Tributes to war dead and social issues should ‘stand proudly, but apart’
The square and its borders are an oasis of greenery in Acton.
Letters
New trash and recycling program a heavy lift for seniors
The size and weight of the toters are unmanageable for us.
Massachusetts should retain MCAS — because it works
MCAS provides not only a minimal standard for students, but provides some much-needed accountability for teachers.
Give used bikes a second life through Drop Off/Swap Off
At the fall swap on Saturday, October 5, the Bike Connector again will be on hand to accept used bikes.
Community reaches out in a little girl’s time of need
The girl had never had a single day of school in her life, and did not speak English.
New trash and recycling program a ‘giant step backward’
Surely the town can better accommodate families who produce less trash by permitting fewer collection days for those who request it.
In building memorials to the past, think of the present — and future
I fear the important stories of the underrepresented will be lost in the controversy that will ensue.
A flaw in the new trash and recycling plan
With the new system, we are paying even if we have no trash that week.
A resurgence of bipartisan cooperation could start in Acton
Being partisan combatants is very low on the hierarchy of importance to us and to our families.
Nobel Peace Prize recipient to speak on power of grassroots movements
Professor Solomon uses previous environmental successes as a source of hope and guidance for mitigating climate change.
Remove Acton’s restrictive cellphone tower bylaw
A taste for genuine inclusivity on public event menus
I suggest a better effort be made to accommodate those with dietary restrictions.