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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…

Beth Elohim adds a mini-food pantry to Acton

August 23, 2024
Any time, not just during food pantry hours, our neighbors can get a little food for a meal for their families. There are now three new mini-food pantries in Acton, including one at Congregation Beth Elohim (CBE) on Prospect Street in Acton (see map below). On June 28,…

The Bulletin Board

August 23, 2024
Sculpture Exhibition Reception From the YV Art Museum/Contemporary Arts International (CAI) YV Art Museum, a non-profit art center located at 68 Quarry Road, Acton MA, is hosting the 13th annual Symposium in the realization of the “New Art Archeology”. This year, with participating artists David Adilman, Marin Murakoshi,…

Boozy book fair brings out a crowd

August 9, 2024
A hot summer night, beer, themed cocktails, and piles of brand new books… what could be finer? An annual collaboration between True West Brewery and Silver Unicorn Bookstore, both in West Acton, brings a large selection of books and an outdoor bar to the patio in front of…

India’s Independence Day celebrated at Acton Town Hall

August 9, 2024
On Sunday, August 4, Acton Town Hall was abuzz with celebration as the community gathered for the flag-raising ceremony commemorating India’s Independence Day. Hosted by Acton Indian Americans and the India Association of Greater Boston, this marked the fifth consecutive year of residents proudly raising the Indian flag…

A few more details on the Maynard intersection work

August 9, 2024
As described in last week’s Acton Exchange, drivers heading south on Route 27 through Maynard are about to experience yet another construction bottleneck this month. Work is planned for the intersection with Concord Street, in the same area that was torn up by Eversource Gas back in May…

Energy Magic Show draws lively audience

August 2, 2024
A group of over fifty people, including at least 25 happy and excited children, gathered to view the Energy Magic Show on July 23 at the Acton Memorial Library. Magic Fred, the Magician, elicited full-throated, gleeful responses from the youngsters as he searched for wayward magic lights, sought…

Sincere Foundation Awards $35K to Acton nonprofits

August 2, 2024
Sincere Foundation announced that it has made $125,000 in grants to 10 nonprofit organizations that address basic needs in Massachusetts, including two nonprofits in Acton: Household Goods and Boston Area Gleaners. This most recent round of funding completes the Foundation’s first full year of operation and brings its…

Meatless meet-up makes for mouthwatering meal

August 2, 2024
“Eat your vegetables; they’re good for you!” is a common parental refrain that often goes unheeded. But what if it was followed by, “They’re good for the planet, too!”? It is this second point that the Energize Acton group wanted to emphasize with the 2nd annual “Celebration of…

The Bulletin Board

August 2, 2024
Thrifty Thursday (From West Acton Baptist Church) The West Acton Baptist Church has a pop-up “Thrifty Thursday” every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. We are located at 592 Massachusetts Ave. in Acton. Donations of gently used clothing, shoes & accessories are greatly appreciated, at our collection shed in our…

The Bulletin Board

July 26, 2024
Blood Drive, Saturday July 27 (From Project Beacon, founded by an Acton Boxborough Regional High School rising senior) Massachusetts General Hospital is hosting a blood drive at the Acton Recreation Center (50 Audubon Drive) on Saturday, July 27th. Refreshments and free T-shirts will be provided, along with Taylor…
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