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Four options to replace the Concord Rotary: What you need to know before the June 24 hearing

June 13, 2026
The clock is ticking. On June 24 at 6:00 p.m., residents will have their first formal opportunity to weigh in on how one of the most frustrating bottlenecks in the region gets fixed. The public comment hearing will be held at Concord Middle School auditorium, 835 Old Marlboro Road in Concord – and, if you drive Route 2, this meeting is worth your time. Last month, the Acton Exchange reported on the growing momentum to overhaul the Concord Rotary. Since then, I’ve obtained the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) presentation from the May 11 legislative site visit meeting organized by…

Bulletin Board: June 13, 2026

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. (Please email Calendar events to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Recent government communiques Acton’s Economic Development director provides…

A tail-wagging good time at Acton’s new dog park

June 13, 2026
How doggone long have the pups of Acton been waiting for a place to run off leash with other dogs? On Friday, June 5, community members, Town officials, legislators, and supporters gathered at 348 Main Street, just off Route 2, to celebrate the official opening of the town’s…

Dumpster fire at Acton Transfer Station

June 13, 2026
Fire Chief Anita Arnum reports that the Acton Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire at the Acton Transfer Station on Saturday morning. On Saturday, June 6, at about 7:21 a.m., Acton Fire responded to the Acton Transfer Station & Recycling Center at 193 Massachusetts Ave. for a…
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Select Board Notes: June 1, 2026

June 6, 2026
Opening remarks: Select Board Goal Setting Listening Session: The Select Board renews its annual goals list after the Town election, and invites public suggestions for those goals. Letters to the Select Board, made available in the meeting materials, expanded on issues that were mentioned in person at the…

Bulletin Board: June 6, 2026

June 6, 2026
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.…

Addressing opioid use disorder: next steps for Acton

May 30, 2026
On May 19, Penny Funaiole, Acton’s Health and Family Services Director, held a public information session called “Opioid Settlement: What’s it all about?” Funaiole outlined the issues around opioid use disorder and discussed the Acton Health Department plans to use the Opioid Settlement Funds distributed by Commonwealth for…

The Bulletin Board: May 23, 2026

May 23, 2026
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Select Board notes: May 18, 2026

May 23, 2026
Opening remarks: Select Board Chair Alissa Nicol relayed Acton Water District updates: all three treatment plants have completed conditioning and, as of the end of April, are delivering water at PFAS “non-detect” levels. Outdoor watering restrictions are at “Level 3”, allowing outdoor watering 1 day per week. Independence…

The Bulletin Board: May 16, 2026

May 16, 2026
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Select Board Notes: May 11, 2026

May 16, 2026
Opening remarks: Select Board reorganization: Following the recent election, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Alissa Nicol as Chair; David Martin as Vice-chair; and Fran Arsenault as Clerk. Buy Recycled Policy update: Director of Public Works Cory York presented a proposed Environmentally Preferred Procurement Policy to replace the…
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Town Meeting wrapup: Overview

May 9, 2026
Acton residents enjoyed a smooth two-night Town Meeting this year. After months of committee and forum discussion of issues such as the Department of Public Works building, school budget, Taylor Rd. land purchase, and electrification of Town Hall heating, it seems the voters were talked out. For most…

The Bulletin Board: May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026
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