A night of standup comedy hosted by Acton Firefighters Local 1904 featuring Dave Russo, Frank Santorelli, and Christine Bailey. The money raised will go back to the community in the form of school scholarships, assisting us with our Santa Ride and food drive and other community related events. Tickets and more information available from Eventbrite: Standup Comedy Night benefit for Acton Firefighters Local 1904 Doors open at 6, show starts at 7:30pm. 50/50 raffle and gift basket raffles. 21+

The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale. Sunday January 26 will be half price day for all, from 1 pm to 4 pm. While not required, face coverings while inside at the sale are encouraged. Both cash and credit cards are accepted!

Come celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Acton Chinese Language School at Acton Boxborough Regional High School on Sunday, January 26. Schedule: 2:00- 5:00pm: Chinese Cultural Activities and Games at cafeteria (free). 5:00-6:30 pm: Pre-paid Dinner ($18 per person) in cafeteria. For information about purchasing dinner tickets, see ACLS 新春联欢 Chinese New Year Celebration. 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Performance in auditorium (free).

Open to all Acton residents. The Acton Finance Committee (FinCom) is seeking your input! This listening session will give residents an opportunity to share their thoughts on what they consider to be “essential” services, as well as their ideas on which costs could be cut. With voters approving a tax override in 2024, this is not a normal year for FinCom, who plan on articulating a clear and united fiscal message, to develop and advocate for unified policies, as well as share information and work together to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal service delivery.

Join local author Rich Marcello for a sit-down interview on his 6th novel,The Means of Keeping. Set in a near-future America,The Means of Keeping is a narrative of loss, renewal, and environmental activism set against the backdrop of climate change.Copies of the novel are available at the library circulation desk. More info HERE.

We’re thrilled to launch our new Days Off at Danny’s Place series with a celebration of the Lunar New Year! Thanks to the generous support of our community partner, Acton Chinese Language School, this special day will feature,   Chinese cultural stories, and engaging creative projects.  At Danny’s Place, we believe in spreading awareness and joy through learning about different cultures—straight from the people who know them best. Space is limited, so don’t wait—save your spot today! No school? No Problem! Ages: K-12 For more info, see here.

Joel Bohy will present a study of the arms and ammunition used by both British and provincial forces on April 19, 1775, as well as the battle damage that remains. Using modern shooting incident reconstruction, archaeology, live fire studies, and new research, we can shed new light on the heavy fighting along the route of the British retreat to Boston. The talk will be held at Town Hall, Room 204, or you can watch live at Acton TV.  

Open to all Acton residents. Select Board Vice-Chair Dean Charter, who chairs the Department of Public Works Building Committee, will present the justification, plans, and cost estimate for the proposed new Public Works Facility that will replace the existing building at 14 Forest Road. A debt exclusion override will be voted on at the April election and will be presented for a vote at the Annual Town Meeting in May. This discussion will be informal and interactive.

A moderated discussion with the Select Board and Finance Committee about the Department of Public Works building project.