Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola: ‘Politics seeps in everywhere’
Porsha Olayiwola held her audience rapt as she spooled together a series of poems speaking to her passion and her politics.
News
Photos: Poetry Phone springs into West Acton
Visitors to this month’s Spring Into West Acton Junction Day not only enjoyed browsing the shops, but picked up on a new neighborhood feature.
For 2024 Pulitzer winner Jacqueline Jones, ‘the third time’s the charm’
“I do put it in perspective. But I’m thrilled, obviously. I wake up in the morning and say, ‘Did this really happen?'”
Acton Bridge CEO Maile Hulihan on helping us bridge the gap
We hope you agree that knowing what’s happening in your community is essential and that you’ll support our endeavor.
‘Acton Storytellers’ explores community’s past, present, and future
CJ Johnson’s mission is to showcase prominent guests speaking to historical and contemporary Acton and to the future of the community.
In reversal, Select Board cuts Ellen Garrison school naming question from June ballot
The move came after the School Committee attempt to strike a compromise with “The Ellen Garrison Building at The Acton Middle School.”
Acton seniors want friendly businesses; better seating and parking
The verdict: Getting to, into, and around local shops could be easier for older customers.
Hanscom planes need to pipe down for 250th celebrations, officials say
Officials say they want to ensure “the shot heard ‘round the world” doesn’t get drowned out by air traffic.
BREAKING: School Committee votes for ‘Ellen Garrison Building at Acton Middle School’
“You can have principles, but sometimes you have to be flexible [when] good people are having those dialogues with you.”
BREAKING: Ellen Garrison school naming question will go to June special election ballot
The vote to place the question on the June ballot came a day ahead of the School Committee’s next scheduled meeting.
Where’s your Bridge? The Netherlands
Your hometown paper traveled The Netherlands with the Ryans and the Amorosos.
Heywood Meadow gets ‘serious rehabilitation’ with plantings and invasives removal
An ongoing project includes removing invasives between the road and Mill Brook, planting native pollinators, and restoring stone walls.