Photos: Acton digs out after Blizzard of ’26 packs a wintry wallop
One measurement reported by the National Weather Service put Acton’s snowfall at 17 inches.
Concordians started this week hunkering down — and then digging out —after a massive nor’easter dropped nearly a foot and a half of snow.
Schools closed Monday and Tuesday. Police and fire officials reported little drama as the storm wound down. Power disruptions were minimal, according to Town Communications Manager Donna McIntosh.
One measurement reported by the National Weather Service put Acton’s snowfall at 17 inches.
Acton Outfitters owner Andy Bonzagni and his son spent part of Tuesday morning shoveling the sidewalk outside the West Acton store. The weather had temporarily quieted the village’s commercial buzz, but “it looks like there’s life coming to town,” he said.
Some parents have lamented a longer-than-expected February break due to snow.
“There were mixed emotions last night when the call came through,” Bonzagni said as his son chipped away at a snowbank.
Because of this week’s snow days, the last day of classes for public school students will be now June 17.
The blizzard brought “significant challenges,” McIntosh said, but officials thanked residents for staying off roads during the worst of the weather.
