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SUMMARY:Beyond the Bridge - an Acton 250 Lecture
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProfessor 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 the creation of the American nation. He has taught history at Suffolk University since 1992 upon receiving his doctorate at Harvard University. He chairs Revolution 250\, a consortium of organizations planning commemorations of the Revolution’s 250th anniversary and is a life-trustee of the USS Constitution Museum.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/beyond-the-bridge-an-acton-250-lecture/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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SUMMARY:Book Talk: Lynda Mapes of the Seattle Times
DESCRIPTION:A call to rethink our relationship with forests. \nThe Trees Are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests\, with Lynda\nMapes of the Seattle Times. \nThis 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 ! \nIn person or online. \nTo register or for more information: https://www.energizeacton.org/events/2011. \nSave the date for this Book Talk\, sponsored by Energize Acton\, Acton Conservation Trust\, the Acton Garden Club\, and the Silver Unicorn Bookstore. \n 
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/book-talk-lynda-mapes-of-the-seattle-times/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Conservation Trust":MAILTO:jharris.actonconservationtrust@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000
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SUMMARY:Public Information Meeting: Road Improvements on Rt 2 at Piper/Taylor Rd.
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nView the Public Notice
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/public-information-meeting-road-improvements-on-rt-2-at-piper-taylor-rd/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T080000
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SUMMARY:Business Networking Brunch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/business-networking-brunch/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T193000
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SUMMARY:Green Energy Consumers Alliance: Energy Costs 101
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics include: \n\nHow gas and electric rates are set\nWhy energy costs have gone up in recent years\nHow energy costs may change in the years ahead\nHow people can respond\n\nQuestions? Email Sen. Eldridge’s Environmental Policy Advisor at Meghan.Cerino@masenate.gov.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/green-energy-consumers-alliance-energy-costs-101/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T190000
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SUMMARY:WRAC: Stormwater infrastructure forum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInformation about the status of the stormwater system and funding options can be found in this summary. \n  \nFor more information contact wrac@acton-ma.gov
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/wrac-stormwater-infrastructure-forum/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Water Resources Advisory Committee":MAILTO:wrac@acton-ma.gov
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SUMMARY:Community Forum on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:Policy\, Protection\, and Local Impact \nKnow your rights – Understand current laws – Connect with local resources. \nFeaturing a panel of experts: \n\nRep. Dan Sena\, Massachusetts House of Representatives\nEloa Celedon\, Immigration Attorney\, Celedon Law\nSarang Sekhavat\, Chief of Staff\, Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)  \n\nRegister for the Community Forum on Immigration. \nThe 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 in the Massachusetts State Legislature\, including the Safe Communities Act and the Immigrant Legal Defense Act—bills aimed at strengthening due process protections and limiting entanglement between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Q&A session will follow. \nAll are welcome! Come learn\, share\, and be part of the conversation.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/community-forum-on-immigration/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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SUMMARY:Road Safety Audit Forum: School Street
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe aim of an RSA is to answer the following questions: \n\nWhat elements of the road may present a safety concern— to what extent\, to which road users\, and under what circumstances?\nWhat opportunities exist to eliminate or mitigate identified safety concerns?\n\nPlease join us for a Public Forum to discuss School Street. We’d like to hear your input on road safety issues and potential opportunities for improvement along the roadway.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/road-safety-audit-forum-school-street/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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SUMMARY:Select Board Public Forum on DPW  Building
DESCRIPTION:The Select Board will host a public forum about the new Department of Public Works facility before the Select Board meeting.  \nThe forum includes a presentation from the design team and time for questions and answers. \nFunding for a new DPW building requires a Yes vote on Question 1 and a 2/3 majority vote on Article 7 at Town Meeting.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/select-board-public-forum-on-dpw-building/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Select Board":MAILTO:sb@actonma.gov
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SUMMARY:LWV Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMeet the candidates: (I) = incumbent \n\nActon Select Board: Dean Charter (I)\, David Martin (I)\, June Leslie\nActon/Boxborough School Committee: Lisa Adil\, Glen Cote\, Jason Fitzgerald\nActon Water District: Barry Rosen (I)\, John Petersen\n\nThe forum will be recorded and will air on Acton TV and its YouTube channel. \nSend questions here. \nThe League of Women Voters-Acton Area is a non-partisan\, grassroots organization that supports and opposes issues\, but not candidates or political parties. We strive to protect\, educate and engage voters and are eager to help voters learn more about the candidates running in the April 29 Town Election. \nThe forum is free and open to the public. For more information visit our website at https://www.lwv-actonarea.org/.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/lwv-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="League of Women Voters":MAILTO:steering-lwv-actonarea@googlegroups.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
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SUMMARY:Local Election Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Hear candidates for 3 contested offices including School Committee\, Select Board and Water District Commissioner
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/local-election-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="League of Women Voters":MAILTO:steering-lwv-actonarea@googlegroups.com
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