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School Committee endorses a preliminary budget for FY27

February 14, 2026

by Diane Baum

With the AB Forward elementary school reorganization in the initial stages of implementation, the School Committee turned their attention to the 2026-27 (FY27) budget, approving a preliminary budget for the district of $122,593,238 at their budget workshop on February 9. The amount represents a 4.75% increase over FY26.…

February 2026 Horticulture Hints

February 14, 2026

Judy DembseyandAnn Marie Testarmata

Nature’s blanket — snow — often known as the poor man’s fertilizer, is upon us and trees are “exploding”. Here are a few hints on caring for our plants and trees in the depths of winter. The concept of “exploding” trees (actually cracking) and the benefits of snow…

Seeing a classic in a new way: Umbrella Stage Company presents “To Kill a Mockingbird”

February 14, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

CONCORD, Mass. – February 10, 2026 – Harper Lee’s 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” sells nearly one million copies each year. But director Scott Edmiston says he is looking to create a uniquely theatrical retelling of the well-known book and film in a new stage…

Do you have icicles? Maybe you need better insulation

February 7, 2026

by Brewster Conant Jr.

If last week you had a lot of icicles hanging from the eaves of your house or building, chances are you have a significant insulation or heat loss problem that needs fixing. It also means you are likely paying a higher heating bill than you need to and…

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Select Board Notes: February 2, 2026

February 7, 2026

by Tom Beals

Opening remarks Fireworks over fireworks At the December 15, 2025 Select Board meeting the Board voted not to expend the $40,000 that was authorized for July 4, 2026 fireworks at the May 2025 Town Meeting. Board members spoke of strong public reactions to the decision, including an allegation…

Acton Library hosts annual library legislative breakfast

February 7, 2026

by Miriam Lezak

Legislative breakfasts provide a chance for library advocates to hear from their legislators about what the legislature is doing to advocate for libraries and what everyone else can do to help. On January 30, the Acton Memorial Library hosted the annual legislative breakfast for libraries in Acton, Sudbury,…

Cain lecture: While soldiers fight, civilians endure hunger, terror, and disease under Brits

February 7, 2026

by James Conboy

Jan. 28, Francis Faulkner Meeting Room, Acton Town Hall: Historian Alexander Cain, JD, tonight brought to light the typically untold stories of Boston’s civilians caught in the crossfire at the dawn of the American Revolution. Mr. Cain’s presentation, “I Screamed with All My Might”-The Civilians Trapped Behind the…

The Bulletin Board: February 7, 2026

February 7, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

What’s happening today in Acton? Tomorrow? —––––––––> See the Calendar. <–––––––––– 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…

Obituary: Vesu Kuosmanen

February 7, 2026

by Family

Vesa Martti Kuosmanen, age 93 of Acton, MA, passed away peacefully at Elderwood of Scallop Shell in Wakefield, RI, on January 15, 2026. Born in Muuruvesi, Finland, on May 2, 1932, Vesa was the son of the late Konrad and Amanda (Pitkanen) Kuosmanen. He was the youngest of…

Two people stand on an old bridge. The culvert is the archway through the bridge.

Restoring natural flow to Nashoba Brook

February 7, 2026

by Tom Wolf

The first public outreach workshop for removing the Bellows Farm Mill Dam and replacing the Carlisle Road bridge culvert was held virtually on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and attracted 34 participants. Nashoba Brook flows under Carlisle Road in North Acton, where the water is then impounded by the…

Acton heads out in the snow

February 7, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

Last week’s snow, followed by a major cold snap, sent many Acton residents indoors. However, some folks bundled up to brave the snow for work, play, or just the natural beauty of deep snow and bone-chilling cold. A few Acton residents sent us pictures, and the editors have…

New York Bagel Factory Opens

February 7, 2026

by Jeff Brown

The New York Bagel Factory had its grand opening on Saturday, January 31. The store is in the Brookside Mall, next to Staples. Owner Randal Noller said business was brisk all morning. He and a partner own three other locations in eastern Mass. The layout is like the…

Acton Firefighters battle shed fire on frigid day

February 7, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

The Acton Fire Department responded late Saturday night to a shed fire, as temperatures hovered in the single digits. On Saturday, Jan. 31, at about 11:06 p.m., Acton Fire received two 911 calls reporting a fire at 278 School St. When crews arrived, they found a 10-by-10-foot shed…

Student employee appreciated by Idylwilde Farm

February 7, 2026

by Nancy Knoblock Hunton

Sarah Keefe, a native of Acton and 2023 ABRHS graduate, is a familiar face to customers at Idylwilde Farm. She began working part-time at age 16 as a cashier at the upscale farm market. Getting a job there, her parents had suggested, would be good practice for the…

Boxborough Winterfest: Blue skies and deep snow serve up a perfect day

February 7, 2026

by James Conboy

Jan. 31, Steele Farm, Boxborough: Nobody at Boxborough’s annual Winterfest complained about the latest snowstorm, as it provided perfect conditions for tubing and sledding on a sunny day, with temps in the low 20’s. The snow banks did prevent parking at the farm this year, but the town…

It’s election season in Acton. What you need to know.

January 31, 2026

by Miriam Lezak

While the snow covers the ground, daffodils and democracy are both doing the work they need in order to bloom this spring. Acton voters elect several people every spring to help run the town, the schools, and the Water District. The following offices are open this year. As…

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The logic and contention behind elementary school reorganization

January 31, 2026

by Diane Baum

“We have exceptional schools and have been recognized for our education, but the reality, at least for the four years that I’ve been on this committee, is that we have yet to provide level services. We have made so many cuts and so many difficult choices. I just…

New podcast series: “Our Tax Dollars at Work”

January 31, 2026

by Sahana Purohit

This past weekend, Acton faced a massive nor’easter, dumping a foot or more of snow across streets and sidewalks. Residents dug out driveways, cleared roads, and watched as town crews worked to keep the town moving. The recent storm was a reminder that in an emergency, every minute…

Acton area clergy join faith leaders demanding Governor Healey protect immigrants

January 31, 2026

by Bob Van Meter

It is not often that the keynote speaker at Acton’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast delivers a message that connects for his audience and so immediately to the issues facing Massachusetts and the country. On Monday January 19th, William Dickerson II known as Brother Will, co-executive director…

The Bulletin Board: January 31, 2026

January 31, 2026

by The Acton Exchange Team

What’s happening today in Acton? Tomorrow? —––––––––> See the Calendar. <–––––––––– 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…

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