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Environment Massachusetts launches campaign to save the bees

November 22, 2024
Native bee populations are facing a sharp decline due to climate change, habitat destruction, disease, and pesticide exposure. Neonicotinoids, a specific class of pesticides, are especially harmful to bees and contribute significantly to bee mortality. Unfortunately, the Environmental Protection Agency does not regulate neonic-coated seeds, further endangering bees.…

ABFN observes Native American Heritage Month

November 22, 2024
On Saturday, November 16, the Acton Boxborough Family Network (ABFN) sponsored a free program for members and non-members alike at the Acton Memorial Library in observance of Native American Heritage Month. ABFN’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator, Jessica Schroeder, said, “This is the first cultural event we’ve held.…

The Bulletin Board

November 22, 2024
The Acton Exchange team is working towards a new calendar function that allows more flexible and powerful access to Acton-relevant calendar information. In the meantime, short notices of upcoming events are published in the Bulletin Board. For now, email your Acton-relevant calendar notice (<150 words) to calendar@actonexchange.org. Your…

The Bulletin Board

November 17, 2024
The Acton Exchange team is working towards a new calendar function that allows more flexible and powerful access to Acton-relevant calendar information. In the meantime, short notices of upcoming events are published in the Bulletin Board. For now, email your Acton-relevant calendar notice (<150 words) to calendar@actonexchange.org. Your…

Letter: Preserve the Wetherbee/Moritz property

November 13, 2024
The Town of Acton Special Town Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 25 th at 6:00 PMoffers the citizens of Acton a rare opportunity to preserve the Wetherbee/Moritz property, ahighly visible and environmentally important parcel of land abutting the farmlands and openspace off Wetherbee Street.  I strongly urge all…
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Select Board Notes: November 4, 2024

November 9, 2024
Residents were quiescent, offering no concerns to the November 4, 2024 Select Board meeting. Board Chair Fran Arsenault echoed earlier announcements regarding assessors’ inspections and announced a November 13, 7:00 p.m. Housing Production Plan webinar. Board member Alissa Nicol noted higher water bills and recommended the Watersmart monitoring…

The Bulletin Board

November 9, 2024
The Acton Exchange team is working towards a new calendar function that allows more flexible and powerful access to Acton-relevant calendar information. In the meantime, short notices of upcoming events are published in the Bulletin Board. For now, email your Acton-relevant calendar notice (<150 words) to calendar@actonexchange.org. Your…

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November 2, 2024
Discovery Museum To Host “Bessie’s Closet,” a Free Pop-up Clothing Shop, November 1 – 3 ACTON, MA – Discovery Museum will host a free-of-charge pop-up clothing shop, called “Bessie’s Closet,” November 1 through 3, 2024. Donations are being collected through October 27 in the Museum’s lobby. Bessie’s Closet…

Festive Diwalifest in Boxborough

October 26, 2024
Close to 3,000 people attended the third annual Diwalifest on October 20 at Sargent Memorial Library in Boxborough. It was a lively event on a beautiful day, full of colors and music, smells and tastes. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations among Indian religions, celebrating…

Early voting has started

October 26, 2024
The upcoming State (Presidential) Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov 5 at R.J. Grey Junior High School which is located at 16 Charter Rd in Acton from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Registered voters have multiple options to cast their ballot. You can vote in person on election day,…

The Bulletin Board

October 26, 2024
Upcoming Voter Activities (from Town Clerk) If you haven’t yet registered to vote and otherwise qualify or wish to change your party enrollment, please make note of the voter registration deadline below. To vote in November 5, 2024: Presidential Election Register to vote before 5:00pm on 10/26/2024 Acton…

Colonial Books & Brews at Acton Memorial Library

October 19, 2024
The age 21+, after-hours Colonial Books and Brews event at the Acton Memorial Library on Tuesday, October 1, was attended by more than 200 people. Co-hosted by the Acton 250 Committee and the Acton Memorial Library, with funding from the Acton Memorial Library Foundation and the Acton Lions…

The Bulletin Board

October 19, 2024
Discover West Concord Day West Concord Date: October 19, 2024 Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Diwalifest, Festival of Lights Date: October 20, 2024 (Rain Date Oct 27th) Time: 12 PM – 4:30 PM Sargent Memorial Library (427 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719) Greetings! Are you just as excited for…

Vote YES on Question 2

October 15, 2024
A Yes vote on Question 2 would eliminate the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) graduation requirement for tenth graders in Massachusetts. My reasons for supporting this question include:  MCAS was originally intended to hold schools and teachers accountable for implementing state education standards and to measure their success…

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October 12, 2024
Scarecrow Contest & Jack O’ Lanterns (From NAMI of Central Middlesex) Vote for your favorite at the “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest at Cucurbit Farm at 32 Parker St. in Acton. Proceeds benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Middlesex. The scarecrows will be…

The Bulletin Board

October 4, 2024
Scarecrow Contest & Jack O’ Lanterns (From NAMI of Central Middlesex) Vote for your favorite at the “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest at Cucurbit Farm at 32 Parker St. in Acton. Proceeds benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Middlesex. The scarecrows will be…

The Bulletin Board

September 27, 2024
Oktoberfest in West Acton From West Acton Village Merchants Association Join us for Oktoberfest 2024 on September 28th from 10am to 3pm at Gardner Field! Come catch fantastic live music, enjoy a cold drink, tasty snacks, local shopping and the opportunity to get to know local organizations! Elementary…
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