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New economic development director outlines vision for Acton

May 31, 2025

by Tom Beals

Newly appointed Economic Development Director Patricia Costa introduced herself at the May 19, 2025 Select Board meeting, outlining her background and priorities for fostering the town’s economic and cultural vitality. Ms. Costa, originally from Brazil, brings her experience as a former college professor, where she guided students in…

Strategic Economic Development Action Plan: Public Comment Period Open until June 3rd

May 31, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

RKG Associates, Inc. was hired by the Town of Acton, MA, to develop a Strategic Economic Development Action Plan (SEDAP) aimed at guiding the town’s economic growth and business diversification from 2024 to 2034. The plan combines market trends, stakeholder interviews, and public engagement, incorporating feedback from both…

Town Manager Mangiaratti updates seniors on Town projects, roadwork, and budgets

May 31, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

Acton Town Manager John Mangiaratti provided a series of Town updates and engaged in a lively question-and-answer session with residents at the Acton Senior Center during his “Java with John” program on Friday morning, May 16, 2025. The event, broadcast live on local television, covered a wide range…

Salt & Sand Gallery opens for season with Acton artist Howard Wang

May 31, 2025

Mark MalinowskiandRandy Pipkin

Salt & Sand Fine Art Gallery, a collective of nine artists nestled in the vibrant Kennebunk, Maine community, celebrates its second season with a wide variety of new art created by both emerging and award-winning artists living throughout Maine and New England. The Gallery is located at 2…

ICE conducts federal immigration enforcement operation in Acton

May 18, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

On Saturday afternoon, May 10, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a federal immigration enforcement operation in Acton, Massachusetts. Several residents of the town witnessed what happened on Great Road (Route 2A). However, the community didn’t know who had been taken away by U.S. Immigration and…

Popup rally to protest ICE arrests draws large crowd

May 18, 2025

by Miriam Lezak

On Mother’s Day afternoon, several hundred people gathered in front of Acton Town Hall to protest the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action that occurred on Great Road (Rt 2A) less than 24 hours before. The protest, organized by The Peacemakers Network, Indivisible Acton Area, and other groups,…

Statement from Acton Police Chief James Cogan about recent ICE operation in Acton

May 18, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Following a federal immigration enforcement operation in Acton on Saturday, May 10, 2025, and the emergency protest organized by the Peacemakers Network at Town Hall on Sunday, May 11, Acton Police Chief James A. Cogan issued the following statement on Monday, May 12: “The Acton Police Department would…

Dog Park supporters launch “Top Dog” calendar contest and FUNdraiser

May 18, 2025

by Clare Siska

A champion dock-diver; a therapy dog; some royalty; a Halloween Monster; and a singer… These are just a few of the canines competing for “Top Dog” in the Acton Community Dog Park’s calendar contest and fundraiser, running through May 31. Thanks to support from local residents, the Stanton…

The Bulletin Board – May 17, 2025

May 18, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send your Bulletin Board announcements to editors@actonexchange.org. (Calendar events are submitted separately to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Free admission on summer Friday nights returns June 20 at Discovery Museum…

Acton Garden Club May Horticultural Hints

May 18, 2025

by Judy Dembsey

Do not plant annuals too early. They do not like nighttime temperatures below 40 degrees. The general rule is to plant them around Memorial Day but it appears to be warming up early. Therefore, if plants are purchased early, place them in a protected area close to the…

Acton police place police supervisor on leave

May 18, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Acton Police Chief James A. Cogan reports that the Acton Police Department has charged a retired police official from another community, and placed an Acton police supervisor on administrative leave, amid questions about the handing of an OUI investigation. (In Massachusetts, OUI, or “Operating Under the Influence” refers…

Acton hailed as Climate Leader Community

May 18, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Acton’s longtime commitment to sustainability was recognized on Friday as state officials designated the Town as a Climate Leader Community. The Town was one of 19 communities honored at a ceremony on Friday, May 2, at the construction site for Watertown’s new net-zero High School. To be recognized…

Rep. Sena highlights local earmarks in FY26 House budget

May 18, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

State Representative Danillo Sena (D – Acton) voted in favor of passing the House version of the FY26 budget on April 30, which included $5 million to create a new Immigrant Legal Defense Fund to provide legal services to immigrants facing deportation, and raised Chapter 70 education aid…

Another Town Meeting in the books

May 10, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

After a very long two nights on May 5 and 6, 2025, Acton has successfully wrapped up another Town Meeting. You can view Town Meeting recordings on the ActonTV YouTube channel: For an overview of Town Meeting outcomes, see the May 7 update section of UPDATED May 7,…

Anchor and Pastor Liz Walker writes book, speaks to Friends of the COA

May 10, 2025

by Meg Stafford

Liz Walker, author, pastor, and former Channel 4 TV news anchor, captivated an audience of 85 at the Acton Senior Center on Tuesday, May 6 as she explained her journey from News Anchor to author of No One Left Alone. Dressed in deep purple with a spring green…

Community Lane closed Tuesday, May 13 – Thursday, May 15

May 10, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

As part of the Kelley’s Corner infrastructure project, MassDOT’s contractor, MGI Corporation, will begin major road reconstruction work on Community Lane, which connects Mass Ave to Main Street and provides access to many local businesses, on Tuesday, May 13. The road work will involve pulling up the asphalt…

Project Graduation: A cherished community tradition that keeps our graduating seniors safe

May 10, 2025

by Ruchi Jain

Spring not only brings the fragrance and vibrancy of flowers—it also ushers in graduation season, a time of joy, pride, and one big question: how do we make sure our teens celebrate safely? For over a generation, our community has answered with a powerful tradition: Project Graduation or…

The Bulletin Board – May 10, 2025

May 10, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send your Bulletin Board announcements to editors@actonexchange.org. (Calendar events are submitted separately to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Discovery Museum holding Online Auction Fundraiser May 5-14 Discovery Museum kicked off…

McManus Manor groundbreaking: rain is no deterrent

May 10, 2025

by James Conboy

On May 6, an assemblage of local and state officials crowded into a large white tent (rain-proof, thank goodness) to celebrate the groundbreaking of a housing development named after the late Betty McManus, a longtime director of the Acton Housing Authority. The complex, expected to open in June,…

Acton celebrates Holi at the library

May 10, 2025

by Alissa Nicol

For the third year in a row, the Acton Libraries celebrated Holi on the back lawn of the Memorial Library. Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors and the Festival of Spring, is a major Hindu festival, celebrating love and the arrival of spring. It is an…

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