February 5, 2026: Four student teams — two junior high school teams and two high school teams — presented creative, sustainability-focused solutions to local flooding challenges at Danny’s Place in West Acton, marking the culmination of the Acton Flood Solutions Hackathon. Hosted by AB STEAM (Acton Boxborough Science Technology Engineering Art Math) in partnership with the Town of Acton and local sustainability organizations, the months-long hackathon program challenged students to address flooding in Acton in ways that are economical, sustainable, and socially and environmentally responsible. Unlike traditional short-format hackathons, this program spanned roughly six months, giving students time to research,…