Smarter election scheduling will boost turnout
If you want voter turnout, the election schedule has to be in touch with the rhythms of the town.
Letters
Honor all victims of Mideast violence
With each passing day of the ongoing war in Gaza, the Sudbury Road memorial feels increasingly incomplete to me.
Gratitude for town’s response to antisemitic incidents
Acton’s political and civic leaders are committed to addressing these problems in timely, effective, and sustained ways.
Time to upgrade century-old Upland Road
This narrow tar and pebble road was never designed for today’s traffic load nor improved in its over 100 years.
In battling antisemitism, remember: ‘Anti-bias work is everyone’s work’
We must transform our small groups of concerned citizens into a large chorus, acting together to overcome bias and injustice.
‘Reckless environmental disregard’ at West Acton development site
I feel for those who own the homes precariously perched on the precipice of this barren wasteland.
Without delay, Acton should replace Schools Superintendent Laurie Hunter
I urge the town manager and those with the authority to make a leadership change to do so quickly.
How to limit ‘forever chemicals’ intake
These chemicals are now found in the blood of every American tested, as we have been exposed in multiple ways over many years.
Gratitude to Emerson Hospital’s CEO for medical donations to help Ukraine
I would like all of Acton to acknowledge Christine Schuster and Emerson’s generosity and thank them for their aid to Ukraine.
Thanks for backing the Backpack Drive
The Backpack Drive, now in its 11th year, was a great success.
Lawn signs represent freedom of speech
When disagreement becomes destructive, we lose our dignity as individuals and as a community.
‘Yes for Safety’: Vote to approve funding for road improvements
Safer and well-maintained bikeways and walkways are good policy for good health, as well as promoting “sustainability.”