A life-threatening illness, a tiny culprit, and an uncertain recovery
“Each day, I seemed to get hit with new and debilitating symptoms. I was getting sicker with no sense of what was causing it.”
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A non-profit is fundraising for Acton’s 250 celebration — but what’s its focus?
“The tail is perfectly legitimate — but it just should not be wagging the dog.”
Ahead of MCI-Acton closure, a new focus on West Acton’s future
Acton leaders were caught off guard by the January announcement of the coming closure. Now they’re working on legislative angles to ensure they have more control.
June 25 special election would make senior tax exemption permanent
Town Meeting approved cementing the means-tested property tax exemption, but a vote is also required. Election Day is Tuesday, June 25.
Chemicals to carrots? Task Force envisions safe future uses of Superfund site
“Zero risk does not exist in the world. You can live here, recreate here, without ever being impacted by what’s left.”
All Persons Trail opens new vistas to explore in Brewster’s Woods
The pathway provides increased access to nature for people of all abilities.
After four decades, Welch’s announces plans to leave Acton for Waltham
“Any movement out of town by a historic company like Welch’s is certainly not good news.”
MCI-Acton Advisory Board keeping local voice in prison closure plans
“That is ultimately our control point.”
New scholarship for METCO grads honors Ellen Garrison’s legacy
Two $1,000 awards and two $500 awards will go to women from Acton-Carlisle High School’s METCO program.
Ferry tales? Residents, activists blast Hanscom developer’s ‘inaccurate’ claims
“You want to take credit for the possibility of reducing ferry flights. Yet your analysis is so simplistic.”
The Activist and the Eagle
Shelley Elinor Morss stood up at a time when others didn’t — and found a famous partner along the way.
Acton-Carlisle High School graduation 2024: Finding your ‘why’
Words of encouragement, empowerment, advice, and especially congratulations filled the stadium throughout the morning — and there were a few tears, too.