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Select Board Notes, October 21, 2024: tidying up, finishing up

October 26, 2024

by Tom Beals

A plea for regulating chicken-keeping opened the October 21 Select Board meeting. A resident described noise from a neighbors’ rooster and chickens, and he proposed regulations governing chicken numbers, chicken housing, and related issues. Town manager John Mangiaratti noted additional operating hours for the Council on Aging shuttle,…

A group of high school boys play soccer in front of a net on a beautil fall day.

Revs weather Concord-Carlisle barrage, earn 1-1 draw

October 26, 2024

by James Conboy

Crisp fall temperatures greeted about eighty fans at Acton-Boxborough’s Lower Turf Field on October 17 as the Revolution high school boys’ soccer team battled Concord-Carlisle. In a match dominated throughout by the Patriots’ aggressive offense, A-B broke the ice on a first-half goal by Tyler Sullivan, assisted by…

The Bulletin Board

October 26, 2024

by The Acton Exchange Team

Upcoming Voter Activities (from Town Clerk) If you haven’t yet registered to vote and otherwise qualify or wish to change your party enrollment, please make note of the voter registration deadline below. To vote in November 5, 2024: Presidential Election Register to vote before 5:00pm on 10/26/2024 Acton…

Colonial Books & Brews at Acton Memorial Library

October 19, 2024

by Alissa Nicol

The age 21+, after-hours Colonial Books and Brews event at the Acton Memorial Library on Tuesday, October 1, was attended by more than 200 people. Co-hosted by the Acton 250 Committee and the Acton Memorial Library, with funding from the Acton Memorial Library Foundation and the Acton Lions…

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School Committee October 2024 Update

October 19, 2024

by Diane Baum

Community members weigh in on ballot question 2 Former school committee members John Petersen and Xuan Kong spoke to the School Committee during the October 10 public comment period to encourage a no-vote on Question 2 on the November 5 state ballot. Question 2 proposes to eliminate the…

The Peacemakers Network holds fundraiser for mothers and children of Gaza

October 19, 2024

by Linda Morel

On a beautiful afternoon at NARA Park in Acton, The Peacemakers Network held its inaugural “Children of Hope” event. The September 29 gathering brought together community members, families, and local organizations to raise funds for Gaza Infant Nutrition Alliance (GINA), an organization dedicated to providing breastfeeding support for…

Acton church sign vandalized

October 19, 2024

by The Acton Exchange Team

Boxborough police are investigating recent vandalism of a Church of the Good Shepherd welcome sign located on Central Street (also known as Newtown Road) near the Rt 2 off ramp. A vandal used white paint to cover the rainbow fish hung from the Episcopal church’s sign and posted…

Acton resident helps bring stoves and solar to Maasai people

October 19, 2024

by Meg Stafford

Acton resident Debra Strick first learned about Bob Lange’s ambitious mission to bring new stoves to the Maasai of Kenya and Tanzania 14 years ago. A friend had contacted Strick, a marketing, fundraising, and communications professional, to see if she could help Lange get the word out about…

Encore Dance Ensemble concert celebrates women over 40

October 19, 2024

by The Acton Exchange Team

Acton resident Ann Budner co-founded Encore Dance Ensemble sixteen years ago with her friend and former Acton resident, Elaine Sisler. The two met as volunteers on the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council. An award-winning dance educator, Sisler founded Encore as a birthday gift to herself. She remembers, “On my 60th…

Horticulture Hints, September, 2024

October 19, 2024

by Judy Dembsey

Fall is the perfect time to renovate the lawn or seed a new one. This is the preferred time as weeds are less likely to be a problem. The soil is warmer than it is in the spring. Grass seed germinates sooner. Water seed 2-3 times a day…

The Bulletin Board

October 19, 2024

by The Acton Exchange Team

Discover West Concord Day West Concord Date: October 19, 2024 Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Diwalifest, Festival of Lights Date: October 20, 2024 (Rain Date Oct 27th) Time: 12 PM – 4:30 PM Sargent Memorial Library (427 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719) Greetings! Are you just as excited for…

The night sky with impressive streaks of pink and greeen.

Northern lights as seen from NARA Park

October 19, 2024

by Sandy Roschelle

After the Northern Lights occurred in May, I began following NOAA’s Aurora Dashboard website to see when the Aurora Borealis would next be visible from Acton. Conditions seemed favorable for Thursday Oct 10th. Initially I took photos in my neighborhood, but the street is almost entirely tree covered…

Veteran and family come home to Acton

October 12, 2024

by Alissa Nicol

On Saturday, October 4, Keith Anderson and his family received the warmest welcome from the Acton community in a ceremony to turn over the keys to the house in West Acton that is the fulfillment of a dream of the late Mark Starr. As described in an earlier…

Forum on Economic Equality draws overflow audience to Acton Town Hall

October 12, 2024

by Bob Van Meter

On Monday evening September 30,, more than eighty people gathered at Acton Town Hall for a forum entitled, “Pathways to Equality”, organized by State Senator Jamie Eldridge and the Acton Democratic Town Committee. Several other local organizations co-sponsored the event including the Acton Boxborough United Way, Congregation Beth…

Scarecrows stand up to stigma and weather

October 12, 2024

by Lori Krinsky

The scarecrows are lined up and ready to greet the public at Cucurbit Farm, 32 Parker St. in Acton. It’s time to vote for your favorite at the “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest. The scarecrow faces pictured here are just a touch of the creativity on display…

How and why to recycle batteries in Acton

October 12, 2024

by Rob Gogan

Every day, we use devices powered by batteries – and these batteries contain hazardous materials. This article reviews how Acton residents can dispose of used batteries safely right here in town – and why it is important to do so. Batteries in our devices contain a variety of…

Select Board Notes: October 7, 2024

October 12, 2024

by Tom Beals

A resident with concerns for school gun safety opened the October 7, 2024 Select Board meeting, mentioning a petition. Board Chair Fran Arsenault offered her assistance in directing the resident to the appropriate resources. Board Member Dean Charter noted the adoption of the 2025 Community Preservation Plan, saying…

Acton-Boxborough schools recognized as Climate Leader

October 12, 2024

by The Acton Exchange Team

On October 2, the sponsors of Mass Save® announced nineteen 2024 Mass Save Climate Leaders across Massachusetts, recognizing them for long-term commitments to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. One of the honorees was Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, specifically for the Boardwalk Campus project. That project allowed the…

The Bulletin Board

October 12, 2024

by The Acton Exchange Team

Scarecrow Contest & Jack O’ Lanterns (From NAMI of Central Middlesex) Vote for your favorite at the “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest at Cucurbit Farm at 32 Parker St. in Acton. Proceeds benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Middlesex. The scarecrows will be…

Mushroom forage in the Town Forest

October 4, 2024

by Jody Harris

On September 29, Acton Conservation Trust held a Mushroom Forage with Boston Mycological Club (BMC) at Wills Hole/Town Forest. They welcomed about seventy-five people to this joint event. After a few introductory remarks, people took to the woods, looking for all manner of fungi. Right off the parking…

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