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Finance Committee Notes: September 15, 2026

October 3, 2026
The Finance Committee’s September 15 meeting mainly focused on Acton’s FY2028 budget, advancements to the Department of Public Works (DPW) Building project, and a reflection surrounding the 2026 student intern program. Public comments David Martin, member of the Select Board, gave the first liaison update concerning recent permitting and licensing activity for two new businesses: Jersey Mike’s and a landscaping business in North Acton. The Board also discussed an expansion of Northern Trust Bank at Kelley’s Corner. Martin also discussed a new renewable-energy permitting process, where Massachusetts will require municipalities to establish a consolidated permitting process for certain renewable-energy projects…

The changing landscape of immigration enforcement

July 18, 2026
Immigration enforcement in the US has gone through rapid shifts recently and, once again, the landscape has changed. In contrast with high profile, intensive enforcement focused in a particular city or state, the past few months have seen enforcement activities surge around the country, but in a more…

Bulletin Board: July 11, 2026

July 11, 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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School Committee news: June 2026 update

July 11, 2026
Teacher’s union settles new contract After eight months of negotiations, the Acton-Boxborough Education Association (ABEA) and Acton-Boxborough School Committee have agreed on a new three-year contract for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The agreement was formally approved by the School Committee at a business…

Select Board Notes: July 6, 2026

July 11, 2026
Opening remarks 13 School Street Hearing Following a brief review of updates to the project plan, primarily concerning changes to the parking arrangement, and after receiving approvals from the Conservation Commission and Historic District commission, the Board unanimously approved the Site Plan Special Permit. An excerpt from the…

Bulletin Board: June 27, 2026

June 27, 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:…

Seventh graders present their civics research

June 20, 2026
On June 9 and 10, over 400 seventh graders from RJ Grey Junior High School participated in what has become an annual Civics Fair event that community members participate in. The Civics Fair was held at the RJ Grey library during school hours and the gymnasium in the…
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Select Board Notes: June 15, 2026

June 20, 2026
Opening remarks: 46 Taylor Road acquisition update:  Acton Conservation Trust President Susan Mitchell-Hardt and Treasurer Hart Millett presented a ceremonial oversize check to the Town as a contribution for the purchase of 46 Taylor Road. 103 donors contributed a total of $116,620. The Board voted to accept the…

Bulletin Board: June 20, 2026

June 20, 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: From the…

Bulletin Board: June 13, 2026

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…
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