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The Bulletin Board

November 27, 2024
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The Acton Exchange team is working towards a new calendar function that allows more flexible and powerful access to Acton-relevant calendar information. In the meantime, short notices of upcoming events are published in the Bulletin Board. For now, email your Acton-relevant calendar notice (<150 words) to calendar@actonexchange.org. Your…
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Environment Massachusetts launches campaign to save the bees

November 22, 2024
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Native bee populations are facing a sharp decline due to climate change, habitat destruction, disease, and pesticide exposure. Neonicotinoids, a specific class of pesticides, are especially harmful to bees and contribute significantly to bee mortality. Unfortunately, the Environmental Protection Agency does not regulate neonic-coated seeds, further endangering bees.…
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ABFN observes Native American Heritage Month

November 22, 2024
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On Saturday, November 16, the Acton Boxborough Family Network (ABFN) sponsored a free program for members and non-members alike at the Acton Memorial Library in observance of Native American Heritage Month. ABFN’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator, Jessica Schroeder, said, “This is the first cultural event we’ve held.…
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A pen and ink drawing of a kitchen counterand sink piled high with dirty dishes. In the foreground, a pair of legs rests on the sofa.

Acton Exchange Team takes a break

November 22, 2024
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The Acton Exchange all-volunteer staff will be eating and resting this coming week and will not publish a full issue on Nov. 30. We will, however, publish a Thanksgiving week mini-issue with a report on Monday’s 6 p.m. Town Meeting and an updated Bulletin Board. So, please submit…
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The Bulletin Board

November 22, 2024
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The Acton Exchange team is working towards a new calendar function that allows more flexible and powerful access to Acton-relevant calendar information. In the meantime, short notices of upcoming events are published in the Bulletin Board. For now, email your Acton-relevant calendar notice (<150 words) to calendar@actonexchange.org. Your…
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A-B booters edge Weymouth, advance in tournament

November 22, 2024
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Nov. 8, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School girls soccer: An early goal by A-B sophomore Natalie Stouch was all the offense the Revs needed in the match, as Coach Ru Sweeney’s squad edged the Weymouth Wildcats to advance in the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) girls soccer tournament. The…
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Special Town Meeting is coming up

November 17, 2024
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Acton will hold a Special Town Meeting on Monday, Nov. 25, starting at 6 p.m.. Any voter registered in Acton can attend. The meeting will be at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Auditorium on 36 Charter Road. Check In starts at 5:15 p.m. in the cafeteria area. The…
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Astronomy in the Park

November 17, 2024
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Under a quarter moon, Astronomy in the Park, hosted by Acton Conservation Trust (ACT), drew over 120 stargazers and astronomers, including many children. Despite the ever changing cloud cover, it was a warm and beautiful night to be outside on the fields of NARA Park. We observed Saturn…
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A collage of four pictures, each with two people. Clockwise from bottom: - Two men, one wearing an Acton FD fleece, the other wearing an 18th century red jacket, knickers, and a tri-corner hat. - A couple wearing street clothes. - Another couple wearing street clothes. - A pair of people wearing street clothes, but from the 18th Century. The man is wearing a red jacket with brass buttons, the woman wears a dress, apron, and straw bonnet.

Veterans honored on town common

November 17, 2024
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Veteran Services Director James MacRae and Chair of the Acton Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee Gail Sawyer led the 2024 Veterans Day Ceremony on the Town Common. The program, taped by Acton TV, included speeches, the laying of wreaths, a three volley salute by the Acton Minutemen, and…
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South Acton history walk

November 17, 2024
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About 20 participants, including several high school students, were led on a tour of South Acton the afternoon of Saturday, November 9, by Acton resident Amy Cole. Cole, who has been leading tours of Acton Center sponsored by the 250 Committee, was assisted in the development of the…
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The Bulletin Board

November 17, 2024
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The Acton Exchange team is working towards a new calendar function that allows more flexible and powerful access to Acton-relevant calendar information. In the meantime, short notices of upcoming events are published in the Bulletin Board. For now, email your Acton-relevant calendar notice (<150 words) to calendar@actonexchange.org. Your…
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Two wins send A-B volleyballers to state semi-finals

November 17, 2024
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November 6, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School gym: It took five sets, but the A-B Revolution girls’ volleyball team (or Colonials, if you read the scoreboard) outlasted the Boston Latin Wolfpack in a match that showcased Coach Darren Gwin’s squad’s outstanding athletic skills. Whether setting up for the spikers,…
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