Police plan October fundraiser to help a colleague fight cancer
The event benefitting Tia Manchuso and her family will be held in an effort to “arrest breast cancer, one donation at a time.”
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School Committee decries ‘demeaning’ message targeting Superintendent Laurie Hunter
“This act crosses a line away from civility, to a much uglier and more dangerous place,” School Committee leaders said in an email.
Acton Police log highlights: September 3-9, 2025
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Music and chill on Annursnac Hill
“They bring some lawn chairs, they listen to music, and then kind of chat in between. It’s a good place to play.”
Fighting fires, battling cancer: Honoree lauded for ‘leadership, resilience’
Lindsay McGloughlin says her most terrifying challenge has not been on the job, but during her battles with breast cancer.
Incoming fire chief weighs new stations, hiring issues
After more than 30 years with the Acton Fire Department, Brian Whitney is settling into the chief’s office at headquarters.
Photos: High energy on ‘Sun Day’
The event was part of a nationwide celebration of solar power and renewable energy.
Trash service costs will rise, with payments due monthly
The Public Works Commission approved a rate increase and new billing schedule in a September 10 meeting.
New ICE surge spurs a refocusing on education, response
Community training on how to handle unprecedented tactics, such as ICE agents in unmarked vehicles, is under consideration.
Town to review hate reporting, augment training
The new Bias/Hate Incident Reporting Work Group is intended to flesh out the town’s method of tracking incidents.
After 70 years in business, E & S takes the off-ramp
Joe Soberg recently closed E & S Mobile Service, ending 70 years of his family pumping gas and fixing cars in West Acton.
School meals, tuitions rise — in specific circumstances
Families may notice higher lunch costs, while other districts will pay more to send special education students to Acton.