Karen Herther

Fleetwood Mac tribute band performs July 12 as NARA Park concert series continues

July 26, 2024

A summer Friday saw the sun setting on NARA Park in Acton as Tusk, a highly regarded Fleetwood Mac Tribute band, performed for a crowd of over a thousand concertgoers on July 12. The Town of Acton Recreation Summer Concert Series continued after a record number of attendees…

A cheerily painted cow statue -- this one has a mostly orange face, turquoise horns, and a purple body with blue spots. There are also some other cow statues in the background.

Seeing Cows Around Acton and CowsParade at Donelans

June 14, 2024

by Karen Herther

Notice a lot of cows around Acton lately? The painted cows in front of Donelan Fresh Market in Gould’s Plaza on Great Road in Acton have returned. Plus, a short-out to the large cow that appears annually on Route 2 and School Street Fields to mark the 2024…

Town of Acton Hazard Mitigation Plan Open House: Public input needed

June 7, 2024

by Karen Herther

On May 15, the Acton community gathered to provide input on the upcoming Town Hazard Mitigation Plan. Organized by the Acton Hazard Mitigation Planning (HMP) Working Group, the event was led by Andrea Becerra, Sustainability Director and Corey York, Director of Public Works,with support from Elizabeth Montgomery, Environmental…

A front view of the Mustang with many people standing in the background.

Business Brief: Acton Ford donates new vehicle to Minuteman Tech High School automotive technology program

June 7, 2024

by Karen Herther

In May 2024, Acton Ford donated a new Ford Mustang to Minuteman Tech High School to support their automotive education program. The company wrote on their facebook page, “We’re thrilled to be part of this initiative, helping the next generation of automotive technicians and enthusiasts get hands-on experience…

Economic Development Director Julie Pierce (left) and Acton Recreation Event and Program Coordinator Maura Haberman

“For The Love of Our Local Businesses” at Acton Town Hall

March 28, 2024

by Karen Herther

On February 15, 2024 (snow date) the Town of Acton Recreation Department and Economic Development Office, and the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce, hosted a local business appreciation luncheon at Acton Town Hall. “For the Love of our Local Businesses” was attended by about fifty Acton local businesses,…

Ice skaters hold hands with a mascot bear

25th Annual Community Skate FUNdraiser raises $2,000 for Local Causes

March 27, 2024

Janice WardandKaren Herther

More than one hundred fifty community members and small business donors attended the 25th Annual Acton-Boxborough Skate FUNdraiser and local food drive at the Nashoba Valley Olympia in Boxborough on Sunday, March 3. Supporters raised funds for local charities and non-profits while enjoying two hours of ice skating,…

A group on the steps of the Acton Town Hall

Acton “Main Street” Energy Efficiency Grant Program Launched

September 18, 2023

by Karen Herther

Are you an Acton business owner looking to make your business more energy efficient to reduce costs and lower your carbon footprint? The Town has partnered with AECOM and Eversource as part of the “Main Street” grant program for small businesses. For a limited time, Eversource will cover…

Pop-Up Climate Café – Local Businesses Act on Climate

August 6, 2023

Karen HertherandAvantika Nautiyal

The Town of Acton Economic Development Office and EnergizeActon.org organized a ‘Pop-Up’ Small Business Climate Café led by business advocate Karen ‘Kj’ Herther on Friday, July 28 at the ‘3 Moms & a Pop-Up’ space at 577 Mass Ave in West Acton, next to Middlesex Bank. The Summer…

Pop Up Businesses in West Acton This Summer

July 16, 2023

by Karen Herther

The Town of Acton Economic Development Office and EnergizeActon.org invite you to a Summer “Pop-Up” Small Business Climate Café on Thursday, July 27, 5pm-6pm at the ‘3 Moms & a Pop-Up’ space at 577 Mass Ave in West Acton (next to Middlesex Bank). Join us and check out…

Karen Herther

Fleetwood Mac tribute band performs July 12 as NARA Park concert series continues

Seeing Cows Around Acton and CowsParade at Donelans

Town of Acton Hazard Mitigation Plan Open House: Public input needed

Business Brief: Acton Ford donates new vehicle to Minuteman Tech High School automotive technology program

“For The Love of Our Local Businesses” at Acton Town Hall

25th Annual Community Skate FUNdraiser raises $2,000 for Local Causes

Acton “Main Street” Energy Efficiency Grant Program Launched

Pop-Up Climate Café – Local Businesses Act on Climate

Pop Up Businesses in West Acton This Summer

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