Acton Pride festival invites you to volunteer, donate, and celebrate
The event will feature a community march, a vibrant festival, live performances, music, art, and activities for all ages.
Letters
Objections to Black Heritage signs are both ‘disingenuous and telling’
Maybe we need to question what goals a calcified and monochromatic version of town furthers.
Turtles are essential to biodiversity; here’s how to help keep them safe
Please slow your speed on our roads (for many good reasons).
Rotating School Committee chair roles ensures community voices are heard
We should take note of the commitment and service of the members who are departing, remaining, and joining the ranks.
CCC lauds longtime board member Stephan Bader
This month, we honored our longest-serving board member with a ceremony at our West Acton location.
Abandon penny-wise, pound-foolish construction
Every time the town tries to save money by cheapening a project, it ends up paying more in the long run.
Keep Town Meeting debates, votes separate
In an era of national voter disenfranchisement, I hope Acton could be a vanguard in democratic empowerment.
Rotary overhaul requires prudent consideration
Black Heritage Trail enriches Acton’s story
Historic preservation is not only about protecting buildings … it is also about preserving the human stories connected to them.
Markers should tell integrated history of town
Monument Square is a serene, contemplative space uncluttered by intrusions like signage.
Black Heritage Trail deserves prominent signage
Acton has an opportunity to demonstrate that historic preservation and inclusive storytelling can work together.
Heritage Trail markers would enrich our history
The Historic Districts Commission does essential work preserving Acton’s physical landscape. Preservation could also mean correcting the record.