and science

March 8, 2025

by Diane Baum

Math Olympiad Ten Acton-Boxborough students were recognized at the February 27 School Committee meeting by Superintendent of Schools Peter Light and School Committee Chair Adam Klein for their outstanding performance in round one of the state’s Math Olympiad. Maxwell Du, Bryan Li, Raymond Gao, Eric Xiang, Daniel Cai,…

The Bulletin Board – Mar. 8, 2025

March 8, 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 into the calendar. Write to calendar@actonexchange.org for more details. Volunteer opportunities and other announcements (Please send your announcements…

Select Board Notes: Mar. 3, 2025

March 8, 2025

by Tom Beals

Opening remarks: Opening a mercifully shorter March 3, 2025 Select Board meeting, Town Manager John Mangiaratti noted construction work in the Town Hall lobby where the Isaac Davis plow case is being rebuilt, and demolition work of the 1970s addition at the adjacent 17 Woodbury Lane Asa Parlin…

Town and Economic Development Committee seek your input

March 8, 2025

by Adrian Hancock

Here’s your opportunity to help define what Acton will look like in the coming decades. At their final Public Workshop at the Acton Memorial Library and online on February 26, RKG Associates, working for the Town of Acton Economic Development Department and Planning Department, alongside the Economic Development…

Join the Amphibian Crossing Brigade 2025

March 8, 2025

Ian BergemannandMiriam Lezak

It is getting close to that time of year when our amphibian friends make their way across the roads, also known as the Big Night(s)! And humans from Acton and Littleton help them to cross the road without getting hit by cars. The Acton Conservation Commission has plenty…

Acton 250 Lecture: A snapshot of Acton’s early Black residents

March 8, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

On Feb. 26, “A Snapshot of Acton’s Early Black Residents” featured historical research documenting that Black residents were here when Acton first became a town in 1735, and several fought in the Revolution at the Concord Bridge and other New England battles. This latest event in the Acton…

A man in a work apron shows a group of women a piece of a flute that he's working on.

Acton makes music: Touring the world’s oldest flute-making company

March 1, 2025

by Alissa Nicol

On Wednesday, February 19, close to two dozen members of the Acton Woman’s Club (AWC) were treated to a tour of the Wm. S. Haynes Company. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest flute-making company in the world and specializes in professional custom-level instruments, although student, intermediate, and…

People playing pickleball under a very large bubble.

Marcus Lewis Tennis Center announces move

March 1, 2025

by Jeff Brown

Marcus Lewis recently announced that he will build a new tennis and pickleball facility at 45 Nagog Park Road, on land behind the River of Life Church. His tennis center has been leasing property off Granite Road in North Acton since 2014. Rather than negotiate a new lease,…

The Bulletin Board- March 1, 2025

March 1, 2025

by 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 into the calendar. Write to calendar@actonexchange.org for more details. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board remains your site for…

A woman with a shovel. Oversized bunnies are in the foreground and flowers tower over the woman. The picture includes stamps, drawings, maps, and other artistic elements.

“Mended” opens: Mixed-media artwork by Véronique Latimer

March 1, 2025

by Acton Exchange Team

Adapted from a press release 6 Bridges Gallery is pleased to present “Mended” by Acton artist Véronique Latimer. The exhibit will be on view February 26 – April 5 at the gallery (77 Main Street, Maynard) or online, with an in-person artist reception on March 1 from 5-7…

School Committee moves to leverage anticipated increases in state aid for the 2025-26 preliminary budget

February 21, 2025

by Diane Baum

Budget season formally kicked off at the School Committee’s January 30 business meeting with a 2025-26 budget overview presentation and recommendation to set the preliminary budget at $116.1M. This represents a 2.9 percent increase over a base budget that has been reduced by retirement of debt ($1.6M) and…

When campers change the world: Town shows film about disability rights movement

February 21, 2025

Lisa FranklinandActon Exchange Team

On February 18, the Acton Commission on Disabilities, and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Wanjiku Gachugi, hosted a showing of the award winning documentary, “Crip Camp”, at the Senior and Social Services Center. About thirteen people watched and enjoyed tortilla chips and salsa donated by El Huipil…

Acton Area League of Women Voters explores Town Meeting effectiveness and accessibility

February 21, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

The League of Women Voters-Acton Area held a webinar entitled, “The State of Town Meeting and Weighing Alternatives for Local Governance” on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Four panelists spoke about what works with Open Town Meeting as well as what we can learn from other types of local…

Velvet Vine Café ribbon cutting

February 21, 2025

by Jeff Brown

The Velvet Vine Café at 166 Great Rd. opened in January and, on Friday, February 14, they hosted a ribbon cutting celebration. Several Town officials congratulated Crystal Blais and Sarah Fitzmaurice on their new venture. The owners report that the operation has been going well and have found…

Growing McDonald’s the Wright way

February 21, 2025

by Jeff Brown

February is Black History month and a local Black businesswoman, Paula Wright, is celebrating 40 years as a McDonald’s restaurant owner. She owns, with her son Donny, sixteen McDonald’s franchisees, including the one in East Acton, not far from the Concord line. Their other restaurants are in eastern…

Knowing our community Chinese school

February 21, 2025

by Dani Feng

On the cool evening of May 29, 2024, a full house gathered at the Silver Unicorn bookstore for a book signing event. The author’s name was Wendy Chen and her debut book, “Their Divine Fires”, tells the story of three generations of Chinese women from her family across…

The Bulletin Board

February 21, 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. Going forward, we hope organizations will learn how to enter their own events into the calendar. Write to calendar@actonexchange.org for more details. Volunteer opportunities and other announcements (Please send…

McManus Manor housing project begins construction

February 15, 2025

by Kelley Cronin

The Board of the Acton Housing Authority (AHA) has announced that McManus Manor will begin construction next week. McManus Manor will provide forty-one (41) units of affordable rental housing at 362-364 Main Street in Acton. Town Meeting authorized the Town to sell the property to the AHA and…

Powder Mill housing development in progress

February 15, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Dolben Company, Inc. is pleased to announce the initiation of its latest project, The Apartments at Powder Mill (working name), a 230-unit luxury residential apartment community situated on a 10.5-acre site along the picturesque Assabet River in South Acton, adjacent to Concord and Maynard. Construction commenced in…

Acton Garden Club Designers Prepare for 2025 “Art in Bloom” at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

February 15, 2025

by Ann Marie Testarmata

Acton Garden Club looks forward to participating in this year’s 2025 “Art in Bloom” at Boston Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4. During this annual spring event, New England garden clubs, professional designers, and MFA floral volunteers, create interpretive arrangements inspired by…

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Community - Page 18

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

ABRHS students recognized for outstanding accomplishments in math and science

The Bulletin Board – Mar. 8, 2025

Select Board Notes: Mar. 3, 2025

Town and Economic Development Committee seek your input

Join the Amphibian Crossing Brigade 2025

Acton 250 Lecture: A snapshot of Acton’s early Black residents

Acton makes music: Touring the world’s oldest flute-making company

Marcus Lewis Tennis Center announces move

The Bulletin Board- March 1, 2025

“Mended” opens: Mixed-media artwork by Véronique Latimer

School Committee moves to leverage anticipated increases in state aid for the 2025-26 preliminary budget

When campers change the world: Town shows film about disability rights movement

Acton Area League of Women Voters explores Town Meeting effectiveness and accessibility

Velvet Vine Café ribbon cutting

Growing McDonald’s the Wright way

Knowing our community Chinese school

The Bulletin Board

McManus Manor housing project begins construction

Powder Mill housing development in progress

Acton Garden Club Designers Prepare for 2025 “Art in Bloom” at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

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