Jingle, mingle, celebrate: Acton Center kicks off holiday season
The town will debut its “Jingle & Mingle” event tomorrow, with tree lighting festivities to follow on Sunday.
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Free speech, or viable threat: Views vary in ‘scarecrow’ case
Legal experts contacted by The Acton Bridge offered varied opinions on a possible First Amendment defense.
Town issues ‘fraud alert’ after scammers demand fake application fees
Residents should be on the lookout after scammers sent emails and texts claiming people owed extra fees for applications.
Acton Police log highlights: November 12-18, 2025
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Students become the teachers in civics showcase
In a role reversal, eighth graders spent November 19 explaining to adults what issues they think matter the most.
No major school building projects in FY ’27 to make way for later years
The five-year projection has a capital spending budget of just over $500,000 specifically for Acton’s school district.
For CCHS weather club, the sky’s the limit
Acton-Carlisle Weather Services is one of only eight pre-college clubs recognized by the American Meteorological Society.
PILOTs, police, and take-home cars discussed as budget brews
Town staff faced tough questions from Finance Committee members who seek deeper cuts to overall spending.
A push for detainees’ safety, rights in Hanscom ICE flights
“Don’t they want to protect against human trafficking? Don’t they want to have safety protocols so nobody dies on the plane?”
Raising a racket: Neighbors, players rally over Rideout pickleball options
Pickleball, or pickleball and tennis? Players — and park neighbors — are weighing in.
Trouble piling up for contractor storing dirt near rotary
Dirt pile drama is escalating after an Acton contractor missed a deadline to clear out a storage operation on Acton land.
Talk and turkey: CCHS students honor senior neighbors with Thanksgiving luncheon
Student volunteers offered approximately 160 guests a homestyle lunch, music, and companionship.