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My Dearest Friend: A play about letters and revolution

June 20, 2026

by Miriam Lezak

On June 15, the new Time Travel Theatrical Company presented “My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams” at Great Road Church in Acton. The play, written by Peter Manos, is based on the letters written by John and Abigail over the decades before, during, and…

Acton Nature Watch: Blue Moon (May 16 – June 14, 2026)

June 20, 2026

by Rob Gogan

May May 16: AMERICAN ROBINS build a nest (before May 3), lay eggs (May 3), chicks hatch (May 13), grow, and fledge (May 28), on an Indian Village porch. May 17: Two BEAVERS try to cross Mass. Ave. by the culvert near the Acton Water District Facility, but…

Business Briefs: June 20, 2026

June 20, 2026

by Jeff Brown

New trade building on Great Road closer to reality. Demolition of the 1980s three store brick strip mall at 465-459 Great Road is scheduled for later this month. The building was the recent home of Acton Convenience. Last year Great Road Antiques and ThinkForFun moved to different locations…

Theatre III’s The Great Race delivers light-hearted lessons

June 13, 2026

by Dana Lissy

“Everyone needs help now and then.” These are gentle words of wisdom passed on from grandparent to grandchild in The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac, the latest performance in Theatre III’s Child’s Play series running June 13–14 and 20–21. (To learn more about how this…

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

June 13, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

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…

One final send off: Graduation and Project Graduation, 2026

June 13, 2026

by Lucas Corbett

The Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Class of 2026 closed one chapter and began another on June 5 as 415 seniors graduated during commencement ceremonies before celebrating together at the annual Project Graduation event later that evening. The event began at 5:30 p.m., bringing together students, families, faculty, and…

Bulletin Board: June 13, 2026

June 13, 2026

Tom BealsandThe 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. (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

by Meg Stafford

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…

Obituary: Michael Barton

June 13, 2026

by Family

Michael Earl Barton of Sandwich died at Tufts Medical Center on May 24. He was 79. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts in October, 1946, to Velma and Donald Barton, he graduated from Acton-Boxborough High School. Michael studied voice at the University of Colorado. Although his career led him to…

Acton Water District completes PFAS filtration upgrades

June 13, 2026

by Ron Parenti

On May 4, the Acton Water District (AWD) announced that the installation of the equipment needed to remove PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) from Acton’s drinking water is nearing completion, and that PFAS levels from all three of the District’s operating treatment plants have been reduced to non-detectable…

Firefighter Stephen Flanagan graduates from MA Firefighting Academy

June 13, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Acton Fire Department is pleased to announce that Firefighter Stephen Flanagan graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program Class #339. Flanagan was one of 31 firefighters who graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program on June 5. Firefighter…

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School Committee Update: June 4, 2026

June 13, 2026

by Diane Baum

The School Committee held its annual election of officers for the fiscal year 2026-27 on June 4. Acton member Tori Campbell will continue in her role as School Committee chair. Adam Klein was re-elected vice chair for Boxborough, and Lisa Adil was voted vice chair for Acton. Julie…

Dumpster fire at Acton Transfer Station

June 13, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

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…

A favorite spring event: The Madrigals Dinner returns

June 6, 2026

Franny OsmanandMiriam Lezak

The annual dinner-theatre evening of the Acton Boxborough Regional High School Madrigals singing group attracted not only parents and friends of present performers and alumni who used to be in the group, but fans of the angelic voices and people who just happened to hear about the dinner.…

Obituary: Martin Osman

June 6, 2026

by Family

Dr. Martin Osman of Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, an applied physicist, World War II veteran, and blind inventor, died peacefully at home on June 4, in his sleep. He was 101 years old. The cause was old age. As a blind carpenter, Marty whistled through his teeth as he worked…

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Select Board Notes: June 1, 2026

June 6, 2026

by Tom Beals

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…

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Board of Health meeting recap: Wastewater woes continue

June 6, 2026

by Patricia McTierman

The wastewater disposal systems at 248 – 270 Great Road, known as Gould’s Plaza, have been on the Acton Board of Health’s radar for many months now. As previously reported, the shopping plaza is located within Zone 1 and Zone 2 groundwater protection zones. The site is served…

Bulletin Board: June 6, 2026

June 6, 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.…

The AB Farmers Market: 17 years of fresh food, music, art, and fun

June 6, 2026

by David Gerratt

In 2008, a handful of committed local residents got together to talk about creating a farmers market for the towns of Acton and Boxborough. They brainstormed, created policies, brought volunteers on board, negotiated with the Town of Acton for space and support, and reached out to local vendors.…

Afternoon Tea and lecture at historic Wright Tavern

June 6, 2026

by Joan Milnes

Members of the Theater and Concert interest group from the Acton Woman’s Club attended an afternoon tea and lecture held inside the historic Wright Tavern in Concord on May 24. Local historian Amy Cole spoke about the history of ladies’ afternoon teas and how they helped to advance…

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