Letters
Animus over middle school naming feeding baseless attacks on leaders
My mom knew that no solution would make everyone happy. But she told me that good governance requires compromise.
Thanks to all who helped make Bike to School events a success
Our events were more successful than ever — over 350 children from each primary school and CMS participated.
Let’s have civil discourse, not harassment
Are we building a culture of collaboration and respect or letting outrage and grudges drive us apart?
Threats, intimidation ‘have no place’ in Acton
Our schools and our town are strongest when we model the kind of civil engagement we hope to see in our children.
Concerted effort to make Acton’s roads safer
We found that signage slowed vehicles, but only modestly, indicating that road design changes are required to meaningfully reduce speeds.
Let Williams bring important issues up for School Committee discussion
The majority of the members of the School Committee have obviously and unfairly made up their mind about Michael.
Personal attacks on school leaders are unproductive — and harmful
Constructive criticism is necessary, but the ongoing negativity, mostly from those no longer connected to our schools, has crossed a line.
Our flora and fauna neighbors also deserve your consideration
Did you know that humans and our domesticated animals make up 96% of the total mammalian biomass on Earth?
Acton should lead the way in fighting all discrimination
Rather than listening but not hearing marginalized voices, I urge us all to listen to new voices, seek out new approaches, and act bravely.
Dialogue on memorial requires context, compassion
In my understanding of Mr. Garmey’s letter, he does not suggest that a Jewish family “choose between being Jews and being Concordians.”
Gratitude to Nick Ressler Blood Drive donors
Thanks to the generosity of local donors, the blood collected this year will benefit more than 120 individuals.