Acton Town Hall, Room 204

In 2023, Professor Bob Allison inaugurated the Acton 250 Lectures Series with an account of the Boston Tea Party of 1773 and the pivotal events that sparked the American Revolution. He returned to explain the critical changes occurring in the year 1774 when the Crown’s response solidified the colonial opposition.  We are thrilled to have Bob for his third visit to discuss the events after the start of the Revolution. Professor Allison is renowned for his expertise in American colonial history, and the political, social, and economic factors that converged in the 18th century, leading to Massachusetts’ significant role in

A call to rethink our relationship with forests. The Trees Are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests, with Lynda Mapes of the Seattle Times. This work focuses on the critical role of forests everywhere, but especially on both coasts of the US, and the role of indigenous voices in advocating for ecosystem integrity. Lynda will be speaking in Acton on Sept. 25 ! In person or online. To register or for more information: https://www.energizeacton.org/events/2011. Save the date for this Book Talk, sponsored by Energize Acton, Acton Conservation Trust, the Acton Garden Club, and the Silver Unicorn Bookstore.  

Mass Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will hold an information meeting about changes to the Route 2 and Route 111 intersection at Piper and Taylor Road. MassDOT will discuss proposed new traffic signals, turning lanes, pavement markings and signs as well as bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. View the Public Notice

Are you a business here in town? Are you thinking of starting a business?  Please join us for a special networking brunch featuring three guest speakers.  Click here to see the complete flyer and/or to register.  Registration is required.

State Senator Jamie Eldridge invites you to attend an informative presentation on energy costs featuring Carrie Katan, the Massachusetts Policy Advocate for the Green Energy Consumers Alliance. Topics include: How gas and electric rates are set Why energy costs have gone up in recent years How energy costs may change in the years ahead How people can respond Questions? Email Sen. Eldridge's Environmental Policy Advisor at Meghan.Cerino@masenate.gov.

The Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) invites you to hear a brief presentation about Acton’s stormwater management program, and a review of the funding mechanisms that could be used to maintain and improve Acton's stormwater infrastructure.  Following the presentation there will be a Question and Answer session, as well as interactive exhibits that will solicit your thoughts on stormwater management and the identified funding mechanisms. Information about the status of the stormwater system and funding options can be found in this summary.   For more information contact wrac@acton-ma.gov

Policy, Protection, and Local Impact Know your rights - Understand current laws - Connect with local resources. Featuring a panel of experts: Rep. Dan Sena, Massachusetts House of Representatives Eloa Celedon, Immigration Attorney, Celedon Law Sarang Sekhavat, Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)   Register for the Community Forum on Immigration. The discussion will address key issues —including deportation fears, access to legal protections like DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and TPS (Temporary Protected Status), the vital role immigrants play in the economy and how Massachusetts policies offer local support. We will also discuss current Bills filed

A Road Safety Audit (RSA) is a formal safety performance examination of an existing or future road or intersection, conducted by an independent, multidisciplinary team. It qualitatively assesses and reports on potential road safety issues and identifies opportunities to improve safety for all road users. The aim of an RSA is to answer the following questions: What elements of the road may present a safety concern— to what extent, to which road users, and under what circumstances? What opportunities exist to eliminate or mitigate identified safety concerns? Please join us for a Public Forum to discuss School Street. We’d like

The Select Board will host a public forum about the new Department of Public Works facility before the Select Board meeting. The forum includes a presentation from the design team and time for questions and answers. Funding for a new DPW building requires a Yes vote on Question 1 and a 2/3 majority vote on Article 7 at Town Meeting.

The League of Women Voters Acton-Area will host a Candidates Forum ahead of the Tuesday, April 29 Town Election. It will be held Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. All candidates whose names will appear on the town ballot have been asked to participate. If a candidate is in a contested race, they will appear on a panel for the race and answer a series of pre-selected questions from League and from voters who have submitted questions ahead of time. Please send questions here.  Meet the candidates: (I) = incumbent Acton Select Board: Dean Charter (I), David Martin

Hear candidates for 3 contested offices including School Committee, Select Board and Water District Commissioner

Please join Acton Conservation Trust for our 2024 Annual Meeting Presentation by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue  “Porcupines Don’t Shoot Their Quills" Acton Town Hall, 472 Main St, Acton MA, Acton MA, Room 204 1 PM Business Meeting 1:10 PM Presentation of the Carol Holley Conservation Award 1:15-2:30 pm Guest Speaker: Jane Newhouse of Newhouse Wildlife Rescue Join Jane Newhouse, founder of Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, as she shares interesting facts about our local wildlife. Guest appearances by Nibi the Beaver and Stanley the Groundhog! Acton Conservation Trust is pleased to present the Carol Holley Conservation Award to Catherine Hatfield this year for her many