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Library hours up for cut — again — as town trims budget
“That went over like a lead balloon last year. It’s going to go over like a lead balloon again this year.”
For a Acton teen, scholarships provide a vital bridge to college
Allison Lu was one of only three students to receive the national-level scholarship, offered to students who live in public housing.
Acton Police log highlights: October 29-November 4, 2025
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Oh, deer — be careful
Acton Bridge contributing photographer Jean Fain offers a reminder to motorists to watch for whitetail deer.
Curiosity over a curio cued up new Acton Museum curator’s career
When she was 6, Christie Jackson went to an antique auction with her parents and left with “the joy and sense of discovery.”
After Fall River fire, CHA plans senior housing sprinkler retrofit
Leaders hope an upgrade will yield reassurance and prevent a similar tragedy at one of Acton’s public housing facilities.
$100K grant boosting internet for public housing residents
Once the systems are in place, residents can buy internet for $15.99 per month.
Town boots contractor from rotary staging spot amid license issues
Even if MIG Corp. followed the rules, town officials admit they might have green-lighted dumping too close to a wetland.
With DOE inert, parents fear special ed funding holdup
Federal special education funding remains. The people tasked with distributing it to school districts might not.
School leaders say state data raises questions of clarity
School Committee members are questioning the data’s usefulness in the first place, citing a vague presentation.
Acton Camera: Northern lights, through your lens
The Acton Bridge was thrilled that talented local readers answered our call for photos. Fill your eyes — and hearts — with these striking images.