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Stephen “Steve” Noone, 78, devoted steward of Acton’s finances, dies

May 2, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Noone, who gave more than two decades of quiet, rigorous service to the town he called home, died Monday, April 27, 2026, after suffering a heart attack. He was 78. Noone was a longtime member and former chair of the Acton Finance Committee – the body known locally as “FinCom” – where he helped shape the financial decisions that touch every resident’s life, from school budgets to capital spending plans. Appointed by the Town moderator, the Finance Committee reviews the Town’s annual budget and warrant articles, then issues recommendations to voters before each Town Meeting. It is painstaking,…

Pink Moon Nature Watch (March 29 – April 26)

April 26, 2025
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…
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School Committee Update: April 17, 2025 meeting

April 26, 2025
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…

Q&A with Acton School Committee candidates

April 19, 2025
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
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
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…

Revs no-hit Waltham, notch second softball win, 12-0

April 19, 2025
April 10, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School: In a mercy-rule shortened game, AB’s softball team defeated the Waltham Hawks, with starting pitcher Aislinn Ryan and reliever Stacey Loram combining for a no-hitter against Dual-County League opponent Waltham. The Revs set the tone early, with three runs in the first…

Celebrate Patriots Day in Acton and beyond

April 12, 2025
An impressive lineup of events is taking place in and around Acton for next weekend’s commemoration of the beginning of the American Revolution and the town’s role in the fight for independence. On Friday, April 18, 2025, the Acton Minutemen will be completing their annual trek to Concord,…
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Acton Community Supper celebrates 13 years of service

April 12, 2025
On April 2, Mt. Calvary Community Supper celebrated its 13th Birthday by serving a three-course, sit-down meal inside Fellowship Hall at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Acton. The evening provided an opportunity to recognize and thank all the people who dedicate their time and energy to make Supper…
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Q&A with candidates for AWD Commissioner

April 12, 2025
This year, there are two candidates running for the position of Commissioner of the Acton Water District (AWD): John Petersen and Barry Rosen. This post contains the candidates’ answers to questions prepared by the Green Acton Water Committee. The Acton Water District is an independent government entity, separate…

Acton Garden Club Horticultural Hints for April 2025

April 12, 2025
Bulb Foliage When the spring bulbs begin to decline, it’s important not to cut back the foliage. After flowering, the plants continue to photosynthesize and are storing these food reserves in the bulb for next year. Removing spent flower stems is all right, but let the foliage die…

The Nourish Project nourishes body and mind

April 12, 2025
On Sunday April 6, the Wellness Committee of the Acton Boxborough United Way hosted a community potluck at the AB Resource Center on Charter Road as part of their Nourish Project that was launched last fall. Community members were encouraged to bring healthy appetizers and desserts to share,…
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