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Finance Committee hears from student interns

August 15, 2026

by Shivank Shroff

The Finance Committee’s August 4 meeting focused on the presentations from this year’s intern class—a group of high school and college students who identified issues within their community that they believe could be handled in a better manner. Two items were on the agenda: Public comments, and intern…

Acton researches deer management programs

August 15, 2026

by Tom Wolf

Note: Deer management was discussed at the August 5 Conservation Commission meeting, along with a number of other subjects which are covered in Conservation Commission notes: August 5, 2026. The population of deer in Acton, and the larger northeast region of Massachusetts, is two to three times what…

Betty’s Bounce Trio brings Django Rheinhardt jazz to Acton

August 15, 2026

by James Conboy

Aug. 6, Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room: On a hot August night, there were no complaints from eighteen Betty’s Bounce Trio fans when an outdoor plumbing issue changed the concert’s venue from the lawn to an air-conditioned space–and one with good acoustics, as well. The band comprises Audie…

Acton Woman’s Club members attend Westfield fundraiser

August 15, 2026

by Joan Milnes

Members of the Westfield Woman’s Club (WWC) reached out to the Acton Woman’s Club (AWC), inviting members to meet one another to share ideas about fundraising. A group from Westfield drove to Acton last fall for a casual lunch inside the clubhouse located at 504 Main Street. The…

Jaguar jumps curb, bounds into Great Road CVS

August 15, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Police Chief Douglas Sturniolo and Fire Chief Anita Arnum report that Acton Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene after a vehicle crashed into a building. At approximately 3:35 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, Acton Police and Fire Departments responded to a call from the CVS Pharmacy…

Sculpture, pots, and paintings sparkle at gallery reception

August 8, 2026

by Meg Stafford

It is always welcoming to walk into E Drumm Designs’ light filled space of curated treasures at 21A Spruce Street, but especially so when Elisa Drumm Van Auken, owner, is hosting a reception for a new show. Such was the case July 31st, when artists Ariel Matisse and…

After record-setting fundraising campaign, ACT donates toward 46 Taylor Road purchase

August 8, 2026

by Leona Burgess

On Monday, June 15, 2026, trustees of the Acton Conservation Trust (ACT) presented the Town of Acton’s Select Board with an over-sized, symbolic check, representing ACT’s contribution towards the Town’s purchase of 46 Taylor Road in Acton, a property abutting the Acton Arboretum. ACT also presented the Select…

One year in, Wilde Garden is a local treasure

August 8, 2026

by Miriam Lezak

A little over a year ago, the space next to Acton Memorial Library that faces Town Hall was a weedy, rocky, empty lot, and an eyesore. Then, intrepid gardener and teen librarian Chris Bushie had an idea. What if that unattractive space became a native garden? Not only…

Great Spaces receives Town citation for World Cup storefront win

August 8, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final ended in extra time. Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 after substitute Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute at MetLife Stadium. But Acton announced an official winner of the Town’s “United by Soccer” Storefront Decorating Contest on Tuesday, August 4,…

Bulletin Board: August 8, 2026

August 8, 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. (Please email Calendar events to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Recent government communiques From the Town of Acton:…

Hold it! Acton Memorial Library bathroom renovation in progress

August 8, 2026

by Miriam Lezak

At the 2025 Town Meeting, the town voted to fund some updates to Acton Memorial Library, including much needed renovations to the main bathrooms on the first floor. The current bathrooms are not ADA-compliant, have some awkward design flaws, and smell moldy. The new bathrooms will make it…

Acton Coffee gets a new look

August 1, 2026

by Jeff Brown

Villageworks is a happy collection of spaces. The West Acton building is home to retail shops, restaurants, yoga studios, offices, and community gathering spots. Front and center is Acton Coffee, a popular gathering place for coffee, pastries, smoothies, and sandwiches. Owners Meredith and Chris Powell have injected new…

Grass roots success: Citizens Bank ends relationships with for-profit prisons

August 1, 2026

by Andy Platt

A few weeks ago, Citizens Bank announced it is ending its credit facilities with CoreCivic and The GEO Group, the two largest for-profit prison companies in the US. These two corporations operate dozens of ICE detention centers across the country where migrants are detained, with multiple reports of…

Aldi comes to town with great fanfare

August 1, 2026

by Jeff Brown

The excitement began building several weeks ago. The store front was finished, the lines in the parking lot repainted, the shelves were stocked and, on July 11, Aldi, the town’s newest grocery store, held a grand opening. Before the doors opened, a line of well over a hundred…

West Acton Baptist Church chases steeple repairs

August 1, 2026

by Jeff Brown

West Acton Baptist Church is undertaking a major construction project. The steeple is being repaired and painted. All of the woodwork is being prepared and re-painted, and the compromised metal roofs are being replaced. Some of the rotted woodwork will be duplicated. I had the opportunity to climb…

Bulletin Board: Aug. 1, 2026

August 1, 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. (Please email Calendar events to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Recent government communiques From the Town of Acton:…

New View Cohousing on Half Moon Hill celebrates its 30th year

August 1, 2026

by Sue Jick

New View Cohousing Community in West Acton is one of many cohousing communities in the United States, and the first of 16 in Massachusetts. The allure of cohousing is to create the kind of neighborhood where kids hang out together and adults know and support each other. Cohousing,…

Obituary: Catherine (Kate) Keleher

August 1, 2026

by Family

Catherine Elizabeth Keleher, known to most as Kate, died peacefully at home in Acton, Massachusetts on June 26, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in New York City and raised in Melrose, Massachusetts (with deep family roots in Winthrop), she lived for more than 30 years in…

One reader’s trash, every reader’s treasure

August 1, 2026

Greg JarboeandMiriam Lezak

If you have ever wondered what happens to a book before it becomes a book, on Saturday, July 25, you could buy your way into that secret at the Silver Unicorn Bookstore. The occasion was the bookstore’s annual ARC Sale. This is one of the most anticipated traditions…

Discovery Museum Nature Play Festival: mud, bugs, and lots of fun

July 25, 2026

by Discovery Museum staff

Mud, bugs, leaves, twigs, flowers, fire, and other natural materials made for a fun day of nature exploration and learning for kids and families at Discovery Museum’s second annual free Nature Play Festival on Friday, July 10. More than 1,500 residents of Acton and beyond enjoyed the festival…

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