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Acton Fire pins four new firefighters

September 12, 2026
Tuesday afternoon September 8, Acton formally inducted four new members to the Fire Department: At the Pinning Ceremony, which was held at Acton’s Fire Station 4 on Harris Street, each new firefighter was pinned with their badge. Acton Town Manager John Mangiaratti opened the ceremony. Fire Chief Anita Arnum and Deputy Fire Chief Chris Sammet made remarks.  Each new firefighter was proudly pinned by a relative or by the Acton Fire Chief Anita Arnum. The Ceremony’s significance was highlighted by the attendance of Police Chief Douglas Sturniolo, Select Board Members Alissa Nicol and David Martin, plus numerous members of Acton’s…

School District ends 2025-26 with budget surplus

September 12, 2026
August 20 & Sept. 3 meetings – At the School Committee’s August 20 business meeting, Director of Finance and Operations Sheri Matthews reported a preliminary end-of-year budget surplus for the fiscal year 2025-26 of $3,674,251. According to Matthews, $1.1M of the surplus is from return on investments, with…
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Finance Committee notes: August 25, 2026

The Finance Committee’s August 25 meeting featured public comments, new liaison briefings from the School Committee, and more intern presentations by this summer’s intern cohort on finance-related improvements.  Public comments David Martin, member of the Select Board, voicing concerns as a citizen, stated that the Acton Leadership Group…

Bulletin Board: September 12, 2026

September 12, 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 From the Town of Acton:…

Bulletin Board: September 5, 2026

September 5, 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 From the Town of Acton:…

Select Board Notes: August 24, 2026

August 29, 2026
Opening remarks:  Town Hall Renovation Planning Update: Mr. Mangiaratti noted that, due to the size and to constraints on the location of a planned generator unit, the oak tree between the Town Hall and Woodbury Lane would have to be removed. Board members suggested various alternate locations for…

Mass. Primary Elections: Post-election update

August 29, 2026
Primary elections are over, and the candidates for the mid-term election (November 3, 2026 — put it on your calendar!) are set.  The election results for Acton are still pending. The Acton Exchange will publish them when they are available.  Oh my, where did the summer go! If…

Bulletin Board: August 29, 2026

August 29, 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 From the Town of Acton:…

Mosquitoes in Acton: What you need to know

August 29, 2026
On August 19, the Town notified residents that Acton is currently classified as moderate risk for West Nile Virus (WNV). West Nile Virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. While most people infected with WNV do not develop symptoms, some people can develop…
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Finance Committee hears from more interns

August 29, 2026
The Finance Committee’s August 11 meeting featured a continuation of presentations by this summer’s intern cohort on finance-related improvements. After the intern presentations, the Finance Committee turned to a discussion of fire equipment costs. Intern presentations Note: These presentations were created by student interns who may not have…
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Conservation Commission notes: August 5, 2026

August 15, 2026
Note: During their meeting, the Conservation Commission also discussed deer management, which is covered in a separate article: Acton researches deer management programs. Spring Hill Road Development update  Developers for the proposed project at 12 Spring Hill Road presented revised plans to the Conservation Commission seeking approval to…

Bulletin Board: August 15, 2026

August 15, 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 From the Town of Acton:…
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Finance Committee hears from student interns

August 15, 2026
The Finance Committee’s August 4 meeting focused on the presentations from this year’s intern class—a group of high school and college students who identified issues within their community that they believe could be handled in a better manner. Two items were on the agenda: Public comments, and intern…

Acton researches deer management programs

August 15, 2026
Note: Deer management was discussed at the August 5 Conservation Commission meeting, along with a number of other subjects which are covered in Conservation Commission notes: August 5, 2026. The population of deer in Acton, and the larger northeast region of Massachusetts, is two to three times what…

One year in, Wilde Garden is a local treasure

August 8, 2026
A little over a year ago, the space next to Acton Memorial Library that faces Town Hall was a weedy, rocky, empty lot, and an eyesore. Then, intrepid gardener and teen librarian Chris Bushie had an idea. What if that unattractive space became a native garden? Not only…

Bulletin Board: August 8, 2026

August 8, 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 From the Town of Acton:…
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