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The new Acton Food Pantry provides positive shopping experience, volunteer opportunities

April 18, 2026
The Acton Food Pantry (AFP, the Pantry) is now entering its third month of operations at the new location on Maple Street, adjacent to the South Acton Commuter Rail station. On Friday, April 10, I had the opportunity to visit during a volunteer shift with not one, but two, crews on duty. Private companies often send volunteer crews to nonprofit organizations and, on this day, a crew from Citizens Energy Corporation (CEC) joined the morning shift at the Pantry by restocking the shelves emptied during a very busy week of serving clients. Lindsey Miller, recently promoted to the position of…
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Select Board Notes, October 21, 2024: tidying up, finishing up

October 26, 2024
A plea for regulating chicken-keeping opened the October 21 Select Board meeting. A resident described noise from a neighbors’ rooster and chickens, and he proposed regulations governing chicken numbers, chicken housing, and related issues. Town manager John Mangiaratti noted additional operating hours for the Council on Aging shuttle,…
A group of high school boys play soccer in front of a net on a beautil fall day.

Revs weather Concord-Carlisle barrage, earn 1-1 draw

October 26, 2024
Crisp fall temperatures greeted about eighty fans at Acton-Boxborough’s Lower Turf Field on October 17 as the Revolution high school boys’ soccer team battled Concord-Carlisle. In a match dominated throughout by the Patriots’ aggressive offense, A-B broke the ice on a first-half goal by Tyler Sullivan, assisted by…

The Bulletin Board

October 26, 2024
Upcoming Voter Activities (from Town Clerk) If you haven’t yet registered to vote and otherwise qualify or wish to change your party enrollment, please make note of the voter registration deadline below. To vote in November 5, 2024: Presidential Election Register to vote before 5:00pm on 10/26/2024 Acton…

Colonial Books & Brews at Acton Memorial Library

October 19, 2024
The age 21+, after-hours Colonial Books and Brews event at the Acton Memorial Library on Tuesday, October 1, was attended by more than 200 people. Co-hosted by the Acton 250 Committee and the Acton Memorial Library, with funding from the Acton Memorial Library Foundation and the Acton Lions…
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School Committee October 2024 Update

October 19, 2024
Community members weigh in on ballot question 2 Former school committee members John Petersen and Xuan Kong spoke to the School Committee during the October 10 public comment period to encourage a no-vote on Question 2 on the November 5 state ballot. Question 2 proposes to eliminate the…

Acton church sign vandalized

October 19, 2024
Boxborough police are investigating recent vandalism of a Church of the Good Shepherd welcome sign located on Central Street (also known as Newtown Road) near the Rt 2 off ramp. A vandal used white paint to cover the rainbow fish hung from the Episcopal church’s sign and posted…

Horticulture Hints, September, 2024

October 19, 2024
Fall is the perfect time to renovate the lawn or seed a new one. This is the preferred time as weeds are less likely to be a problem. The soil is warmer than it is in the spring. Grass seed germinates sooner. Water seed 2-3 times a day…

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October 19, 2024
Discover West Concord Day West Concord Date: October 19, 2024 Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Diwalifest, Festival of Lights Date: October 20, 2024 (Rain Date Oct 27th) Time: 12 PM – 4:30 PM Sargent Memorial Library (427 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719) Greetings! Are you just as excited for…

Veteran and family come home to Acton

October 12, 2024
On Saturday, October 4, Keith Anderson and his family received the warmest welcome from the Acton community in a ceremony to turn over the keys to the house in West Acton that is the fulfillment of a dream of the late Mark Starr. As described in an earlier…

Scarecrows stand up to stigma and weather

October 12, 2024
The scarecrows are lined up and ready to greet the public at Cucurbit Farm, 32 Parker St. in Acton. It’s time to vote for your favorite at the “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest. The scarecrow faces pictured here are just a touch of the creativity on display…

How and why to recycle batteries in Acton

October 12, 2024
Every day, we use devices powered by batteries – and these batteries contain hazardous materials. This article reviews how Acton residents can dispose of used batteries safely right here in town – and why it is important to do so. Batteries in our devices contain a variety of…

Select Board Notes: October 7, 2024

October 12, 2024
A resident with concerns for school gun safety opened the October 7, 2024 Select Board meeting, mentioning a petition. Board Chair Fran Arsenault offered her assistance in directing the resident to the appropriate resources. Board Member Dean Charter noted the adoption of the 2025 Community Preservation Plan, saying…

Acton-Boxborough schools recognized as Climate Leader

October 12, 2024
On October 2, the sponsors of Mass Save® announced nineteen 2024 Mass Save Climate Leaders across Massachusetts, recognizing them for long-term commitments to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. One of the honorees was Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, specifically for the Boardwalk Campus project. That project allowed the…

The Bulletin Board

October 12, 2024
Scarecrow Contest & Jack O’ Lanterns (From NAMI of Central Middlesex) Vote for your favorite at the “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest at Cucurbit Farm at 32 Parker St. in Acton. Proceeds benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Middlesex. The scarecrows will be…

Mushroom forage in the Town Forest

October 4, 2024
On September 29, Acton Conservation Trust held a Mushroom Forage with Boston Mycological Club (BMC) at Wills Hole/Town Forest. They welcomed about seventy-five people to this joint event. After a few introductory remarks, people took to the woods, looking for all manner of fungi. Right off the parking…

Best ’fest ever

October 4, 2024
West Acton business owners have celebrated Oktoberfest for a couple of decades* and this year’s event was as large and lively as ever. Participants of all ages found activities to draw them in. “I think it was the best attendance we’ve had so far,” said organizer Annette Lochrie,…
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