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Contractor eyes détente with town over dirt piles
Acton-based MIG Corp. now has until February 13 to remove the piles, then lay new topsoil and reseed the field by March 31.
Town reminds dog owners to fetch 2026 tags
Acton is issuing a correction after it provided the wrong link to renew dog licenses online.
School Committee OKs budget including potential staff layoffs
Schools Superintendent Laurie Hunter previously warned that this would be the “most significant” staff reduction in her time in Acton.
Flu hits Acton amid statewide surge
Flu season is hitting Acton earlier than it did a year ago, but officials insist “it’s not too late” to get the vaccine.
Alan Whitney’s ‘enduring’ legacy spanned music and astronomy
Whitney was a musician and radio astronomer who lived in Acton for 33 years until he passed away in September at 81.
Acton Police log highlights: December 17-30, 2025
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Counting crows (and wrens and …): Bird tally proceeds amid frigid winds
While the rest of the world was making New Year’s resolutions, Peter Alden and David Swain were compiling a different list.
Town issues credits to customers overcharged on water/sewer bills
Two separate errors affected nearly 700 customers in the November and December billing cycles.
Ahead of municipal elections, an update on our letters policy
In this election cycle, The Acton Bridge will return to an earlier practice.
PFAS settlements, grants bring cash to Acton coffers
More money is flowing into town coffers after settlements with manufacturers blamed for “forever chemical” pollution.
Latest Nanae gift prompts a push for proper display
“It’s not anyone’s fault. I know people are busy with important things, but it’s something that tends to get overlooked.”