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Craic travels fast at the Lions Club St. Patrick’s Day Lunch

March 22, 2025

“Craic travels fast” is an Irish idiom that means news or information spreads quickly, often gossip or rumors. And you could have knocked me down with a feather when I heard the latest “craic” about The Acton Senior Citizen Newsletter during the Lions Club St. Patrick’s Day Lunch on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Now, everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! And more than 100 seniors from Acton and Boxborough enjoyed a traditional corned beef and cabbage lunch that was prepared and served by Lions Club members at the Acton Senior Center. My wife and I were seated at a table…

School Committee considers approval of cell tower for Charter Road campus

August 30, 2024

by Diane Baum

Cellular coverage may greatly improve on Charter Road this coming year with the expected installation of a cellular communication tower. The school district is proposing to lease a 50-by-50-foot space behind the district’s Administration Building at 23 Charter Road to TowerCo, one of the largest privately-owned companies in…

Select Board notes 26 August 2024: Low key, no drama

August 30, 2024

by Tom Beals

No resident concerns were voiced at the August 26, 2024 Acton Select Board meeting. Board and management announcements included new hires at the library, fire department, and a new public health nurse. Plans for the town’s annual commemoration of the September 11, 2001 tragedy will be announced soon.…

The Silver Unicorn to hold eight author events in September

August 30, 2024

by Greg Jarboe

September will be a busy month at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore. They have eight author events on their calendar. Several of these are book launches for local authors in their store at 12 Spruce Street, Acton, and one special event is being held at the Maynard Fine Arts…

WECO continues to deliver

August 30, 2024

by Jeff Brown

For most, the recent pandemic was an unpleasant memory of masks, disinfectants, and 6-foot distances. But some good things came from Covid. And one is WECO: the food preparation and delivery service, born in March of 2020, as we plunged into the unknown. Many businesses including local restaurants…

Come Home to Acton home for veteran nears completion

August 9, 2024

Andrea StarrandThe Acton Exchange Team

In the early 2000s, during a visit to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington DC, Mark Starr was struck by the loss of so many men and women who were effectively his peers. That visit led to a commitment about repaying a debt to the veterans who sacrificed…

Boxborough’s Food Rescue FreeBee and Community Markets continue monthly through October

August 9, 2024

by Mary Pavlik

The FreeBee Market in Boxborough shares free food rescued from local supermarkets, farms, food pantries, and the Boston Area Gleaners. While monthly Community Markets have a broader focus on shared items, resources and fun, Food Rescue FreeBee Markets focus on just produce and food. The FreeBee Market is…

Boozy book fair brings out a crowd

August 9, 2024

by Miriam Lezak

A hot summer night, beer, themed cocktails, and piles of brand new books… what could be finer? An annual collaboration between True West Brewery and Silver Unicorn Bookstore, both in West Acton, brings a large selection of books and an outdoor bar to the patio in front of…

India’s Independence Day celebrated at Acton Town Hall

August 9, 2024

by Sahana Purohit

On Sunday, August 4, Acton Town Hall was abuzz with celebration as the community gathered for the flag-raising ceremony commemorating India’s Independence Day. Hosted by Acton Indian Americans and the India Association of Greater Boston, this marked the fifth consecutive year of residents proudly raising the Indian flag…

A few more details on the Maynard intersection work

August 9, 2024

by Glenn Koenig

As described in last week’s Acton Exchange, drivers heading south on Route 27 through Maynard are about to experience yet another construction bottleneck this month. Work is planned for the intersection with Concord Street, in the same area that was torn up by Eversource Gas back in May…

Acton Housing Authority commissioners appoint Melissa Bible as executive director

August 2, 2024

by Peter J. Berry

In April 2024, Acton Housing Authority’s (AHA) Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to appoint Melissa Bible as the new executive director, following Kelley Cronin’s retirement. The commissioners had conducted a statewide search, including posting the position on many websites and in periodicals to find the most qualified candidate.…

Acton police deploy body-worn and cruiser-mounted cameras

August 2, 2024

by Acton Exchange Staff

ACTON — Chief James Cogan is pleased to report that the Acton Police Department has completed a pilot program and is now deploying body-worn cameras department wide. The pilot program, which involved four patrol officers and two supervisors, began last August and lasted until this month, when police…

Energy Magic Show draws lively audience

August 2, 2024

by Karen Root Watkins

A group of over fifty people, including at least 25 happy and excited children, gathered to view the Energy Magic Show on July 23 at the Acton Memorial Library. Magic Fred, the Magician, elicited full-throated, gleeful responses from the youngsters as he searched for wayward magic lights, sought…

Yoga with kittens raises money for the Lowell Humane Society

August 2, 2024

by Kim Kastens

The soaring loft studio of Revolution Community Yoga and Fitness in West Acton was the site of yoga with kittens on Sunday, July 28. Three curious kittens scampered among the yoga mats, enchanting yogis and yoginis, whose class fees will support the work of the Lowell Humane Society…

Meatless meet-up makes for mouthwatering meal

August 2, 2024

by Tom Wolf

“Eat your vegetables; they’re good for you!” is a common parental refrain that often goes unheeded. But what if it was followed by, “They’re good for the planet, too!”? It is this second point that the Energize Acton group wanted to emphasize with the 2nd annual “Celebration of…

The Bulletin Board

August 2, 2024

by Acton Exchange Staff

Thrifty Thursday (From West Acton Baptist Church) The West Acton Baptist Church has a pop-up “Thrifty Thursday” every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. We are located at 592 Massachusetts Ave. in Acton. Donations of gently used clothing, shoes & accessories are greatly appreciated, at our collection shed in our…

Maynard intersection gets an upgrade

August 2, 2024

Glenn KoenigandActon Exchange Staff

Do you drive to Maynard on Route 27? For three to four weeks starting in mid-August, you may be rerouted while the town of Maynard adds lights to the Concord Street intersection with Brown and Haynes Streets, just north of the Cumberland Farms convenience store in Maynard. Glenn…

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Below the Fold - Page 6

Craic travels fast at the Lions Club St. Patrick’s Day Lunch

School Committee considers approval of cell tower for Charter Road campus

Select Board notes 26 August 2024: Low key, no drama

The Silver Unicorn to hold eight author events in September

WECO continues to deliver

Come Home to Acton home for veteran nears completion

Boxborough’s Food Rescue FreeBee and Community Markets continue monthly through October

Boozy book fair brings out a crowd

India’s Independence Day celebrated at Acton Town Hall

A few more details on the Maynard intersection work

Acton Housing Authority commissioners appoint Melissa Bible as executive director

Acton police deploy body-worn and cruiser-mounted cameras

Energy Magic Show draws lively audience

Yoga with kittens raises money for the Lowell Humane Society

Meatless meet-up makes for mouthwatering meal

The Bulletin Board

Maynard intersection gets an upgrade

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