Acton Police log highlights: July 16-22, 2025
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
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Acton Camera: Living history at The Robbins House
Concordians traveled back in time to a Civil War encampment featuring reenactors from the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
Robin Cicchetti dived into life, love, and literature
“She was not somebody to just go into her job and go home; she really did everything to kind of make a difference.”
At contentious meeting, Select Board earmarks funds for affordable housing
Talk of senior housing spurred a profane interjection and urgent appeals from affordability advocates.
Town Manager taps Whitney as interim fire chief
Assistant Fire Chief Brian Whitney will start Friday and fill the post for up to 90 days or until a permanent appointment is made.
Voters to consider $1.42M in funding for amenities building
The proposal, which required a two-thirds majority, passed Town Meeting 276-111 in June.
Public works chief stresses safety benefits ahead of $27.5M bond vote
The vote comes as some residents and public officials note flaws in the town’s current system for handling safety complaints.
On Upland Road, warnings preceded pedestrian collision
Resident Karen Jourdenais spent years raising concerns that town officials say couldn’t be addressed due to a funding shortage.
Hotspur summer: Players bring ‘Henry IV’ to Acton
Three additional performances of Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part I” by The World’s A Stage Players are scheduled for this weekend.
MCI-Acton redevelopment report raises thorny questions
Residents want a mix of housing and businesses, but the economy is in flux. And will Commonwealth Avenue fly over Route 2?
Acton fire chief to cap decades-long career
Town Manager Kerry Lafleur announced Thomas Judge’s retirement at Monday’s Select Board meeting.
West Nile virus found in Acton mosquito sample
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health listed Acton’s risk level as “moderate” as of Thursday.