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Town Meeting made easy: What you need to know

April 29, 2026

by Miriam Lezak

Town Meeting is a uniquely New England form of government where Town Meeting serves as the legislative branch of town government. It’s where the town’s voters appropriate money and make changes to bylaws. The Town of Acton wants you to save the dates (Monday, May 4 and Tuesday…

Preliminary Town Election results

April 29, 2026

by Miriam Lezak

On Tuesday, April 28, slightly over 12% of registered Acton voters went to the polls (or mailed in their ballots ahead of time, or dropped ballots by the end of voting day) to elect several new Town officers, as well as re-electing some incumbents. Note that these are…

Food pantry benefit: Donors, diners deliver $100,000.00

April 25, 2026

by James Conboy

April 14, The Barn at Gibbet Hill, Groton. If there were any doubts that veteran Boston Comedian Jimmy Tingle “still has his fastball”, they were dispelled tonight, as the celebrity auctioneer had the audience of bidders cracking up as he cajoled them to bid higher and higher for…

Voters at Water District Special District Meeting authorize $9.6 million budget

April 25, 2026

by Kim Kastens

On Wednesday, April 22, sixty-three voters filled the equipment garage at the Acton Water District [AWD, District] headquarters for a Special District Meeting, and voted decisively to approve a FY27 [fiscal year 2027] expense budget of $9,578,431. The Special District Meeting was necessary because, as reported by the…

School Committee deep dive: AB Education Association questions

April 25, 2026

by Acton Boxborough Education Association

Town Elections are this coming Tuesday, April 28. For more general voting information, see Town’s Elections and Voting page. For information about School Committee candidates, read on. The Acton Boxborough Education Association (ABEA) is the teachers union that represents the educators in the AB Regional School District. To…

School Committee deep dive: AB Special Ed Parent Advisory Council questions

April 25, 2026

The Acton Exchange TeamandActon-Boxborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council

Town Elections are this coming Tuesday, April 28. For more general voting information, see Town’s Elections and Voting page. For information about School Committee candidates, read on, and see the links to voter information published at the top of the related article in this same issue of the…

The Bulletin Board: April 25, 2026

April 25, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date, you are in the right place here at the Bulletin Board. Please email your Bulletin Board announcements to bulletinboard@actonexchange.org. (For what’s happening today or tomorrow or on any specific day, see the Calendar.…

Faulkner Awards: Recognizing Acton’s volunteers

April 25, 2026

by Pat Clifford

The human dimension of governance was front and center on April 15 as Acton honored five volunteers at an intimate gathering in the restored Asaph Parlin home in Acton Center. Individually, Select Board members nominated Joan Burrows, Lori Cooney, Greg Jarboe, Nancy Kolb and Joe Robb for their…

Patriots Day commemorations 251 years later

April 25, 2026

by Franny Osman

Acton history students of all ages are lucky to live “on location” for commemorations of the start of the American Revolution. This year, “Revolutionary April” events drew re-enactors in full costume, some on horseback, marchers who accompanied them, and onlookers. On Sunday, April 19, early risers hiked the…

AB softball: Revs pound out 16 hits, tame Lions, 12-1

April 25, 2026

by James Conboy

April 16, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School: Sixteen hits by the Revolution, including three triples and a home run, overpowered Dual County League opponent Newton South, which collected only three, landing the home team a 12-1 win, when the mercy rule was invoked in the sixth inning. The Lions…

Business Briefs, April 18, 2026

April 18, 2026

by Jeff Brown

Crossroads closes Restaurants come and go. It is rare to have a run of 38 years, especially under the same ownership. Acton native Jay Manning, owner of Crossroads, announced a few weeks ago that his business will close April 18. In the meantime, people are lining up to…

Meet the candidates: Part 1, contested races

April 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Acton election day is coming right up; signs have sprouted in yards, and mail-in ballots are showing up in mailboxes. This election, along with Town Meeting, is how you can make your voice heard. This year, the following candidates are running in contested races. For positions on the…

Meet the candidates: Part 2, uncontested races

April 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

In addition to those in contested races, other candidates are also stepping up to keep the Town running. Their races are easier, but the work they do is invaluable. Thank you! Town Moderator: Jo-Ann Berry Town Meeting is every voter’s opportunity to participate in the town’s legislature. My…

The new Acton Food Pantry provides positive shopping experience, volunteer opportunities

April 18, 2026

by Alissa Nicol

The Acton Food Pantry (AFP, the Pantry) is now entering its third month of operations at the new location on Maple Street, adjacent to the South Acton Commuter Rail station. On Friday, April 10, I had the opportunity to visit during a volunteer shift with not one, but…

The Bulletin Board: April 18, 2026

April 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

For volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date, you are in the right place here at the Bulletin Board. Please email your Bulletin Board announcements to bulletinboard@actonexchange.org. (For what’s happening today or tomorrow or on any specific day, see the Calendar.…

Hope at Bat: Revs walk it off in 11-inning classic

April 18, 2026

by James Conboy

April 13, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School baseball field: After yielding four runs in the first inning, A-B’s defense held the Waltham Hawks to just one run in the next six, allowing the home team, trailing by two, to tie it at five-all in the seventh. Shortstop Healy led…

Acton Garden Club Horticultural Hints, April 2026

April 18, 2026

Judy DembseyandAnn Marie Testarmata

It’s been quite a winter and quite a spring! We thought spring would never come, with snowflakes a week ago and now, a week later, 70 degrees and a taste of summer. The daffodils and forsythia have finally decided to emerge. Stop and visit the Daffodil Hill and…

Acton and Stow Minutemen re-enact marches to Concord, and other “Revolutionary April” events

April 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Stow and Acton Minutemen and adventurous members of the public will commemorate the 251st anniversary of the opening of the Revolutionary War by re-enacting the marches to the North Bridge. Especially adventurous residents can do the hike two days in a row! Acton, Sunday, April 19 The Acton…

Acton wins Community Climate Impact Award

April 18, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

During the MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference in early April, Acton was recognized as a “community, team, or organization whose leadership has made a meaningful difference in advancing climate action at the local level.” MassEnergize said that “through dedication, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to their community, the…

Acton Nature Watch: Pink Moon March 19-April 16, 2026

April 18, 2026

by Rob Gogan

March Mar. 16: On Acton’s first “Big Night,” a YELLOW SPOTTED SALAMANDER safely crosses Fort Pond Road under escort by an Amphibian Crossing Brigade volunteer. Mar. 24: A CEDAR WAXWING flock of 25 birds swarms CRABAPPLE trees between the Silver Unicorn and the Mobil gas station. Mar. 25:…

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