School Committee member cautions colleagues against ‘weaponizing rules’
“I ask all of our committee members, when we see the disrespect and discriminatory acts done at these meetings, that we speak up.”
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Breaking: Emergency injunction halts dirt pile removal near rotary
“We have only been asking that the town follow the law,” lead plaintiff Keith Hannon told The Acton Bridge on Thursday afternoon.
Acton Police log highlights: January 21-27, 2026
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Firefighters climb the ladder with promotions
Sean Murphy, Michael DeRoche, and William Nelson were sworn in to new roles on January 29.
Core values: Arborists work to save aging Heywood Meadow apple trees
A team of volunteers gathered within the 8.4-acre meadow to help revitalize the small orchard.
State Rep. Carmine Gentile says he won’t seek reelection
The Democratic lawmaker has held his office since 2015 and plans to serve out his term.
From the ashes: Rebuilding after fire on Cottage Lane
Nancy Allam remembers how her cat woke her from sleep while flames tore through her home last winter.
Counting their chickens: Inside town’s ‘barn book’
The state requires annual livestock counts in each municipality to help authorities in case of animal infectious disease outbreaks.
Schools launch search for new Willard principal
Matthew Lucey will retire at the end of the school year, prompting the district to begin a search for new leadership.
When every penny counts: Facing food insecurity
Escalating prices, fixed incomes, and unexpected expenses are leaving some residents quietly struggling to make ends meet.
Video: Emerson demolishes ‘White House’ as campus overhaul nears
A historic but increasingly weathered part of the Emerson Hospital campus has met its end.
ICE flight opponents seek help from Massport lawyers
Advocates made their case against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions to airport officials in a closed-door meeting.