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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…

K-style baking with Acton local Esther Kim

July 18, 2026

by Joan Milnes

She studied classical piano in her native South Korea and earned a master’s degree in Worship Leadership at Dallas Baptist University in Texas. Now she plays the piano and organ during worship services at the United Church of Christ Boxborough, and she teaches piano. So how did the…

Acton Woman’s Club receives new bench to honor long-time member

July 18, 2026

by Joan Milnes

In 2022, I was new to Acton, and even newer to the Acton Woman’s Club (AWC). It was my first time attending an AWC Wine and Dine event, which was being held in a member’s home. The smiling, quiet woman sitting next to me didn’t have much to…

Obituary: Eleanor Anderson

July 18, 2026

by Family

Eleanor Irene Hayward Anderson, our bright and peaceful light, left us unexpectedly on July 10, 2026, and the world will never be the same. She came to us on September 14, 1996, in the earliest hours of the day, and has been a beacon of light and joy…

Obituary: Lillian A. Jaehnig

July 18, 2026

by Family

Lillian A. Jaehnig, 102 years and 11 months, a resident of nearly 60 years in Boxborough, MA passed away on July 14, 2026. Born in Boston (Roxbury) at home on Aug. 8, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Brennan and Lena (Henson} Brennan. Besides her…

Saad Dinno of Acton Pharmacy wins highest honors from Mass. Pharmacy Association

June 20, 2026

by Megan Kivela

Saad Dinno, co-owner of the Dinno Health Family of Pharmacies, received the 2026 Bowl of Hygeia Award from the Massachusetts Pharmacy Association. Established in 1958, the annual award recognizes pharmacists who possess outstanding records of civic leadership in their communities. This award is considered one of the highest…

Obituary: Michael Barton

June 13, 2026

by Family

Michael Earl Barton of Sandwich died at Tufts Medical Center on May 24. He was 79. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts in October, 1946, to Velma and Donald Barton, he graduated from Acton-Boxborough High School. Michael studied voice at the University of Colorado. Although his career led him to…

Obituary: Martin Osman

June 6, 2026

by Family

Dr. Martin Osman of Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, an applied physicist, World War II veteran, and blind inventor, died peacefully at home on June 4, in his sleep. He was 101 years old. The cause was old age. As a blind carpenter, Marty whistled through his teeth as he worked…

Obituary: Stephen Robert Noone

May 9, 2026

by Family

Stephen Robert Noone, 78, of Acton, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on April 27, 2026, at his summer home in Antrim, New Hampshire. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Farley Noone; his three daughters: Stephanie Oliver, Caitlin Tompkins, and Lesley Noone; sons-in-law Justin Oliver and…

Stephen “Steve” Noone, 78, devoted steward of Acton’s finances, dies

May 2, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

Stephen “Steve” Noone, who gave more than two decades of quiet, rigorous service to the town he called home, died Monday, April 27, 2026, after suffering a heart attack. He was 78. Noone was a longtime member and former chair of the Acton Finance Committee – the body…

Obituary: Caroline Nichols Stevens

April 1, 2026

by Family

Caroline Nichols Stevens (formerly Moss), 77, of Sudbury, MA passed peacefully on 27 March 2026 due to Parkinson’s Disease. Caroline was born on 14 October 1948 in Boston, MA and grew up in Lexington, MA. Her first job was with her best friend at the Lexington Public Library.…

Bridgerton Ball: Well-dressed patrons dance in the stacks

March 28, 2026

by Alissa Nicol

The Acton Memorial Library closed early on Tuesday, March 10, for an after-hours, 21+ event. Like all library programs, the Bridgerton Ball was free to attend, but it was clear that many guests had invested heavily in their dazzling attire. Folks entered with a flourish, dressed in coattails…

JR Rug Gallery to close

March 14, 2026

by Jeff Brown

Movses Movsesian moved from Armenia to the United States, hoping to find employment as a chemical engineer. That didn’t work out but he did land in the rug business, first by demonstrating an ability to repair rugs, a skill he picked up by watching his grandmother in his…

A bald smiling man wearing a police uniform.

Police Chief James Cogan to retire after 42 years

February 28, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Police Chief James Cogan announced his intention to retire from a more than 42-year career with the Acton Police Department on March 27, leaving a department that has grown by leaps and bounds since he first pinned on a badge. Chief Cogan took an oath and joined the…

Margaret Kennedy Social Justice Initiative Fund inaugural event: “Restoring the Promise”

February 21, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

League of Women Voters – Acton Area (the League) has announced the establishment of the Margaret Kennedy Social Justice Initiative Fund in honor of Marge’s passionate commitment to social justice. The multi-year initiative, funded by a generous bequest at her death in December 2022, will continue her commitment…

Obituary: Rocco “Rocky” Brienzo

February 21, 2026

by Family

Rocco “Rocky” Brienzo, of Maynard and a former longtime resident of Lynn, died peacefully Jan. 30, 2026 at his home. He was 106 years old. He was the beloved husband of the late Marguerite H. (Sindoni) Brienzo to whom he was married 75 years at the time of…

Obituary: Richard Mark Golembeski

February 19, 2026

by Family

Richard Mark Golembeski, 84, formerly of Acton, MA, passed away surrounded by family on January 27, 2026 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on January 14, 1942, in Needham, Massachusetts, he was the son of Stanley and Sally (Olbrys) Golembeski. Richard grew up in Needham and graduated…

Obituary: Roger A. Wallace

February 14, 2026

by Family

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roger Wallace, a man whose laughter was contagious and whose generosity knew no bounds. Born on January 30, 1964, in Bath, Maine, Roger spent his life filling the world around him with warmth, humor, and kindness. He passed away on…

Obituary: Vesu Kuosmanen

February 7, 2026

by Family

Vesa Martti Kuosmanen, age 93 of Acton, MA, passed away peacefully at Elderwood of Scallop Shell in Wakefield, RI, on January 15, 2026. Born in Muuruvesi, Finland, on May 2, 1932, Vesa was the son of the late Konrad and Amanda (Pitkanen) Kuosmanen. He was the youngest of…

Student employee appreciated by Idylwilde Farm

February 7, 2026

by Nancy Knoblock Hunton

Sarah Keefe, a native of Acton and 2023 ABRHS graduate, is a familiar face to customers at Idylwilde Farm. She began working part-time at age 16 as a cashier at the upscale farm market. Getting a job there, her parents had suggested, would be good practice for the…

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