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Select Board Notes: October 6, 2025

October 11, 2025

by Tom Beals

Opening remarks: Acton-Boxborough School Committee liaison to the Acton Select Board Glen Cote updated the board on the Committee’s plan to address financial challenges, described in detail in a Strategic Planning and District Reorganization document. Mr. Derek Pinto reported hazardous traffic at the intersection of Chadwick and River…

Sunshine, speeches, and shared values at the 38th Annual Acton-Boxborough Democratic Picnic

October 11, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

The 38th Annual Acton-Boxborough Democratic Picnic took place on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the NARA Park Picnic Pavilion in Acton. It was a beautiful late-September afternoon — warm and in the 80s — perfect picnic weather. Families from 10 or so towns…

Local orchestra honors the civil rights movement through music

October 11, 2025

by Bill Ossmann

On October 18 and 19, the Concord Orchestra will present Montgomery Variations, a seven-movement piece that uses the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the later 16th Street Baptist Church bombing to frame its narrative. On Sunday, September 15, 1963, tragedy struck the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama,…

Scarecrows lining up on Parker Street

October 11, 2025

by Lori Krinsky

The scarecrows are lined up and ready to greet the public at Cucurbit Farm, 32 Parker St. in Acton. The public is invited to vote for their favorite at the “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest. These scarecrow faces are just a touch of the creativity on display…

In his third visit, historian dives deeply into the American Revolution

October 11, 2025

by James Conboy

Sept. 30, Francis Faulkner Meeting Room, Acton Town Hall: A balky slide projector was no obstacle for a seasoned presenter like Bob Allison, as he breezed right into his talk, “Beyond the bridge, an Acton 250 lecture,” while technicians finally worked out the kinks. Dr. Allison, a Suffolk…

Oktoberfest: Sun-drenched Saturday sets the scene

October 4, 2025

by James Conboy

Sept. 27, Gardner Field, Acton: The annual West Acton Oktoberfest, sponsored by the West Acton Village Merchants Association (WAVMA), was thronged with people right after the 10:00 a.m. start, as residents of all ages took advantage of the beautiful, early-fall weather. Oktoberfest is a chance for many of…

Java with John: Town staff share updates, news, and community priorities at Senior Center

October 4, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

Acton’s Senior Center was buzzing again on September 26 as residents gathered for Java with John, the monthly coffee-and-conversation program with Town Manager John Mangiaratti and staff members. After a summer break, the forum returned with local updates, ranging from new development projects and public safety initiatives to…

Navigating Grief support group at the Acton Senior Center

October 4, 2025

by Susan Tripathy

A new support group, Navigating Grief, is now being offered at the Acton Senior Center on the first Thursday of each month from 3-4 PM via Zoom. This group is especially designed for family members experiencing grief from the death of an older loved one, such as a…

The trees are speaking

October 4, 2025

by Jodi MacDonald

How much do forests matter? Author and reporter Lynda Mapes was in Acton on September 25 to address this question. Sixty-five attendees joined the author at Town Hall and another 25 listened online as Mapes described her research on the ecology of old-growth forests and all that she…

The Bulletin Board – October 4, 2025

October 4, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Reminder to readers: Our front page can’t hold all the news. To see all of this week’s new articles, go to the All News page. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

South Acton History Walk attracts students of U.S. History

October 4, 2025

by Jens Teagan

What do Big Bird, JFK, trolley cars, and the first industrial revolution have in common? Answer: South Acton’s Mill Corner aka Exchange Square aka South Acton Square aka Quimby Square. The amount of history packed within just a half square mile of Main and High Streets (where Main…

Online Acton company calmly thrives

October 4, 2025

by Jeff Brown

According to owner Pooja Garg, “Drymint is an Acton-based wellness lifestyle brand founded on the mission of helping people create mindful, balanced lives through thoughtfully crafted products which are organic and toxin free.” Inspired by her children’s entry into a local business fair five years ago where they…

Fatal motorcycle crash in Acton

October 4, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Police Chief James Cogan provided the following statement to the Acton Exchange: Wednesday morning, October 1, at approximately 1:12 a.m. Acton Police responded to the area of Lawsbrook Road and School Street in Acton following a motorcycle crash. Upon arrival on scene, police located the operator of the…

Unboxing treasures: Jewelry sale returns to Acton Senior Center

September 27, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

The Acton Senior Center’s annual jewelry sale is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, October 22 and 23, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. This popular event, which is organized by the Friends of the Acton Council on Aging (COA), offers several categories of jewelry for sale –…

Students convert biogas to energy

September 27, 2025

Aakarsh TathacarandAaron HongandAndrew Wu

What began as a simple assignment for our school science fair as part of the Intro to Science Research elective has since grown into an award-winning research project. We three high school students from Acton Boxborough Regional High School were ultimately selected to compete at the 2024 Massachusetts…

Low-key gathering honors Kirk in Acton

September 27, 2025

by James Conboy

Sept. 21, Acton Center Common: On a warm, late-summer day, about sixty local people – from Acton, Bolton, and Carlisle – gathered near the Isaac Davis monument to honor slain Turning Point U.S.A. founder Charlie Kirk with candles and personal reflections. Many, much larger, vigils have been held…

UPDATED: Cycling team rides for the Acton Food Pantry

September 27, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

On Sunday, October 5, walkers and cyclists will set off on the 14th annual Ride for Food, raising funds to fight food insecurity across Massachusetts. This year, for the first time, the Acton Food Pantry (AFP) will be one of the beneficiaries, supported by a dedicated Acton Food…

The Bulletin Board – September 27, 2025

September 27, 2025

by The Acton Exchange Team

Reminder to readers: Our front page can’t hold all the news. To see all of this week’s new articles, go to the All News page. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…

Acton Nature Watch: Corn Moon (August 23-September 21, 2025)

September 27, 2025

by Rob Gogan

August Aug. 23: BARN SWALLOW fledglings, having learned how to catch flying insects over Fort Pond Brook, migrate south with their parents. Aug. 27: An insect lays tiny eggs in a circular pattern approximately 1 inch in diameter on a West Acton window screen. Aug. 28: SOLITARY SANDPIPER…

Puppets wake up after quiet time

September 20, 2025

by Franny Osman

The “Kids on the Block” puppets have lived for many years in Joan Burrows’ hall closet in her apartment on Elm Street. Labels sewn onto cloth storage bags indicate each puppet’s name. Some of the puppets have disabilities, visible or invisible; others are neurotypical friends who join conversations…

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