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Town Meeting wrapup: Overview

May 9, 2026

by Franny Osman

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 of the articles, there weren’t the usual long lines behind the microphone or sighs of relief when someone called to cut off debate. Night 1: Introductions and a tribute At the start of Monday’s meeting, Finance Committee (FinCom) member Jason Cole gave a tribute to longtime FinCom member Steve Noone whose unexpected…

School Committee deep dive: AB Education Association questions

April 25, 2026

by Acton Boxborough Education Association

Town Elections are this coming Tuesday, April 28. For more general voting information, see Town’s Elections and Voting page. For information about School Committee candidates, read on. The Acton Boxborough Education Association (ABEA) is the teachers union that represents the educators in the AB Regional School District. To…

School Committee deep dive: AB Special Ed Parent Advisory Council questions

April 25, 2026

The Acton Exchange TeamandActon-Boxborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council

Town Elections are this coming Tuesday, April 28. For more general voting information, see Town’s Elections and Voting page. For information about School Committee candidates, read on, and see the links to voter information published at the top of the related article in this same issue of the…

The Bulletin Board: April 25, 2026

April 25, 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.…

Faulkner Awards: Recognizing Acton’s volunteers

April 25, 2026

by Pat Clifford

The human dimension of governance was front and center on April 15 as Acton honored five volunteers at an intimate gathering in the restored Asaph Parlin home in Acton Center. Individually, Select Board members nominated Joan Burrows, Lori Cooney, Greg Jarboe, Nancy Kolb and Joe Robb for their…

Meet the candidates: Part 1, contested races

April 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Acton election day is coming right up; signs have sprouted in yards, and mail-in ballots are showing up in mailboxes. This election, along with Town Meeting, is how you can make your voice heard. This year, the following candidates are running in contested races. For positions on the…

Meet the candidates: Part 2, uncontested races

April 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

In addition to those in contested races, other candidates are also stepping up to keep the Town running. Their races are easier, but the work they do is invaluable. Thank you! Town Moderator: Jo-Ann Berry Town Meeting is every voter’s opportunity to participate in the town’s legislature. My…

The Bulletin Board: April 18, 2026

April 18, 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.…

Acton wins Community Climate Impact Award

April 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

During the MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference in early April, Acton was recognized as a “community, team, or organization whose leadership has made a meaningful difference in advancing climate action at the local level.” MassEnergize said that “through dedication, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to their community, the…

No surprises! Emergency planning with the Medical Reserve Corps

April 18, 2026

by Alissa Nicol

On a blue sky Saturday, when many folks chose to be outside on the rail trails, work in their gardens, or visit the playgrounds in town, the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) held an emergency preparedness workshop at the Acton Recreation Center on Audubon Drive. A half dozen attendees…

Despite deep divisions, School Committee pushes ahead with geography-based school assignment

April 11, 2026

by Diane Baum

The School Committee endorsed a major policy shift at their April 9 meeting that will change the way elementary students are assigned to schools in Acton-Boxborough. The policy change directs the District to assign elementary students who are enrolling in the District to a school based on geographic…

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Select Board Notes: April 6, 2026

April 11, 2026

by Tom Beals

Opening remarks: Natural gas pipeline replacement: At a lengthy May 19, 2025 Select Board hearing on gas line replacement, residents and some Board members objected to engineering details of the replacement plan, and questioned whether the system should be maintained at all. At the present meeting, departing Board…

UPDATED: Water District Commissioners set April 22 for Special District Meeting to vote on budget — probably with a higher price tag

April 11, 2026

by Kim Kastens

UPDATE April 15, 2026: At a joint meeting of the AWD Commissioners and FinCom on April 13, the Commissioners finalized the budget to be voted on at the Special District Meeting on April 22. The bottom line of the expenses budget is $9,568,431, and the details of the…

The Bulletin Board: April 11, 2026

April 11, 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.…

Nuclear Metals Inc. superfund site update: restoration and remediation

April 11, 2026

by Ron Parenti

At an evening meeting on April 2 held virtually and at Concord Town House, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Remedial Project Manager Kara Nierenberg, EPA’s community involvement coordinator Charlotte Gray, and the de maximis project coordinator Bruce Thompson, provided a 90-minute progress update on the Nuclear Metals…

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…

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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…

It’s Town Election season. Here’s what you need to know.

April 4, 2026

by Miriam Lezak

Every spring, Acton voters elect several people to help run the Town, the Schools, and the Water District. Town Election Day this year is Tuesday, April 28. This year, there are three contested races: Many of the candidates have (or will have) websites with information, and yard signs…

Acton Police Chief James Cogan retires

April 4, 2026

by Nancy Knoblock Hunton

A roomful of well-wishers praised and applauded Acton Police Chief James Cogan, as he officially retired on Friday, March 27, after 42 years with the Town’s Police Department. Fellow Acton police officers, retired and present-day, as well as firefighters, legislators, and family members were on hand for the…

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.…

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