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Acton community gathers to celebrate Juneteenth through history, art, and joy

June 27, 2026

by Diane Randolph Jones

Community members gathered on Friday, June 19, for the Town of Acton’s Juneteenth Celebration, a joyful afternoon centered on history, freedom, cultural preservation, and the power of Black art. The celebration was hosted by the Town of Acton’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) in collaboration with Acton…

Acton marks 250th Anniversary with stirring reading of local history play and Declaration of Independence

June 27, 2026

by Stephen Trimble

Eighty residents gathered at the Acton Congregational Church on Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m. for a dramatic reading commemorating the 250th anniversary of Acton’s pivotal Town Meeting vote for independence from Great Britain — a vote cast on that very date in 1776. The performance, titled “Declaring…

Acton Garden Club June 2026 Horticulture Hints

June 27, 2026

Judy DembseyandAnn Marie Testarmata

Introduction As the drought of June seems somewhat relieved by rain this week, and our dusty gardens soften for a few days, enjoy the Acton Garden Club’s Horticultural Hints and be reminded again that it is never too late to mulch. Mulching serves a purpose of moisture retention…

Black and white ink drawing shows of someone's feet, in black shoes, resting on a stuffed-cushion couch, with a crowded counter full of dirty dishes and pots in the rear, under two windows with brushes and little vases of flowers on the window sill.

Acton Exchange Team members kick their feet up

June 27, 2026

by Franny Osman

This coming week, the Acton Exchange Team is taking a break. That doesn’t mean you have to! As you and your family or friends partake in an Independence Day celebration, historic re-enactment, or even a local camp or summer school, please write about it and send a short…

Bulletin Board: June 27, 2026

June 27, 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. (Please email Calendar events to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Recent government communiques From the Town of Acton:…

Seventh graders present their civics research

June 20, 2026

by Leslie Hogan

On June 9 and 10, over 400 seventh graders from RJ Grey Junior High School participated in what has become an annual Civics Fair event that community members participate in. The Civics Fair was held at the RJ Grey library during school hours and the gymnasium in the…

Saad Dinno of Acton Pharmacy wins highest honors from Mass. Pharmacy Association

June 20, 2026

by Megan Kivela

Saad Dinno, co-owner of the Dinno Health Family of Pharmacies, received the 2026 Bowl of Hygeia Award from the Massachusetts Pharmacy Association. Established in 1958, the annual award recognizes pharmacists who possess outstanding records of civic leadership in their communities. This award is considered one of the highest…

Acton Hosts 2026 Boston International Asian Music Festival

June 20, 2026

by Meghan Li

On June 13, the 2026 Boston International Asian Music Festival brought together performers, community leaders, elected officials, and residents from across Massachusetts for a vibrant celebration of Asian cultures through contemporary and tradition music, dance, and other cultural arts. Held at NARA Park in Acton, the festival highlighted…

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Select Board Notes: June 15, 2026

June 20, 2026

by Tom Beals

Opening remarks: 46 Taylor Road acquisition update: Acton Conservation Trust President Susan Mitchell-Hardt and Treasurer Hart Millett presented a ceremonial oversize check to the Town as a contribution for the purchase of 46 Taylor Road. 103 donors contributed a total of $116,620. The Board voted to accept the…

Bulletin Board: June 20, 2026

June 20, 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. (Please email Calendar events to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Recent government communiques From the Town: From the…

My Dearest Friend: A play about letters and revolution

June 20, 2026

by Miriam Lezak

On June 15, the new Time Travel Theatrical Company presented “My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams” at Great Road Church in Acton. The play, written by Peter Manos, is based on the letters written by John and Abigail over the decades before, during, and…

Acton Nature Watch: Blue Moon (May 16 – June 14, 2026)

June 20, 2026

by Rob Gogan

May May 16: AMERICAN ROBINS build a nest (before May 3), lay eggs (May 3), chicks hatch (May 13), grow, and fledge (May 28), on an Indian Village porch. May 17: Two BEAVERS try to cross Mass. Ave. by the culvert near the Acton Water District Facility, but…

Business Briefs: June 20, 2026

June 20, 2026

by Jeff Brown

New trade building on Great Road closer to reality. Demolition of the 1980s three store brick strip mall at 465-459 Great Road is scheduled for later this month. The building was the recent home of Acton Convenience. Last year Great Road Antiques and ThinkForFun moved to different locations…

Theatre III’s The Great Race delivers light-hearted lessons

June 13, 2026

by Dana Lissy

“Everyone needs help now and then.” These are gentle words of wisdom passed on from grandparent to grandchild in The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac, the latest performance in Theatre III’s Child’s Play series running June 13–14 and 20–21. (To learn more about how this…

Four options to replace the Concord Rotary: What you need to know before the June 24 hearing

June 13, 2026

by Greg Jarboe

The clock is ticking. On June 24 at 6:00 p.m., residents will have their first formal opportunity to weigh in on how one of the most frustrating bottlenecks in the region gets fixed. The public comment hearing will be held at Concord Middle School auditorium, 835 Old Marlboro…

One final send off: Graduation and Project Graduation, 2026

June 13, 2026

by Lucas Corbett

The Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Class of 2026 closed one chapter and began another on June 5 as 415 seniors graduated during commencement ceremonies before celebrating together at the annual Project Graduation event later that evening. The event began at 5:30 p.m., bringing together students, families, faculty, and…

Bulletin Board: June 13, 2026

June 13, 2026

Tom BealsandThe 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. (Please email Calendar events to calendar@actonexchange.org.) Recent government communiques Acton’s Economic Development director provides…

A tail-wagging good time at Acton’s new dog park

June 13, 2026

by Meg Stafford

How doggone long have the pups of Acton been waiting for a place to run off leash with other dogs? On Friday, June 5, community members, Town officials, legislators, and supporters gathered at 348 Main Street, just off Route 2, to celebrate the official opening of the town’s…

Obituary: Michael Barton

June 13, 2026

by Family

Michael Earl Barton of Sandwich died at Tufts Medical Center on May 24. He was 79. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts in October, 1946, to Velma and Donald Barton, he graduated from Acton-Boxborough High School. Michael studied voice at the University of Colorado. Although his career led him to…

Acton Water District completes PFAS filtration upgrades

June 13, 2026

by Ron Parenti

On May 4, the Acton Water District (AWD) announced that the installation of the equipment needed to remove PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) from Acton’s drinking water is nearing completion, and that PFAS levels from all three of the District’s operating treatment plants have been reduced to non-detectable…

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