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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Acton 250 Lecture Series Starts September 21st - Virtual Option Added

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Noted Historian Prof. Robert Allison Inaugurates the Acton 250 Lecture Series on September 21st with "From Crown Tensions to Tea Parties: The Role of Massachusetts in Shaping the Revolution"

Starting this fall, the Acton 250 Committee will sponsor a series of lectures on the history leading up to the momentous events of 1775 and 1776. The lectures will help us understand what life was like in our community in that era and share the less told ...

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Acton Town News
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Town of Acton Photo Competition

OSRP Photo Competition

We are looking to update the Town’s Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) with photos of Acton’s natural landscape, open spaces, and recreation.

Do you have any favorite photos of Acton’s nature, open spaces, and recreation? The Town of Acton is actively collecting photographs to be featured in our updated Open Space and Recreation Plan.Please email your photos to photos@actonma.gov or scan the QR...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

2023 Annual Town Meeting Attorney General Approval - Article 13

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The Attorney General approval for Article 13 of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting can be found by following the link below.

View the Attorney General's Approval... Acton Town News
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Acton Rides: A New Taxi Service

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This new service is a supplement to our existing public transportation options.

Acton Rides is a temporary, grant-funded pilot program that began on Friday, Sept. 1, allows participants to schedule free taxi rides during hours when the town's existing transportation services are not operating, such as evenings and weekends.

The progra...

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Acton Town News
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Cultural Council Grant Applications Available

Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council (ABCC) Grants will be accepted until October 17th

Applications for ABCC’s 2024 fiscal-year Grant Cycle are now open! Created to support local educational and impactful arts and culture programs, this grant calls for anyone looking to enhance the cultural vibrancy and vitality of our communities...

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Acton Town News
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Municipal Monthly - September 2023

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The September 2023 edition of the Municipal Monthly is now available.

Read Here... Acton Town News
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Transfer Station and Recycling Facility - Update

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The Transfer Station will be open to residents through Friday. (7:00 AM - 3: 00PM) for disposal of brush and storm debris. Please note, the DPW does not offer curbside collection of storm debris.


In addition, mattress collection is being temporarily suspended at least through the weekend.

Acton Town News
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Update on Storm Damage as of 7:30 pm on 9/9/23

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The Transfer Station will be open for storm debris disposal only on Sunday and Monday from 7am to 3pm.

As of this evening at 7:30 PM on 9/9/23 there are still over 1,000 Eversource customers without power in Acton. 

Eversource has approximately 60 crews working in town this evening.

Please consider all wires to be live and stay clear of large hangin...

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Acton Town News
Posted on: September 1, 2023

East Acton Village Green - Commemoration

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On September 9, 2023 at 10am there will be a commemoration event to officially open the East Acton Village green located at 128 Concord Road.

View more details about this event in the attached flyer

Acton Town News
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Seeking Volunteers for Public Works Facility Building Committee

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The Select Board is seeking Acton residents to serve on the Public Works Facility Building Committee.

This new committee will work with Town staff and the Town Manager to recommend the expenditure of the $1,225,000 approved in Article 6A of the 2023 Annual Town meeting, along other funds, to evaluate the scope, design, service levels, and financial estima...

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Acton Town News
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Press Release: Acton Police Department Promotes Doug Sturniolo to Deputy Chief

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Chief James Cogan is pleased to announce that Doug Sturniolo, a 23-year veteran of the Acton Police Department, was sworn in Wednesday as Deputy Chief.

Deputy Chief Sturniolo began his career with Acton Police in 2000, and served as a Patrol Officer for 12 years before being promoted to Sergeant. As Sergeant, Sturniolo worked as a patrol supervisor for two years, and also served as a field training super...

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View the Press Release... Acton Town News
Posted on: August 10, 2023

Municipal Monthly - August 2023

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The August 2023 edition of the Municipal Monthly is now available.

Read Here... Acton Town News
Posted on: July 27, 2023

Childcare Subsidy Program for Families

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Announcement regarding program for the 2023-2024 school year

The Town of Acton has dedicated $40,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to offer a childcare subsidy program for the 2023-2024 school year.

The program is intended to provide grants to families in need of childcare, maintain employment, attend s...

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Acton Town News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Paving Notice

Road Work 2

Starting Friday, June 2nd, Road Construction will begin on the following roads:

  • Northbriar Rd
  • Sawmill Rd
  • Milldam Rd
  • Kate Dr
  • Badger Circle
  • Till Dr
  • Ashley Circle
  • Carlisle Rd
  • Evergreen Rd
  • Balsam Dr
  • Larch Rd
  • Hickory Hill Rd
  • Trask Rd
  • Heal Rd
  • Birch Ridge Rd (between Houses 19 & 21) 

The contractor will begin in the Northbriar neighborhood.&a...

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