MA Residential Energy Code Training

On December 5th and December 12th the Towns of Acton, Concord, and Lexington are hosting two in-person trainings for building professionals that will cover the recent and upcoming changes to the codes and what it means for your work.

Updates to the Residential Stretch Energy Code went into effect on January 1, 2023 and the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Code will go into effect on January 1, 2024 for many MA communities that have voted to adopt it. The Towns of Acton, Concord, and Lexin...

Announcing the Acton Business Directory!

The Economic Development Office is happy to announce the creation of the Acton Business Directory.

This was created with funding support via the 495 MW Partnership and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. Users of the directory can search for businesses alphabetically or by category. The Economic Development Office is excited to show case ...

Looking to Start a Business? - Check out the Guide for Acton Business Owners!

The Economic Development Office is happy to announce the creation of a Guide for Acton Business Owners which contains information for businesses whether they’re looking to start, expand or move their business.

The Economic Development Office is happy to announce the creation of a Guide for Acton Business Owners which contains information for businesses whether they’re looking to start, expand or move their business. The Guide was created in partnership with the...

Municipal Monthly - December 2023

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

Shop Small; Shop Local

The Economic Development Office encourages everyone to Shop Small and Shop Local this holiday season.

Check out our Shop Local Directory for deals around Town.

Open Space and Recreation Virtual Public Meeting

Join us on December 6th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM via zoom for a virtual public meeting on the Open Space and Recreation Plan.

The Open Space and Recreation Plan working group is hosting a virtual public meeting on December 6th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM via zoom to present the plan’s goals and action items that have been drafted through community input. During this meeting we...

Town Offices CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Town Offices will be closing at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22nd, and will remain closed on Thursday November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th in observance of Thanksgiving. Emergency Services will continue to operate as usual.

The Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday for the holiday and will re-open Friday for their normal hours of operation (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM).

Apply to be a Volunteer Clean Energy Coach!

Acton’s Clean Energy Coaching Program is seeking new volunteer coaches! Are you an Acton resident passionate about heat pumps, EVs, renewable energy and more? Apply to be a Clean Energy Coach today to lead community progress in decarbonization.

Clean Energy Coaching Program is seeking new volunteer coaches! Coaches work with the Town and Abode Energy Management to learn the ins and outs of clean energy upgrades and pass along their knowledge to Acton residents and businesses. Apply today to lead...

Public Informational Meeting - Route 2 and Route 27 Ramp Improvements Project

Virtual Meeting hosted by MassDOT

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be hosting a live virtual public information meeting on Wednesday, December 13th at 7:00pm. The purpose of this meeting is to present the preliminary design for the Intersection Safety Improvements Proje...

2023 Annual Town Meeting Attorney General Approval - Article 15

The Attorney General approval for Article 15 of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting can be found by following the link below.

River Street Road Work

Removal of temporary measures for the winter months.

The Town of Acton implemented temporary measures earlier this year to provide a safe walking path for pedestrians on River Street from School St to Chadwick St. While there were many challenges, the barriers increased safety and provided traffic calming f...

Tax Classification Hearing - November 20th

The Assessors will present the annual tax classification hearing on Monday, November 20th at 7:20 PM during the Select Board meeting. The meeting will be held in Room 204 at the Town Hall.

The Select Board is required to hold this meeting annually to vote on several factors that determine the allocation of the FY2024 tax rate. The hearing will include a presentation from the Board of Assessors detailing the options available under Ch 40 S 5...

Acton Power Choice Price Change Announcement

Prices for Acton Power Choice, Acton’s electricity aggregation program, will decrease by more than 3 cents/kWh for all program options in December.

The new prices will take effect as the current electricity supply contract with NextEra Energy Services ends and a new, 36-month contract with First Point Power takes effect. In addition to lowering prices, the new contract will also provide more renewabl...

Community Conversation About Incoming Migrant Families

The Town of Acton in collaboration with Acton-Boxborough United Way and Acton Boxborough Regional School District would like to invite residents and community members to a community conversation to discuss the plan for migrant families as they move into t...

Public Roads Pavement Condition Evaluation - StreetScan

Upcoming Pavement Assessments

To help evaluate the conditions of our streets, the Town is partnering with StreetScan, a Massachusetts-based company, to perform pavement assessments. StreetScan employs vehicle-mounted sensing technology to assess road conditions in normal traffic flow....

Town Offices CLOSED for Veterans Day

Town Offices and the Memorial Library will be closed on Friday, November 10th in observance of Veteran's Day.

 The Transfer Station will remain open Friday, November 10th, and will be closed on Saturday, November 11th in observance of the holiday.

Emergency Services will continue to operate as usual.

Municipal Monthly - November 2023

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

Veterans Day in Acton

Acton's Veteran Services Department invites you to join us for this year's Veterans Day Ceremony.

The Town of Acton’s Veteran Services Department, as well as the Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee, invite you to join us for this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony will be observed on Saturday, November 11th at 11am.  Please park beh...

Powder Mill Road - Proposed Zoning Open House

Please join the Town of Acton and Maynard’s Planning Departments for an Open House on Wednesday, November 15th from 6-8pm at the Maynard Elks Lodge (34 Powder Mill Road, Maynard MA)!

Over the past year, the Towns have worked together to develop an overlay zoning district that will make the Powder Mill Road corridor a more welcoming place for people to live, visit, and spend time. At the open house, town planners will share th...

Bike Share Survey

Please share your thoughts on current and future bike share programs in Acton.

Would you use a bike share across Acton and other adjacent towns? Have you used the Minuteman Bike Share? Where would you like stations to be? Please share your thoughts by filling out a brief survey by Sunday night:

Information from the Acton Health Division

Tips to keep safe from rabies, mosquitos, and ticks

The Acton Health Division is sharing the following tips to keep you and your family and your pets safe from Rabies/Mosquitoes:  

1. Avoid and report wildlife that is behaving strangely or appears sick or injured 
2. Keep pets up to date on their...

Planning for an Emergency Shelter in Acton

On August 8, 2023, Governor Maura Healey declared that a state of emergency exists in Massachusetts due to rapidly rising numbers of migrant families arriving in Massachusetts in need of shelter and services and a severe lack of shelter availability in th...

West Acton Village Streetscape Improvement Study

Please share your ideas for a West Acton Village Streetscape Improvement Study.

The West Acton Historic Village is one of Acton’s five village centers which grew up around a civic and commercial area along Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111). The West Acton village contains a walkable mixture of homes, shops, schools, churches...

Municipal Monthly - October 2023

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

Acton Rides: A New Taxi Service

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...

Town of Acton 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...

Acton Nursing Services - Senior High Dose Flu Clinic Ages 65+

Please join Acton Nursing Services for their annual Senior Flu Clinic! Fluzone High Dose Quadrivalent vaccine will be available for those 65+ and is covered by insurance. Pre-registration is required! No walk in appointments. Vaccine is limited.

When: Tuesday, October 17th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMWhere: Acton Human Services and Senior Center Building, 30 Sudbury Road, Rear. Click here to schedule your appointment – You will be re-directed to the Color scheduling system through the MA...

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...

National-Level Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Test

On Wednesday October 4th at 2:20 PM EDT, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct a test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)

To ensure you're aware, FEMA is scheduled to conduct a national-level Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) test on Wednesday, October 4th at 2:20 PM EDT. Test messages will be sent to TVs and radios through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) a...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Gardner Playground Grand Reopening

Please join us on Friday, September 29th at 10:00 AM at 550 Massachusetts Ave for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand reopening of the Gardner Field Playground!

There will be a brief ceremony and remarks from Select Board Chair Jim Snyder-Grant, Senator Jamie Eldridge, Representative Danillo Sena, Representative Simon Cataldo, Jake Mastrandrea, from Congresswoman Lori Trahan’s Office, and Friends of Gardner Field...

Acton 250 Lecture Series Starts September 21st

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 ...

Seeking Volunteers for Public Works Facility Building Committee

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...

2023 Annual Town Meeting Attorney General Approval - Article 13

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

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

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...

East Acton Village Green - Commemoration

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

Childcare Subsidy Program for Families

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...

Paving Notice

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...