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Pitching prowess prevails in AB softball; advantage: Revolution

May 3, 2025

by James Conboy

April 25, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School: The Rev’s jumped right out of the gate in the first inning, scoring their first three batters, but had to rely on pitching by Tia Gillespie (nine strikeouts) and tight defense to hang on for a 3-2 win over Bay State League…

Acton 250: Discovery Museum hosts Acton 250 bash

April 26, 2025

James ConboyandMiriam Lezak

On April 16, a large crowd flocked to the “Acton 250 Committee’s Remembrance of April 19, 1775”, at the Acton Discovery Museum to enjoy socializing, historical presentations, and delicious food provided by sponsor Roche Brothers; Dirigible Brewing Company offered their historically-based Isaac Davis Brown Ale for purchase. Before…

News you can use: Town Elections and Town Meeting

April 26, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

April 29 update, 11:30 PM: Preliminary results are available from the town website. The town election is coming up on April 29, followed by the Annual Town Meeting, which begins on Monday, May 5 and continues on Tuesday, May 6. At the Annual Town Meeting, the town will…

Acton 250: Robbins Ride reenactment draws a crowd

April 26, 2025

Alissa NicolandThe Acton Exchange Team

About 100 residents gathered at the Faulkner House early Friday evening to see the reenactment of the alarm ride of April 19, 1775. Members of the Acton Minutemen re-enact this event every year, with riders portraying Samuel Prescott and Captain Robbins’ 13-year-old son John Prescott, who rode to…

Acton 250: Acton Minutemen and followers march to Concord

April 26, 2025

by Franny Osman

The annual reenactment of the Acton Minutemen’s march from the Isaac Davis home site at 39 Hayward Rd in Acton to the Old North Bridge in Concord, took place earlier than usual this year, on Friday, April 18. One longtime veteran of the walk commented that the mild…

The Bulletin Board – April 26, 2025

April 26, 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.) Join the Green Acton Clean-up Week Join the Green Acton Clean-up Week…

Ribbon Cutting at the Acton Bike Shop

April 26, 2025

by Jeff Brown

On Monday, April 7, Hakan Pesman and his wife Nuray hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new store in the Acton Woods Plaza. Several state and town officials attended to celebrate the Acton Bike Shop, which opened in January. Hakan was in the fashion trade in New…

Pink Moon Nature Watch (March 29 – April 26)

April 26, 2025

by Rob Gogan

March March 30: Vernal pool in Spring Hill Conservation Area hosts several animals over the course of the Pink Moon: BARRED OWL (ten times!), RACCOON, WOOD FROGS, WHITE-TAILED DEER, and more. Thanks as always to Acton’s trail cam guru Rebecca Harvey for these and all videos in this…

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School Committee Update: April 17, 2025 meeting

April 26, 2025

by Diane Baum

Retiring Committee members Ginny Kremer and Rebeccah Wilson acknowledged for their service Retiring Acton-Boxborough School Committee members Ginny Kremer and Rebeccah Wilson were publicly thanked for their civic engagement and service to the school district at what was their final meeting on April 17. Kremer and Wilson previously…

ABRHS senior organizes “Senior Prom” at Acton Senior Center

April 19, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

Sarah Willard, a senior at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, organized an innovative cross-generation event recently for her year long senior project. She invited older Acton residents to attend a “Senior Prom” at the Acton Senior Center. The theme for the event, which was held April 8, 2025, was…

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Select Board notes: April 7, 2025

April 19, 2025

by Tom Beals

Opening remarks: A resident (this reporter) addressed the Board regarding the proposed gas-powered leaf-blower ban. Town Manager John Mangiaratti noted a High School Volunteer Internship Program, and invited responses to a survey regarding the Fire Department two-location staffing experiment that will be ending soon. Ambulance fee increase: Acton…

Q&A with Acton School Committee candidates

April 19, 2025

by Mike Balulescu

Acton’s Town election ballot includes three candidates running for two Acton School Committee seats. The Acton Boxborough Education Association (ABEA, the teachers’ union) posed questions to each of the candidates and shared the questions and answers with their membership and with the Acton Exchange. For more information about…

English at Large honors Acton volunteers

April 19, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

English at Large (EAL) is a nonprofit organization that helps adult immigrants gain greater understanding of the English language and U.S. culture through personalized instructional programs designed to support their highest aspirations. Last summer, the Acton Exchange quoted several participants’ enthusiastic responses to the EAL conversation group that…

The Bulletin Board – April 19, 2025

April 19, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Acton Exchange team is pleased to announce that calendar events will now be shared in our online calendar. We invite organizations to learn how to enter their own events. Write to calendar@actonexchange.org for more details. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board remains your site for volunteer opportunities and…

12-year old Acton resident hits the pavement for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger

April 19, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

On May 4, seventh grader Srikanth Akkineni of Acton will step up for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger. He will be among over 3,500 participants, both in-person and virtual, to walk the three-mile loop around the Boston Common or in their own neighborhoods. The one-day community event…

AB baseball: Visitors pound out twelve hits as Revs fall, 8-4

April 19, 2025

by James Conboy

April 14, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School: The second inning proved unkind to the home team yesterday, when Dual-County League rival Newton South plated six runners on the strength of six hits, half of their game total, and two stolen bases. The Revolution came back with two runs in…

Revs no-hit Waltham, notch second softball win, 12-0

April 19, 2025

by James Conboy

April 10, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School: In a mercy-rule shortened game, AB’s softball team defeated the Waltham Hawks, with starting pitcher Aislinn Ryan and reliever Stacey Loram combining for a no-hitter against Dual-County League opponent Waltham. The Revs set the tone early, with three runs in the first…

Celebrate Patriots Day in Acton and beyond

April 12, 2025

by Alissa Nicol

An impressive lineup of events is taking place in and around Acton for next weekend’s commemoration of the beginning of the American Revolution and the town’s role in the fight for independence. On Friday, April 18, 2025, the Acton Minutemen will be completing their annual trek to Concord,…

A group of men and women in front of a Happy Birthday sign. In the foreground is a brightly decorated table, ready for guests to come in.

Acton Community Supper celebrates 13 years of service

April 12, 2025

by Janyce Vicik

On April 2, Mt. Calvary Community Supper celebrated its 13th Birthday by serving a three-course, sit-down meal inside Fellowship Hall at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Acton. The evening provided an opportunity to recognize and thank all the people who dedicate their time and energy to make Supper…

Who and what are on the ballot for the April 29 election?

April 12, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Candidates for Town, Schools, and Water District On April 29, Acton voters will elect fellow citizens for a number of town positions: For more information about the candidates, two candidate forums are available from ActonTV or the ActonTV YouTube channel; the Acton Democratic Town Committee forum, and the…

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