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Theatre III’s The Great Race delivers light-hearted lessons

June 13, 2026

by Dana Lissy

“Everyone needs help now and then.” These are gentle words of wisdom passed on from grandparent to grandchild in The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac, the latest performance in Theatre III’s Child’s Play series running June 13–14 and 20–21. (To learn more about how this work came to be staged by Theatre III in collaboration with the Acton Chinese Language School, see the Acton Exchange article, “Theatre III brings Chinese Zodiac tale to life”.) The play, by Reiko Ho, is a dynamic retelling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore. Bookended by Kung Kung…

Acton Democratic Town Committee selects a record number of delegates to the state convention

April 11, 2026

by Jane Egge

The Acton Democratic Town Committee (ADTC) hosted the local Democratic Caucus on March 15 at Congregation Beth Elohim in Acton. The purpose of the Caucus is to select delegates to attend the annual Massachusetts Democratic State Convention, which this year will be held on May 29 and 30…

Falling tree wreaks havoc in West Acton

April 11, 2026

by Franny Osman

When the lights flickered and the electricity went out for some residents and businesses in West Acton at about 8:30 a.m. on Thursday morning April 9, it was common for people to assume that the outage was confined to their own house and that they were responsible. One…

Two older men paly acoustic guitars and sing in to microphones.

The COA newsletter reaches thousands of Acton seniors — but are you one of them?

April 11, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

Acton has 5,797 residents who are 60 or older, according to U.S. Census data. The Acton Council on Aging (COA) newsletter already reaches a large share of them: more than 2,500 paper copies go out every month to Acton households with a resident 60 or older listed on…

A revolutionary roaster

April 4, 2026

by Nancy Knoblock Hunton

For decades, George Howell has been at the forefront of a revolution to transform coffee from a commodity into a craft. Today, his influence stretches from his small roastery on School Street in Acton to coffee farms around the world. Howell’s search for the best beans has taken…

Acton families and businesses feel the squeeze as tariffs push prices higher

April 4, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

Acton residents are already paying for tariffs in the most ordinary places: the grocery aisle, the hardware store, and the kitchen remodel quote that suddenly looks far more ambitious than it did a year ago. What began as a policy debate in Washington has become a quieter, more…

The Bulletin Board: April 4, 2026

April 4, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date, you are in the right place here at the Bulletin Board. Please email your Bulletin Board announcements to bulletinboard@actonexchange.org. (For what’s happening today or tomorrow or on any specific day, see the Calendar.…

Conservation Trust members honor Terry Maitland and pet the softest animal in the world

April 4, 2026

by Leona Burgess

On Sunday, March 15, the Acton Conservation Trust (ACT) drew over one hundred conservation enthusiasts and animal lovers to Acton Town Hall for their 2026 annual meeting. Each year ACT provides a recap of recent activities, conducts a brief members’ meeting that elects new officers, awards the annual…

Acton Sustainability Office outlines cost-saving energy and waste options for renters

April 4, 2026

by Susan Greene

The Town of Acton Sustainability Office hosted a virtual information session for renters on March 26, outlining ways to reduce energy costs, improve sustainability, and access local resources. Andrea Becerra, sustainability director for the Town of Acton, described renter-friendly options for advancing environmental sustainability in Acton. She said…

Obituary: Caroline Nichols Stevens

April 1, 2026

by Family

Caroline Nichols Stevens (formerly Moss), 77, of Sudbury, MA passed peacefully on 27 March 2026 due to Parkinson’s Disease. Caroline was born on 14 October 1948 in Boston, MA and grew up in Lexington, MA. Her first job was with her best friend at the Lexington Public Library.…

History of an historic park at 53 River Street

March 28, 2026

by David D. Martin

The historic park at 53 River Street, along Fort Pond Brook, will open this year. The decade-long story of its creation involves a number of monkey wrenches. At a special town meeting in October 2016, the Town of Acton acquired the 7-acre site at 53 River Street. To…

Acton Nature Watch: Worm Moon (February 19 – March 18, 2026)

March 28, 2026

by Rob Gogan

February Feb. 19 : RIVER OTTER trio scampers through light snow atop a frozen brook in N. Acton, leaving broad skid marks. See Rebecca Harvey’s trail cam video here. Feb. 27: A large RED-SHOULDERED HAWK perches on one leg in a SOURWOOD tree in a S. Acton back…

Java with John: Restaurants, revenue, road safety, and more

March 28, 2026

by James Conboy

March 30, Acton Senior Center: Acton Town Manager John Mangiaratti began his monthly Java with John talk at the Senior Center by thanking Veterans’ Service Officer James McCrae for preparing breakfast prior to the meeting. The multi-course meal is only $3.00. He then went into a list of…

The Bulletin Board: March 28, 2026

March 28, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date, you are in the right place here at the Bulletin Board. Please email your Bulletin Board announcements to bulletinboard@actonexchange.org. (For what’s happening today or tomorrow or on any specific day, see the Calendar.…

Bridgerton Ball: Well-dressed patrons dance in the stacks

March 28, 2026

by Alissa Nicol

The Acton Memorial Library closed early on Tuesday, March 10, for an after-hours, 21+ event. Like all library programs, the Bridgerton Ball was free to attend, but it was clear that many guests had invested heavily in their dazzling attire. Folks entered with a flourish, dressed in coattails…

Acton Republican Town Committee selects delegates to State Convention

March 28, 2026

by Katrina Buck

The Acton Republican Town Committee (ARTC) convened Feb. 18 at the Acton Memorial Library to host the local Republican Caucus and select delegates to represent the Acton community at the Massachusetts Republican State Convention, which will be held on April 25 at the Worcester Civic Center. The State…

Amity returns to Massachusetts

March 28, 2026

by Larry C. Kerpelman, Ph.D.

When British soldiers evacuated Boston in March 1776, hundreds of Massachusetts Loyalists fled to Nova Scotia or New Brunswick, Canada. With the 1783 Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War, Loyalists who had remained in the states, as well as those who had relocated, found themselves wishing to…

The spring equinox walk provided proof that spring is coming

March 28, 2026

by Alissa Nicol

Spring arrived on Friday, March 20 at precisely 10:46 a.m. Acton’s Community Conservation Specialist, Ian Bergmann, led a group of 14 walkers, young and old, on a spring equinox hike at the Acton Arboretum. Bergmann noted that while the equinox marks the start of spring celestially, in the…

NBA legend Robert Parish tells his story at West Acton’s Silver Unicorn Bookstore

March 21, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

There is a number every Celtics fan in Acton already knows: 00. It is the jersey number that Robert Parish, known throughout New England simply as “The Chief”, wore during his 14 seasons with the Boston Celtics. That number now hangs in the rafters of TD Garden. And…

The plight of Massachusetts Loyalists

March 21, 2026

by Larry C. Kerpelman, Ph.D.

It’s been said that history is written by the victors, so it’s not surprising that the story of Loyalists to the Crown who lived in the American colonies is not as widely known as that of the Revolutionary War’s victors. Loyalists suffered not only their Patriot neighbors’ scorn;…

The Bulletin Board: March 20, 2026

March 21, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date, you are in the right place here at the Bulletin Board. Please email your Bulletin Board announcements to bulletinboard@actonexchange.org. (For what’s happening today or tomorrow or on any specific day, see the Calendar.…

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