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Community weighs in on school reorganization options as the District’s budget challenges mount

November 8, 2025
Acton and Boxborough residents had an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and provide feedback on proposed school closures, school consolidation, and other school reorganization options at three public community forums hosted by the School District in October. The forums, which were held at the high school, the Blanchard Memorial Elementary School in Boxborough, and online, attracted 575 community members and were part of the second round of data gathering that also included over 230 focus group participants and a survey that, as of November 6, had over 1000 responses. The extensive outreach, designed and implemented by Joe Costello, a…
Original front entrance to the Acton Memorial Libray, the older brick building part.

Joining the Conversation

August 14, 2023
Each week people from literally all over the world meet in the Acton library to practice speaking and listening to English in a “conversation group.” This small, supportive group gives newcomers to the United States a chance to become more fluent in English and learn about American culture.…
Two teachers and six high school students standing on a stage. All are smiling and students are holding up scholarship awards.

AB PIP STEM revisioning

June 28, 2023
The award winning AB PIP STEM (Acton Boxborough Parent Involvement Project Science Technology Engineering Math) organization, has hosted and sponsored free educational events for grades K through 12, including Market Math events at a local supermarket, Star Parties, Nature Walks, STEM Book Club, Night of Code among others.…

ALICE training for local businesses and organizations

May 8, 2023
Detective Luke Penney, a School Resource Officer (SRO) with the Acton Police Department of Youth and Family Services Division, is a certified ALICE instructor. ALICE is an active shooter preparedness program – the acronym stands for Alert, Lock-Down, Inform, Counter, Evacuate. Detectives with the SRO program have supported…
Man and woman in a basement with large tank and heating equipment. Man gesturing.

Environmental Education for Acton Residents

May 1, 2023
From conserving water resources to adopting renewable energy in our homes, Acton residents are learning and acting. On Wednesday, April 26th, the Acton Water District led a “Water Wise Nature Walk” about Acton’s water supply while touring the key conservation land along Brook St and 459 Main St…

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