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Six corporate logos from the Acton Exchange's new sponsorship program.

UPDATED: Acton Exchange rolls out sponsorship program

September 20, 2025
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Effective with this week’s edition, the Acton Exchange is rolling out a sponsorship program, providing a way for local businesses and organizations to help build a vibrant, lively, engaged community through their financial support of local journalism, while at the same time increasing the visibility of their enterprise. The first six sponsors are Acton Dental Associates, Acton Lions Club, Emerson Health, Gallant Insurance Agency, Scheier Katin & Epstein attorneys, and Siesta Sleepworks. Sponsors’ logos are displayed on the Acton Exchange website, and each logo links to the sponsor’s own website. A dedicated Sponsors page on the Acton Exchange site provides…
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A place where healthy aging comes to life

November 8, 2025
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In the heart of Acton, there’s the quiet hum of conversation, the clink of coffee cups, and the kind of laughter that signals connection. It comes from a place where aging isn’t about slowing down, it’s about living fully. That place is Cooperative Elder Services, Inc. (CESI), a…
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Board of Health meeting recap, October 28, 2025

November 8, 2025
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The Acton Board of Health met on October 28, discussing a range of new and ongoing issues. Boardwalk School: hazardous materials control permit and wastewater monitoring As reported earlier, the Board voted on September 30 to deny a hazardous materials control permit for the Boardwalk School’s battery energy…
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The Bulletin Board – November 1, 2025

November 1, 2025
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Reminder to readers: Our front page can’t hold all the news. To see all of this week’s new articles, go to the All News page. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…
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Restaurant Week re-cap

November 1, 2025
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This year’s Restaurant Week featured twelve establishments, each offering a special item or menu. Ever ready for a challenge, Acton Exchange’s writing crew fanned out to sample what Acton had to offer. Rapscallion: Cozy ambience meets comfort food with a brewery. 5 Strawberry Hill Road, Acton: For decades,…
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Trails and tales: Archaeology comes alive in Acton

November 1, 2025
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On Saturday, October 18, a small group of local history enthusiasts and hikers gathered at the Robbins Mill Conservation Land parking lot off of Canterbury Hill Rd. for an immersive archaeology walk led by Bettina Abe, retired Acton Conservation Department employee and long-time trail guide. The walk, part…
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The Bulletin Board – October 25, 2025

October 25, 2025
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Reminder to readers: Our front page can’t hold all the news. To see all of this week’s new articles, go to the All News page. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…
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Acton Historical Society Celebrates 65 Years

October 25, 2025
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Vintage cars, reenactors in Colonial dress, and sweet treats greeted visitors to the Acton Historical Society’s (Society) 65th anniversary celebration on October 19. Held at the Society’s headquarters at 300 Main Street, the event featured self-guided tours of historic Hosmer House and the nearby Barn, interaction with members…
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The Bulletin Board – October 18, 2025

October 18, 2025
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Reminder to readers: Our front page can’t hold all the news. To see all of this week’s new articles, go to the All News page. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…
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Obituary: Richard W. “Dick” Brooke

October 18, 2025
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Richard W. “Dick” Brooke, 90, passed away October 7, 2025, at his home in Boothbay, Maine after visits from his loving extended family. Dick was born and raised in Melrose, Massachusetts and graduated from Melrose High School. He attended M.I.T. and graduated in 1956 with a degree in…
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Obituary: Robert S. Rhodes

October 18, 2025
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Robert S. Rhodes, a longtime resident of Acton and retired sergeant of the Acton Police Department, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15th. He was ninety-four years old. He was the cherished and beloved husband of the late Irene (Mariani) Rhodes to whom he was married 45 years…
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Local beer fests raise funds and bring people together

October 18, 2025
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This fall’s weather has been phenomenal for outdoor activities and perfect for gatherings to participate in beer tasting, food truck sampling, music listening, games playing, and mingling with people. It’s an opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones. Several such festivals were held locally in recent…
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The Bulletin Board – October 11, 2025

October 11, 2025
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Reminder to readers: Our front page can’t hold all the news. To see all of this week’s new articles, go to the All News page. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…
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Select Board Notes: October 6, 2025

October 11, 2025
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Opening remarks: Acton-Boxborough School Committee liaison to the Acton Select Board Glen Cote updated the board on the Committee’s plan to address financial challenges, described in detail in a Strategic Planning and District Reorganization document. Mr. Derek Pinto reported hazardous traffic at the intersection of Chadwick and River…
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The Bulletin Board – October 4, 2025

October 4, 2025
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Reminder to readers: Our front page can’t hold all the news. To see all of this week’s new articles, go to the All News page. The Acton Exchange Bulletin Board is for volunteer opportunities and other announcements not tied to a single specific time and date. Please send…
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