On the evening of July 17 at 6 p.m., more than sixty local residents gathered in front of Acton Town Hall on Main Street for a “Good Trouble Lives On” action, part of a nationwide protest of the current administration in honor of the late John Lewis, who died of cancer five years ago. Lewis embodied getting into “good trouble,” from his youthful leadership in the civil rights movement to a long career fighting for voting rights and other social justice causes in the U.S. Congress.
One participant characterized the protest as “mellow,” as participants held signs and waved at passing motorists on Main Street.
There were no speeches at this Good Trouble action, but participants held hand-drawn signs, someone blew bubbles, and another participant brought a portable sound system and played a mix of relevant songs.
Bob Van Meter is a long-time resident of Acton who has spent his career in affordable housing and community development. He is deeply interested in history, particularly the untold stories of our region.