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The DEI Commission tackles discrimination in business, schools and housing “This needs to keep happening,” said Josh Lee, co-chair of the town’s DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) Commission at a meeting with the Acton Police Department and dozens of residents working in the human rights arena.
Window shoppers take a peek at the offerings inside of Joy Street Life & Home during the West Acton Holiday Stroll. Inside the balsam-scented Joy Street Life & Home, customers browsed candies candles and jars filled with festive cocktail ingredients which could be placed upon one of many jokey drink coasters.
“I’ve worked in high tech, doing Zoom meetings for years,” he said. “Ironically, in post-Covid, the pomp and circumstance of the [Select Board’s] role are coming back.” Those are roles that Johnson doesn’t necessarily embrace. “It was a difficult decision, but I’ve realized I need to downshift,” he said.
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“Poetry from the Library Featuring Maya Janson and Helena Minton” Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m. “Cookbook Club” Wednesday, Dec. 14, noon. “A Christmas Carol, Featuring Actors Stephen Collins and Poornima Kirby” Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m. “Teen Ornament Workshop” Friday, Dec. 16, 3:30 p.m. “Make Your Own Videogame with Coderdojo” Saturday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m. “Take and Make Gingerbread House Kits” Begins Monday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m.
Last week, Acton-Carlisle High School senior Lola Van Duzer discovered a gift card in one of the books she was browsing at a Friends of the Library book sale. Rather than keeping it for herself, she handed it over to the Friends treasurer, Stephan Bader. Unless it’s claimed, the proceeds from the card will be used to benefit library programs.
The amendment is designed to restore to Congress the right to pass reasonable restrictions on campaign expenditures.
The annual tree lighting was a huge success this year, with a large cheerful crowd and a variety of performances and activities. Festivities were coordinated by the town’s Recreation Department, and supported by several other local organizations and departments. This year’s tree lighting was the largest yet, with 36 participating businesses, six caroling groups, and a meet-and-greet with Disney characters. The Beantown Orchestra provided a show-stopping performance. Heartwarming images by Betsy Levinson and Jessalyn Frank help to convey the evenings excitement and joy.
