It’s time for our summer hiatus
There will be no print editions of The Bridge on August 14 or 21.
News
Louise Haldeman, a civic leader armed with ‘a wicked dry humor’
Haldeman died June 8, leaving behind a decades-long legacy of civic participation and service in Acton.
Acton Police log highlights: July 15-21, 2026
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Underpass overhaul: Murals project in works to enliven Rail Trail tunnel
Jane Holland and Laura Buscemi were selected to create a pair of murals within the Powder Mill Road underpass.
Collision data affirms safety push for cyclists, pedestrians
Acton recorded 15 motor vehicle collisions involving pedestrians or bicyclists in 2025, the highest annual total since 2019.
Cash flow: Acton a war chest stop for out-of-state hopefuls
“Why wouldn’t you want to come to the place where democracy was minted?”
Acton Education Fund sees rise in teachers’ grant requests
The CEF has disbursed more than $3 million to Acton schools in its lifetime.
State budget includes local aid hike, $150K-plus for Acton initiatives
The boost makes this fall’s projected tax increase “a little bit less” than what officials projected at Town Meeting.
Photos: Savvy shoppers scan Sidewalk Sale
Part of Walden Street became a traffic-free promenade during the annual event.
Alleged grifters face federal charges in title theft case
Three men allegedly conspired to steal a Mattison Drive property from its out-of-town owners.
Photos: Basking in the glow of history
Patriots of all generations gathered last Friday evening at the North Bridge to celebrate 250 years of American freedom.
John Hamilton and Paula Smith Hamilton — lives of helping others and mutual devotion
The couple lost their lives after a catastrophic car crash not far from their home on Walden Street.