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2025 Press Releases
- 2025-01-09 Town of Acton to Host Monthly Housing Legal Clinic in Partnership with MetroWest Legal Services
- 2025-01-16 Town of Acton Acton Fire to Conduct Fire Department and Ambulance Services Pilot Program
- 2025-01-24 Acton Fire Deputy Chief Christopher Sammet Graduates from Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program
- 2025-02-01 Acton Fire Extinguishes Mattress Fire in Apartment Building Early Saturday Morning
- 2025-02-06 Town of Acton Acton Fire Remind Residents of Start of New Pilot Program
- 2025-02-26 Acton Fire and Police Respond to House Fire Early Wednesday Morning
- 2025-03-04 Acton Fire Places New Equipment Into Service
- 2025-03-21 Town of Acton Shares Important Updates to Transportation Services Including 125,000 Grant from State Department of Transportation
- 2025-03-27 You Can Save a Life Acton Fire Reminds Community of Chain of Survival Basic Life-Saving Skills
- 2025-04-07 Acton Seniors to Swing into Spring at Senior Prom Organized by Local Student and Council on Aging
- 2025-05-08 Town of Acton Reminds Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquito and Tick-Borne Diseases
- 2025-05-09 Town of Acton Shares Information on Community Lane Road Work as Part of the Kelleys Corner Infrastructure Project
- 2025-05-27 Acton Firefighter-Paramedic Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
- 2025-06-30 Town of Acton Hosts Metropolitan Area Planning Council to Gather Information for Town Arts and Culture Inventory
- 2025-07-11 Acton Police Chief James Cogan Recognized with Metro Boston CIT-TTAC 2025 Visionary Award for Mental Health Training Advocacy
- 2025-07-25 Acton Fire Department Pins Four New Firefighters Celebrates Implementation of New Fire Prevention Officer Role
- 2025-09-09 Acton Fire and Police Respond to Single Vehicle Crash Into a House
- 2025-09-11 Town of Acton Receives Green Communities Grant to Fund Decarbonization Efforts at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
- 2025-10-31 Town of Acton Shares Resources for Food to Support Those Losing Federal SNAP Benefits Due to Government Shutdown
- 2025-11-06 Acton Fire and Police Respond to Crash Involving Vehicle and Train
- 2025-11-10 Town of Acton Announces New Traffic Calming Policy
- 2025-12-22 Town of Acton Announces New Website for CrossTown Connect the Towns Free Transit Services
- 2025-12-23 Acton Police Department Appoints New School Resource Officer Detective Monica Ricci
2024 Press Releases
- 2024-01-09 Acton Fire Department Reminds Residents to Get Open Burning Permit Ahead of Burning Season
- 2024-01-18 Acton Arlington and Lexington Share Information Outlining Specialized Opt-In Stretch Code and Fossil Fuel Free Bylaw
- 2024-01-23 Acton Police Department to be Assessed for Re-Accreditation
- 2024-03-08 Acton Police Respond to Alleged Swatting Incident
- 2024-04-03 Town of Acton Announces Shares Information on Economic Development in Series of Videos
- 2024-05-09 Town of Acton Recognizes Professionalism of Acton Nursing Services During National Nurse Week
- 2024-05-10 Town of Acton Launches Programming in Recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month
- 2024-05-13 Town of Acton Recognizes Two Municipal Employees with 2023 Joseph A. Lalli Merit Awards
- 2024-05-24 Acton Fire Department Responds to Fuel Spill on Route 2
- 2024-05-29 Town of Acton Invites Community Members to Honor Veterans at Memorial Day Parade
- 2024-06-10 Acton to Host Free Concert Featuring Artist-In-Residence Chichi Enu
- 2024-06-23 Acton Police and Fire Departments Assist After Child Rescued From Pool by Lifeguard
- 2024-07-03 Acton Police Earn Re-Accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation
- 2024-07-31 Acton Police Deploy Body-Worn Cameras and Cruiser Mounted Cameras
- 2024-08-02 Town of Acton Shares Update on Kelleys Corner Construction Project
- 2024-08-28 Acton Police and DEI Office Tour Community in Ice Cream Truck During Cone with a Cop
- 2024-09-04 Town of Acton Acton Board of Health Urge Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
- 2024-09-11 Town of Acton Announces Final Round of Funding for Emergency Assistance Program
- 2024-09-26 Town of Acton Celebrates Council on Aging During National Senior Center Month
- 2024-09-27 Acton Police Department Receives State Grant to Improve Road Safety
- 2024-10-01 Town of Acton and Acton250 Announce Fall Event Schedule
- 2024-10-23 Town of Acton Provides Update on Acton Rides Taxi Pilot Program Council on Aging Van Service
- 2024-11-19 Town of Acton to Offer Free Rides to Special Town Meeting on Nov 25
- 2024-11-8 Town of Acton Invites Community Members to Attend Veterans Day Ceremony
- 2024-12-03 Acton Fire Department Contains Fire that Started in Shipping Container on Museum Grounds
- 2024-12-04 Acton Special Town Meeting Voters Unanimously Support Additional Tax Exemption for Veterans Established by the HERO Act
- 2024-12-06 Acton Police and Fire Departments Respond to Crash Involving Pedestrian in a Wheelchair
- 2024-12-12 Town of Acton Sustainability Office Hosts Successful Heat Pump Pizza Party
- 2024-12-17 Acton Fire Department Responds to Report of Multiple Individuals Falling Through Ice
- 2024-12-2024-12-20 Acton Fire Holds Ceremony to Swear In and Promote Several Department Members
- 2024-12-30 Town of Acton Continues to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Electric Vehicle Implementation
2023 Press Releases
- 0203-07-05 Acton Police Respond to Dump Truck Rollover on Main Street
- 2023-01-10 Acton Fire Department Receives State Grant for Student Awareness of Fire Education and Senior SAFE Programs
- 2023-01-13 Acton Fire Department Responds to Potential Hazardous Materials Incident
- 2023-01-18 Acton Police Charge Driver In Hit-and-Run Crash that Injured Juvenile
- 2023-01-20 Acton Fire Department Rescues Doll Lost in Storm Drain on Girls Birthday
- 2023-01-23 Acton Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash
- 2023-02-07 Acton Police and Law Enforcement Partners to Step Up Traffic Enforcement on Route 2A
- 2023-02-27 Town of Acton to Launch Emergency Assistance Program
- 2023-03-03 Town of Acton Receives Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting
- 2023-03-03 Town of Acton to Launch New Grant Program to Help Install Energy Efficiency Upgrades
- 2023-03-17 Three Acton Firefighters Graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting Academys Career Recruit Program
- 2023-03-20 Acton Police Department Shares Ongoing Success of Clinical Responder Program
- 2023-05-03 Town of Acton Announces Recipients of the 2023 Joseph A Lalli Merit Award
- 2023-05-17 Town of Acton and Community Partners Offer Pop-Up Retail Space to Emerging Enterprises
- 2023-06-06 James Cogan Appointed Chief of Acton Police Department
- 2023-06-14 Acton Police to Step Up Traffic Enforcement as School Year Comes to an End
- 2023-07-18 Town of Acton Health Department to Distribute Free Narcan Kits to Community Members
- 2023-07-26 Town of Acton Announces Childcare Subsidy Program for Families
- 2023-08-01 Acton Dispatcher to Attend Advanced Communications Center Training
- 2023-08-11 Acton Police Department Promotes Doug Sturniolo to Deputy Chief
- 2023-08-24 Acton Police Department Launches Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program
- 2023-08-24 Town of Acton Shares Success of Retail Pop-Up Shop
- 2023-09-05 Town of Acton Begins Removal of River Street Dam
- 2023-09-08 Town of Acton, Acton Police Department and Acton Fire Department Offer Latest Informaiton on Post-Storm Damage and Power Outages
- 2023-10-11 Acton Police Department Awarded More Than 135,000 as Part of Body-Worn Camera Grant Program
- 2023-10-16 Anita Arnum Appointed as Chief of Acton Fire Department
- 2023-11-14 Town of Acton Hosts Community Conversation About Welcoming Incoming Migrant Families
- 2023-11-9 Town of Acton to Host Community Conversation About Incoming Migrant Families
- 2023-6-28 Acton Police and Fire Departments Share Tips for Safe Fouth of July Celebrations
- 2023-6-9 Town of Acton Announces Return of Adaptive Bicycle Rental Program
2022 Press Releases
- 2022-9-6 Town of Acton Hosting Health and Wellness Series for Families
- 2022-9-21 Acton Police Update Community on Investigation at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
- 2022-9-20 Towns of Acton Maynard Seek Community Input at Powder Road Corridor Forum
- 2022-9-16 Town of Acton Receives State Grant for Removal of River Street Dam
- 2022-8-4 Acton Police and Firefighters Locate Missing Child
- 2022-8-30 Acton Economic Development Office Invites Community to Kelley's Corner Block Party
- 2022-7-27 Towns of Acton, Boxboro, Littleton, Maynard, and Westford Share Success of Regional Grant Initiative
- 2022-7-18 Acton Economic Development Department Hosts Three-Part Seminar for Local Businesses
- 2022-7-11 Acton Economic Development Department Hosts Professional Development Webinar for Local Artists
- 2022-6-6 Acton Fire Department Invites Community to Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for North Acton Fire Department
- 2022-6-30 Town of Acton Nears Completion of Climate Action Plan and Electrification Roadmap Projects
- 2022-5-23 Maria Palacio Selected as New Library Director of Acton Memorial Library
- 2022-5-11 Acton Fire Department Extinguishes Garage Fire on Till Drive
- 2022-4-25 Town of Acton Celebrates 100 Years of Acton Nursing Services, Invites Community to Celebration
- 2022-4-22 Town of Acton Marks Earth Day With Reflection on Sustainability Milestones and a Look at Ongoing Efforts
- 2022-12-27 Acton Police Chief Richard Burrows Retiring After 36 Years in Law Enforcement
- 2022-12-2 Acton Police Searching for Missing Senior
- 2022-12-2 Acton Police Charge Three Following Motor Vehicle Pursuit
- 2022-12-19 Acton Fire Department Battles 2-Alarm House Fire
- 2022-12-13 Acton Fire Department Awarded 19,000 in Grant Funding for Safety Equipment
- 2022-12-09 Acton Police Seek to Charge Driver In Hit-and-Run Crash that Injured Juvenile
- 2022-11-30 Deputy Chief James Cogan Appointed Interim Chief of Acton Police Department
- 2022-11-30 Acton Police Department to Participate in Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
- 2022-11-3 Acton Police Department Investigating Hit-and-Run Crash That Injured Juvenile Pedestrian
- 2022-11-3 Acton Police Department Investigating Hit-and-Run Crash That Injured Juvenile Pedestrian
- 2022-11-23 Town of Acton Encourages Community to Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
- 2022-10-31 Town of Acton Receives Two Grants to Support Housing Needs Through the States Community One Stop for Growth Program
- 2022-10-31 Acton Police and Fire Department Respond to Motorcycle Crash
- 2022-04-07 Town of Acton Receives Grant and Award for Urban Tree Initiatives
- 2022-04-06 Town of Acton Awarded 78,000 Travel and Tourism Recovery Grant
- 2022-03-25 Town of Acton Invites the Manufacturing Community to 2022 Spring Manufacturing Summit on Workforce Challenges
- 2022-03-09 Acton Fire Department Thanks Community As New North Acton Fire Station Opens
- 2022-02-14 Acton Police and Fire Respond After Worker Struck by Part of Tree
- 2022-02-08 Acton's CAT Service Relaunching With Revised Route
- 2022-02-07 Clinical Responder Beth Van Emburgh Begins Work Supporting Acton Police Department
- 2022-01-28 Town of Acton Shares Resources for Renters
- 2022-01-14 Acton Fire Department Awarded State Grant for Safety Equipment
- 2022 9-11 Ceremony
- 2022-12-3 UPDATE - Acton Police Report Missing Man Found Safe in Concord
2021 Press Releases
- 2021-12-14 Town of Acton Honored with Leading By Example Award for Climate Action Efforts
- 2021-12-13 Acton Police Department Shares Package Theft Prevention Tips During Holiday Season
- 2021-11-29 Acton Memorial Library Trustees Vote to Forego Most Late Fees
- 2021-11-22 Town of Acton Urges Continued Vigilance as COVID-19 Pandemic Persists
- 2021-11-16 Town of Acton Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- 2021-11-05 Town of Acton Provides Update on Two Initiatives Supporting Great Road Commercial Corridor
- 2021-11-02 Town of Acton Shares Updates and Guidance on COVID-19, Recommends Vaccination for COVID-19 and Flu
- 2021-10-12 Town of Acton to Invites Residents to Share Ideas at Climate Action Plan Open House
- 2021-09-28 Acton Police Department Receives Grant to Hire Mental Health Clinician
- 2021-09-27 Acton Police Department Receives Grant to Hire Mental Health Clinician
- 2021-09-21 Town of Acton Launches Clean Energy Challenge to Raise Awareness about Efficient Heating Cooling Technologies
- 2021-09-03 Town of Acton Invites Community to Ceremony Marking 20th Anniversary of 9_11 Attacks
- 2021-09-03 Town of Acton Awarded 157,940 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant
- 2021-09-01 Town of Acton Offers Rental Assistance for Residents Impacted by Pandemic
- 2021-08-29 Acton Police Investigating Attempted Abduction on Great Road
- 2021-08-20 Town of Acton Offers Safety Tips, Encourages Residents to Stay Alert as Tropical Storm Henri Tracks Toward New England
- 2021-08-13 Town of Acton Announces Recipients of the 2021 Joseph A. Lalli Merit Award
- 2021-08-12 Town of Acton Receives $75,000 State Grant to Remove Dam on River Street
- 2021-08-03 Town of Acton Shares Updates and Guidance on COVID-19 Rates in Middlesex County
- 2021-08-02 Town of Acton to Develop Climate Action Plan
- 2021-07-29 Acton Recreation Department Invites Public to Summer Concerts and Events
- 2021-07-02 Town of Acton Installs Automated Detection Sensors at Intersections Along Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
- 2021-06-21 Acton Police Department Offers Pedestrian, Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Tips
- 2021-05-14 Acton Fire Department Offers Residents Electrical Safety Tips for National Electrical Safety Month
- 2021-05-12 Businesses in Five Towns Encouraged to Apply for Forgivable Loans After Cap Raised to 25,000 Per Business
- 2021-05-05 Acton Police Department Mourns Death of Officer Raymond LaRoche
- 2021-04-27 Town of Acton Plans Limited Opening of Town Buildings
- 2021-04-26 Acton Police and Fire Respond After Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Parking Lot
- 2021-04-23 Town of Acton Marks Arbor Day with Ceremony, Tree Planting
- 2021-04-08 Town of Acton Receives State Grant to Improve Pedestrian Safety, Recreational Access
- 2021-04-07 Town of Acton Receives State Grant to Support Affordable Housing Projects
- 2021-03-17 Town of Acton Shares Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Dates
- 2021-03-15 Town of Acton Receives State Grant to Expand Local Transportation Options
- 2021-03-12 Acton Fire Department Responds after Child and Dog Fall Through Ice
- 2021-03-11 Town of Acton Receives State Grant to Plan Assistance Along Great Road Commercial Corridor
- 2021-03-10 Town of Acton Holds Two Successful COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
- 2021-03-09 Acton Fire Department Accepting Applications for Firefighter Paramedics Positions
- 2021-03-09 Town of Acton Invites Seniors to Attend Free Virtual Programs
- 2021-02-26 Town of Acton_s Top Credit Rating Reaffirmed by Standard Poors
- 2021-02-23 Acton Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Local Man on Gun Charges
- 2021-02-12 Acton and Concord Public Safety Agencies Provide Update on Regional 911 Study
- 2021-02-11 Acton Police Department Earns Full Accreditation
- 2021-02-10 Town of Acton Announces New Childcare Subsidy Grant Program for Residents
- 2021-02-10 Acton Selects Andrea Becerra as First Town Sustainability Director
- 2021-02-07 Acton Fire and Police Departments Respond After Pickup Crashes into Vacant Home
- 2021-02-05 Updated Town of Acton Holds Successful Clinic
- 2021-02-03 Town of Acton Receives 100 COVID-19 Vaccinations, Will Hold Limited Phase Two Vaccination Clinic for Specified Seniors
- 2021-01-28 Town of Acton Receives Massachusetts Municipal Innovation Award
- 2021-01-22 Five Communities Join Together to Provide Financial Assistance
- 2021-01-13 Acton Police Provide Update on Investigation Into Racially Motivated Interruptions to Recent School Committee Meetings
- 2021-01-08 Acton Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
- 2021-01-06 VIDEO Town of Acton Shares Town Video Tour Project
2019-2020 Press Releases
- 2020-12-18 Corrected Statement of Acton Board of..
- 2020-11-21 Town of Acton Designated as _Medium Risk_ Community for COVID-19
- 2020-11-20 Town of Acton Receives MassWorks Grant ..
- 2020-11-05 Town of Acton Shares Information on Mortgage Assistance Program
- 2020-11-05 Statement of Acton Board of Selectmen R..
- 2020-11-03 Acton Fire's Anita Arnum to be Promoted to Deputy Chief
- 2020-10-21 Town of Acton Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New North Acton Fire Station
- 2020-10-20 Town of Acton to Host Virtual Public Fo..
- 2020-10-20 Town of Acton Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for NARA Park Sports Pavilion
- 2020-10-06 Updated Town of Acton Provides Inform..
- 2020-09-30 Town of Acton Announces 2019 Joseph A Lalli Award Recipients
- 2020-09-18 VIDEO Town of Acton Residents Vote to Support Small Business Grant Program
- 2020-08-25 Acton Fire Department Receives Grant for COVID-19 Prevention and Response
- 2020-07-23 Town of Acton Announces Contactless, In..
- 2020-06-02 Acton and Boxborough Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Death of George Floyd and Police Brutality
- 2020-05-29 Town of Acton Provides Information on Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- 2020-05-29 Town of Acton Announces COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program
- 2020-03-25 Town of Acton Announces Postponement of March 31 Elections
- 2020-03-18 Town of Acton Postpones Annual Town Meeting
- 2020-03-12 Town of Acton Announces COVID Closures
- 2020-03-10 Town of Acton Provides Updated Information about Coronavirus
- 2020-03-02 Town of Acton Receives Tree City USA Designation
- 2020-02-28 Acton Police Department Takes Delivery of First Hybrid Marked Cruiser
- 2020-02-27 Town of Acton Reminds Residents Risk of Coronavirus Remains Low
- 2019-10-21 Forest Cemetery Designated a National Historic Place
- 2019-10-02 Town of Acton Awarded Grants to Pursue Planning and Energy Projects
- 2019-09-25 Acton Police Appoints Michael Eracleo to Newly Created Family Services
- 2019-09-16 Acton Town Clerk Eva Szkaradek Recognized
- 2019-09-12 Acton Police Department Awarded State Certification Status
- 2019-09-05 Acton Fire Department Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary of ALS
- 2019-09-04 Acton Fire Department to Hold 9-11 Ceremony
- 2019-09-03 Town of Acton Invites Residents to Attend Public Forums on West Acton Sewer Project
- 2019-07-22 Acton and Boxborough Veterans Services District
- 2019-07-18 Town of Acton Announces Changes to Parking Rates
- 2019-06-20 Town of Acton Offering Increased Hours and Rates for Senior Work Program
- 2019-06-17 Acton Set to Celebrate NARA Parks 20th Anniversary
- 2019-06-17 Acton Power Choice Reaches Agreement With New Provider Expanding Commitment to Renewable Energy
- 2019-06-04 Acton Town Hall to Feature Modified Hours This Summer
- 2019-05-08 S&P Reaffirms Acton AAA Bond Rating
- 2019-05-08 MassDOT Commits to Funding the Completion of the Design for Kelley s Corner Improvement Project
- 2019-05-03 Acton Celebrates Opening of Global Manufacturing Headquarters
- 2019-04-05 Town of Acton Shares Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Tips
- 2019-04-05 Minuteman Bike Share Re-Opens in Acton
- 2019-03-25 Acton to Hold Suicide Prevention Training for Residents
- 2019-03-01 Acton Police Department Awarded Grant to Enhance Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
- 2019-02-26 Acton Residents Reminded to Register to Vote by March 6 For Annual Town Election and Town Meeting