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

May 2, 2026
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 known locally as “FinCom” – where he helped shape the financial decisions that touch every resident’s life, from school budgets to capital spending plans. Appointed by the Town moderator, the Finance Committee reviews the Town’s annual budget and warrant articles, then issues recommendations to voters before each Town Meeting. It is painstaking,…

Obituary: Richard W. “Dick” Brooke

October 18, 2025
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Richard W. “Dick” Brooke, 90, passed away October 7, 2025, at his home in Boothbay, Maine after visits from his loving extended family. Dick was born and raised in Melrose, Massachusetts and graduated from Melrose High School. He attended M.I.T. and graduated in 1956 with a degree in…

Obituary: Robert S. Rhodes

October 18, 2025
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Robert S. Rhodes, a longtime resident of Acton and retired sergeant of the Acton Police Department, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15th. He was ninety-four years old. He was the cherished and beloved husband of the late Irene (Mariani) Rhodes to whom he was married 45 years…

Obituary: Allan David Gulliver, Jr.

September 13, 2025
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Allan David Gulliver, Jr. (71) passed away on August 30 after a lengthy illness. He was born and raised in Greenwich, CT, the beloved first son of Allan Gulliver and Porter Jeanne (Hogan) Gulliver. He attended Greenwich parochial schools and graduated from Brunswick School. Lifelong friends were made…

Obituary: William “Bill” Kingman, 94

July 26, 2025
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William “Bill” Lockwood Kingman, 94, of Acton, MA, died quietly in his sleep on June 23, 2025. He was born on August 21, 1930 in Medford, MA to the late Henry Eugene Kingman and Helen Crandell Kingman. Bill grew up in Concord. He attended Middlesex School, Concord, MA…

Obituary: Nancy Gerhardt

July 5, 2025
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Nancy K. (Rasmussen) Gerhardt, a longtime resident of Acton, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. She was 95 years old. She was the beloved wife of the late Leslie H. Gerhardt, who passed away in 2009. Nancy was born in Mobridge, South Dakota, daughter of the late…

Absolute Tile closes

June 14, 2025
After ten years in West Acton, Absolute Tile Marble & Cabinets has closed its doors. Owner Glaucia Rossi McKinney has been in the remodeling supply business for over thirty years, starting at Sudbury Granite where she learned everything about stone countertops and how to meet her clients’ needs.…
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Obituary: Adam Richard Mitchell-Hardt

May 31, 2025
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Adam Richard Mitchell-Hardt, 41, passed away amid the beauty of the Remutaka Cycle Trail in Masterson, NZ on May 3, 2025. A Celebration of life service will be held at First Parish in Concord, MA (20 Lexington Road) on June 14 at 2 p.m. EDT. Born on July…

New economic development director outlines vision for Acton

May 31, 2025
Newly appointed Economic Development Director Patricia Costa introduced herself at the May 19, 2025 Select Board meeting, outlining her background and priorities for fostering the town’s economic and cultural vitality. Ms. Costa, originally from Brazil, brings her experience as a former college professor, where she guided students in…

Wednesdays at Bistro 30

March 22, 2025
I happened to be very hungry on Wednesday this week as I picked up some loaner medical equipment for a family member at the Acton Nursing Service at the Senior and Social Service Center, 30 Sudbury Road. It was pure serendipity that the weekly Bistro 30 was about…

Growing McDonald’s the Wright way

February 21, 2025
February is Black History month and a local Black businesswoman, Paula Wright, is celebrating 40 years as a McDonald’s restaurant owner. She owns, with her son Donny, sixteen McDonald’s franchisees, including the one in East Acton, not far from the Concord line. Their other restaurants are in eastern…

Obituary: Earl Mitchell Gogan

January 25, 2025
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GOGAN, Earl Mitchell, of Sudbury, passed away on January 8, 2025. He died after an accidental fall near his home. He was 67. Earl, known as “Mitch,” was the son of the late Robert and Virginia M. Gogan. He is survived by his brother Robert Gogan Jr. and…
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