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Review: Benefit concert for Cuba by Sol y Canto

November 1, 2025

by Meg Stafford

Sol y Canto, a pan-Latin ensemble whose mission includes “connect[ing] us all to our hopes and visions of a better world,” performed in Boxborough on Saturday, October 25. Our reviewer reflects: The moment Sol y Canto comes onstage, one is greeted by the exuberance and uncontained joy that…

Business Briefs, November 1, 2025

November 1, 2025

by Jeff Brown

Acton Medical Associates sold The Boston Globe reported on October 10 that Acton Medical Associates will be acquired by Optum, a division of United Health Group. The 45-doctor practice’s website is titled, “Your Independent Community Healthcare.” Terms or timing of the acquisition were not revealed. Dr. Deborah Kovacs…

Bingo with a spark: Seniors learn to save with clean energy

November 1, 2025

by Susan Greene

On Tuesday, October 21, the Acton Sustainability Office and the Council on Aging hosted a joint event, Energy Bingo, at the Acton Senior Center. The program was led by Sophia Darsch, outreach specialist for the Sustainability Office, and featured seasonal refreshments of cider and popcorn, along with prizes…

Acton Nature Watch: Hunter Moon (September 22 – October 20, 2025)

November 1, 2025

by Rob Gogan

September September 26: A BALD EAGLE perches atop a dead tree on the shore of Nagog Pond by Great Road. September 27: A FOX (mated pair?) investigates a stream bank in North Acton as TREE CRICKETS sing their September song. Before moving on, they touch noses and one…

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Music, dance, food, and sunshine; DiwaliFest draws crowds from Boxborough, Acton, and beyond

October 25, 2025

by Karen Root Watkins

With sun shining and festive colors at every turn, approximately 1700 people from Boxborough, Acton, and beyond gathered on Sunday, October 19 to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali. The term Diwali originates from a Sanskrit word meaning “row of lights” and is a major South Asian holiday…

Review: “Women in Jeopardy!” at Theater III

October 25, 2025

by Grace Blaufuss

Theater III held the opening night of “Women in Jeopardy!” by Wendy MacLeod this past Saturday. Cast and crew both came out of the gate running with a seamless execution of the “wine mom comedy”. In the play, tensions are rising in a group of middle-aged divorcees as…

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Water, water, everywhere: Board of Health meeting recap

October 25, 2025

by Patricia McTiernan

The Acton Board of Health meeting on October 14 largely focused on wastewater disposal compliance at Gould’s Plaza, 250-270 Great Road. On October 7, the Acton Health Department issued a Notice of Noncompliance to East Acton Plaza, LLC, owners of Gould Plaza, for failure to mitigate two long-standing…

600 People rally at Acton’s “No Kings” protest

October 25, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

Nearly seven million people participated in more than 2,700 “No Kings” protests across the United States and abroad on Saturday, October 18, 2025. One of those rallies took place in Acton, where local officials estimated about 600 residents gathered peacefully outside Town Hall. The turnout was more than…

The Bulletin Board – October 25, 2025

October 25, 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 Historical Society Celebrates 65 Years

October 25, 2025

by Patricia McTiernan

Vintage cars, reenactors in Colonial dress, and sweet treats greeted visitors to the Acton Historical Society’s (Society) 65th anniversary celebration on October 19. Held at the Society’s headquarters at 300 Main Street, the event featured self-guided tours of historic Hosmer House and the nearby Barn, interaction with members…

Commuting woes created Acton; history tour adds insight

October 25, 2025

by Jens Teagan

Why did Acton become its own town in 1735? The answer is relatable for many current Acton residents: the commute was too long. Acton’s history was explained by Amy Cole, on Thursday, October 9, on a walking tour focused on Acton Center and sponsored by the Acton 250…

Community Compass Community Potluck features food, friends, and tours

October 25, 2025

by Maria Ledeboer-Cid

On Wednesday, October 15, the Mental Wellness team of Acton-Boxborough Community Compass (ABCC) (formerly the AB United Way) hosted a cozy Community Potluck at the AB Resource Center, bringing together nearly 50 residents to share homemade dishes, swap recipes, and build connections. The event opened with remarks from…

Business briefs: Three ribbon cuttings and a groundbreaking

October 25, 2025

by Jeff Brown

Ribbon cuttings Patricia Costa, Acton’s economic development director, schedules and attends ribbon cuttings for the town’s new businesses. On October 17 there were three ceremonies. Magenta Dance Studio The dance studio recently moved from the third floor of Exchange Hall in South Acton to the lower level of…

Great gardens around town! Acton Garden Club presents 2025 Looking Good Awards

October 25, 2025

by Ann Marie Testarmata

With all the challenges facing the residents and businesses in Acton, from dust and drought to ongoing construction at Kelley’s Corner, to changing rains, floods, and winds, it’s a wonder there’s time or space for beauty, flowers and landscaping among our businesses. But in little corners of town,…

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Select Board Notes: October 20, 2025

October 25, 2025

by Tom Beals

Opening remarks: Resident Derek Price again appealed to the Board regarding traffic at the intersection of Chadwick and River Street. He noted the ongoing absence of official response to concerns expressed by his neighbors and himself, and raised broader questions regarding the advancement of projects past the initial…

Rep. Trahan Holds Town Hall on morning of No Kings protests

October 25, 2025

by Bob Van Meter

Saturday morning, October 18, Rep. Lori Trahan, who represents Acton and surrounding towns in the U.S. House of Representatives, held a town hall meeting at Montachusett Regional Vocational and Technical High School in Fitchburg. The town hall, which was announced in an email to constituents on October 14,…

The Halloween Phantom: A 30-year tradition continues on Windsor Ave.

October 25, 2025

by Donna Miller

I was on a phone call to a friend who had moved from Acton to Park City, Utah, 30 years ago. My friend told me they had just been haunted by a Halloween Phantom in their neighborhood. The friend explained what it was and how it worked, so…

Town officials react to MMA report warning of mounting fiscal pressures

October 18, 2025

by Greg Jarboe

The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) issued a stark warning last week: Massachusetts cities and towns are caught in a perfect storm of rising costs, falling aid, and outdated limits on local revenue pushing many communities toward a fiscal breaking point. Several Acton officials attended the presentation of the…

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School Committee Update: October 9, 2025

October 18, 2025

by Diane Baum

Big changes coming to AB schools as community vetting of school reorganization scenarios gets underway At the October 9 School Committee meeting, member Adam Klein provided an update on the ongoing work of the ABForward Steering Committee, a group that will be making recommendations to the School Committee…

State grant brings high school closer to clean energy goals

October 18, 2025

by Karen Root Watkins

In another step toward cost efficiency and clean energy goals, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (ABRHS) is on track to replace eleven 1998-vintage gas-fired roof top air conditioning/heating units with new all-electric heat pump units. Superintendent Peter Light responded to the grant award of $500,000 from the Massachusetts Department…

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