Patriots Vigil and Dawn Salute 2024 in photos
The Patriot Vigil and Dawn Salute annually bring back to life pivotal moments from the launch of the Revolutionary War. Photos by Ken McGagh for The Acton Bridge
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Acton on the march
Despite flooding that re-routed and rearranged some of Monday’s Patriots Day observances, marchers and paradegoers turned out in style.
Middlesex Savings Bank donating $50K to Concord250 celebrations
Concord250 and Middlesex Savings Bank officials gathered recently to celebrate the gift and receive the first $25,000 installment.
Flooding scrubs Patriots Day North Bridge commemoration; parade marches on
“The Patriots Day Parade is on but the route will not go through the park and over the North Bridge.”
Concord250 essay contest invites teens to foretell town’s future
Are you in high school? Do you like to write? Here’s a chance to use your skill and enthusiasm to win $500 to invest in your future.
State Sen. Mike Barrett secures $2 million for statewide 250th celebrations
As an economic incentive, two years ago, Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) saw to it that $200,000 in state funding went to Acton for farmers markets, local festivals, parades, musical and theatrical performances, or other events sponsored by nonprofit organizations or the town.
IRS grants Concord250 tax-exempt status for donations
Video: Take a sneak peek at the proposed Concord250 memorial
Minute Man has ambitious plans for 250th Revolution anniversary
Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of — Tidd and Munroe? Prescott?
Additional funds for Concord250 in proposed warrant article
Acton finally inks deal with neighbors to mark revolution’s 250th anniversary
Acton may have been the first battleground of the American Revolution, but this week it became the last of its neighbors to sign on to a multi-town deal to celebrate the war’s 250th anniversary. The Select Board voted to join the Battle Road communities of Arlington, Lexington and Lincoln in a four-way pact to hire a consulting team to manage events, marketing and public relations. The contract sets Acton as the lead municipality, with each town contributing $50,000. “We here in Acton are the only holdout,” Concord250 Vice Chair Robert Munro told the board Monday night during an extensive update