Former Best Western eyed for post-shelter rebirth as a hotel
The long-term plan remains unclear as the property owners consider redeveloping the land.
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Acton Police log highlights: May 28-June 3, 2025
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Celebrating ‘freedom, resilience, community’ with Juneteenth events
The Acton Museum, with The Robbins House, will offer a performance, walking tour, and History Happy Hour on June 19.
Kid stuff: Town Meeting logistics remain a hurdle for young parents
“I am hopeful for a future where I may be able to fully participate in Town Meeting, but am disheartened it may be many years away.”
Local students graduate Acton Academy and Middlesex School
The schools celebrated their 102nd and 122nd commencements, respectively.
A native son to build wooden bathhouse at Walden Pond
As a teenager growing up in Acton, Christian Gudmand built model boats from scrap wood and floated them on Walden Pond.
A Town Meeting tradition ends — not with a bang but a clicker
Abe Fisher says he had a “love-hate” relationship with his job of counting close Town Meeting votes.
Lag in reporting swastika graffiti spurs calls for better schools response
“This is a long slog. You have to be committed to it, and we have to feel like you’re committed to it.”
Accelerated shelter shutdown eases school concerns, worries residents
The closure comes as the state looks to stop using hotels like the former Best Western to house people in crisis.
Hometown Pride: Acton expands its LGBTQIA+ celebration
Pride returned to Acton with a tighter schedule and a more festival-like atmosphere.
Photos: West Acton Porchfest returns in its biggest year yet
Now in its sixth year, Porchfest 2025 featured more performances than ever before.
Photos: ‘No Kings’ march and demonstration fills Acton Center
Protesters rallied in Monument Square to declare that the U.S. has “No Kings” ahead of a major military parade in Washington.