Claiming zero tolerance for antisemitism isn’t enough
Acton’s educators should be crafting a robust plan for a curriculum focused on basic human rights for all.
Letters
The time is now for schools to address antisemitism
Are civil rights violations not serious enough to warrant convening a special School Committee meeting in July?
A big thank-you to volunteers, patrons of the CFPL book sale
Since 1970 The Friends have taken pride in hosting a high-quality, fun book sale for all ages from Acton, New England, and beyond.
On the schools ‘being pressured to proactively combat antisemitism’
An excellent educational framework for promoting justice and mutual respect already exists.
Abutters should collaborate with town on ‘reasonable guidelines’ for Estabrook
In its current restricted use, it is hard to see the inconvenience to the abutters, set back as they are on the large properties they do own.
Our Revolutionary War dead deserve a monument
Advocate for a memorial that honors these soldiers’ ultimate sacrifices as part of our anniversary commemoration.
Trail runners have a duty to be safe and considerate
Recently, my two dogs and I were enjoying our daily walk on a dog-friendly conservation trail in Acton.
Warner’s Pond Task Force issues recommendations
A stakeholder committee would prepare and implement an adaptive management plan for Warner’s Pond,
Friends thank community for successful book sale
This massive one-day effort, the largest all-volunteer event in Acton, doesn’t happen by magic.
In praise of our town moderator
I think few would disagree that we’ve been in the capable hands of a masterful democratic shepherd.
Pick up the Poetry Phone for a pick-me-up
Could the power of the spoken word heal our differences of opinion, mend our fractured and polarized world?
It’s time for a representative Town Meeting
We shouldn’t be making decisions based on the will of the random 300 people with the stamina and spare time to show up.