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Flu season is upon us. Not vaccinated yet? You can fix that!

January 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Town of Acton has seen an increase in reported flu cases this winter. These numbers reflect only residents who were tested in a doctor’s office, which means the actual spread of flu in the community is likely much higher. Often, one family member may test positive after…

“Common Sense” at 250: A timely reflection on independence

January 18, 2026

by Ann Marie Testarmata

On Jan. 10, 2026, residents from Acton and beyond gathered at the Acton Memorial Library to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine’s groundbreaking pamphlet, “Common Sense.” The meeting room was full, although many had sent their regrets as they set out to join protests. The timing felt…

The Bulletin Board: January 17, 2025

January 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

What’s happening today in Acton? Tomorrow? —––––––––> See the Calendar. <–––––––––– 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…

Domestic Violence Services Network offers Volunteer Advocate Training

January 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Domestic Violence Services Network (DVSN) is offering a free Volunteer Advocate Training program in March for interested community members. DVSN advocates provide emotional support, risk assessment, and safety planning for victims of domestic violence in our 13 partner communities. The 40-hour training is designed to familiarize volunteers with…

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Select Board Notes: January 12, 2026

January 18, 2026

by Tom Beals

Opening remarks: Glenn Cote, School Committee liaison to the Select Board, called attention to the School Committee’s January 8 meeting and its discussion of district restructuring. The final vote on elementary school reorganization is scheduled for January 22, and public comments will continue to be reviewed until that…

Acton now in Level 2: Significant Drought status

January 18, 2026

by Kim Kastens

On January 12, Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared that the Northeast Drought Management Region, which includes Acton, has worsened to a Level 2 – Significant Drought. “Continued snow and rainfall are needed to alleviate the drought that many regions in our state are…

Acton Garden Club Horticulture Hints: January, 2026

January 18, 2026

by Judy Dembsey

Winter is upon us and while we keep ourselves busy indoors tending our houseplants, sorting seeds, forcing paperwhites, amaryllis and daffodils, and planning our gardens for the spring, here’s a few thoughts as you gaze out the window to look at snow covered trees in your backyard. A…

Navigating the fiscal storm: What new MMA recommendations mean for Acton and Boxborough

January 10, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

Acton and Boxborough residents rely on essential services every day, from our top-tier schools and public safety teams to the Department of Public Works crews maintaining our roads. However, a new report from the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) titled, “Navigating the Storm: Charting a Course Toward Fiscal Stability”…

Circle Furniture closes abruptly

January 10, 2026

by Jeff Brown

Just before Christmas, Circle Furniture closed all its retail locations without notice. Phone calls to the corporate office were not answered. As of this writing, the Acton store at 425 Great Road looked the same as the day it shut down, with furniture on display, table and floor…

Nearby winter fun: A smooth surface suits skaters

January 10, 2026

by James Conboy

Jan. 3, Barker’s Pond, South Acton: Some enthusiastic skaters braved, or more likely embraced, the cold weather ushering in the new year, to play some pickup hockey games with their friends today. The recent snowfall was no obstacle, as residents Matt McDonald and his son Ryan worked hard…

Town of Acton announces new website for CrossTown Connect, the Town’s free transit services

January 10, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Town of Acton is pleased to announce the launch of a new website designed to make it easier for residents to access CrossTown Connect, the Town’s free local transit service. CrossTown Connect offers safe and reliable transportation throughout Acton and Littleton, as well as to medical facilities…

The Bulletin Board: January 10, 2025

January 10, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

What’s happening today in Acton? Tomorrow? —––––––––> See the Calendar. <–––––––––– 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…

Obituary: Carol Lake

January 10, 2026

by Family

Carol Lake of Acton, MA, passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 89. Carol was born on April 21, 1936, in New Haven, Connecticut, to Dorland and Wanda Taylor. She attended Connecticut College for Women. She married her life partner, Norman Lake, in 1958. After…

Coexisting with beavers

January 10, 2026

by Tom Wolf

If you walked the Guggins Brook conservation area in 2025, prior to October, you probably did not get far before being turned back by flooded trails. Boardwalks and bridges that used to keep your feet above the wettest and muddiest sections of trail had been submerged by rising…

Left in the lurch by a store closing? Advice for consumers

January 10, 2026

by Nancy Knoblock Hunton

As described in Circle Furniture closes abruptly, customers, employees, and furniture makers all over the country were caught by surprise when the business closed. If you ordered and paid for furniture from Circle Furniture, and it was not delivered to you, this could be considered a case of…

Legislature approves Acton’s home rule petitions concerning public safety officers’ residency and library trustees

January 10, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

In late December, two home rule petitions from the town of Acton were signed into law by Governor Maura Healey. Changes to residency requirements home rule petition Rep. Danillo Sena, Rep. Simon Cataldo, and Senator Jamie Eldridge announced that H4168, An Act authorizing the town of Acton to…

Obituary: Rosemary Szafran

December 27, 2025

by Family

Rosemary (Larkin) Szafran, 81, of Pembroke, formerly of Acton, MA, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. Rosemary was born and raised in Braintree, MA and graduated from Archbishop Williams High School. She continued her education at Stonehill College, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Rosemary went…

Java with John: Budgets, buildings, and the everyday work of running Acton

December 20, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

On a cold December morning at the Senior Center, Acton Town Manager John Mangiaratti did what he has been doing since 2018: shared coffee, invited questions, and offered residents a candid look at how their town is being run. The December 12 edition of Java with John featured…

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Two down, one to go: School Committee votes to eliminate two of four school reorganization options

December 20, 2025

by Diane Baum

At their final meeting before winter break, the Acton-Boxborough School Committee, which is tasked with making the final decision on which elementary school reorganization scenario to implement next year, voted six to one to eliminate two of four options forwarded for consideration by the AB Forward Steering Committee…

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Planning Board notes: December 16, 2025

December 20, 2025

by Franny Osman

Habitat for All: Updates to Subdivision Rules and Regulations The Planning Board met in a hybrid meeting on Dec. 16, some members at Town Hall and others on zoom. They reviewed the Subdivision Rules and Regulations informed by the vote at the 2025 Annual Town Meeting to make…

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