A red (hot), white, and blue Fourth
Despite the heat, Acton Fife and Drum heralded the arrival of America’s birthday at The Old Manse.
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Picnic, Declaration reading disrupted as heat shuffles Fourth of July plans
Organizers are adjusting some events marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Little art, huge heart: Neighbors pitch in after mini-gallery heist
“What I found really surprising and uplifting was the incredible response that I got from people.”
Tick bite hospital visits spike as officials amplify alarms
Public health experts are redoubling their efforts to keep people from getting bitten in the first place.
Open Table kids’ lunch program returns in July
The Fuel Up for Summer program runs for six weeks beginning the week of July 13.
Acton Police log highlights: June 10-16, 2026
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Probation for woman in hoax device case
Under a deal in Acton District Court, April Greuter could avoid a guilty finding stemming from the August 2025 incident.
Acton taps libraries as cooling centers ahead of expected heat wave
An “extreme heat warning” is set to take effect across most of Massachusetts Wednesday morning.
Snow removal, legal storms flooded budget lines with red ink
“This is an anomaly year,” Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Barrett said in discussing snow-removal spending.
‘Millionaires tax’ spending plan includes $350K for Acton projects
The town and two local organizations are starting the summer with a financial windfall.
Flouting watering restrictions could lead to ban, officials warn
Acton officials are out with a water conservation plea ahead of a predicted week of sweltering weather.
Residents push back on School Committee after chair elections
Some say the process discounted a board member’s voice and undermined the committees’ commitment to inclusion.