Plans for Coverage of School Sports
The Acton Exchange Team recognizes that coverage of sports, especially school and youth sports, is a staple of community news, and our vision going forward includes robust coverage of this important aspect of our community. Responsible coverage of Sports involves new challenges for our emerging news organization, around fairness, conflict of interest, and protection of minors. We aspire to begin regular coverage of school sports in 2025. If you would like to be part of this exciting new phase of the Acton Exchange’s growth, please email info@actonexchange.org, specifying what volunteer role you could see yourself playing.
Bikes Ready for Rental on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
Acton’s Planning and Sustainability departments hosted a launch of the new Bike Share Program last Friday, August 11, at the East Acton Village Green, a small park abutting the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail on Concord Rd. The program is a partnership of Acton and Concord, with two…
Adaptive Bikes at NARA Park
The Acton Recreation Department is delighted to announce the return of adaptive bike rentals. The bikes make it possible for people of all abilities to ride on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail or around Acton.Our fleet of bikes include: 2 adult recumbent trikes, 1 adult hand cycle,…
The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail – An Introduction and Invitation
I recently rode the newly expanded Bruce Freeman Rail Trail from its north end in Chelmsford to its south end almost at the Sudbury border. I was familiar with the trail from Acton northwards; the extension south into Concord is a welcome addition. If you have never been on the…