Farmers hail community support after USDA cuts
After a loss of federal funding, the owners of Barrett’s Mill Farm were grateful for a burst of community support.
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Farmers push to restore state program for SNAP users
Local farmers are holding out hope for a state program helping people with low incomes buy fresh produce.
Amenities building heads to Town Meeting sans sewer solution
The building is Article 13 on this year’s Town Meeting warrant and would cost Acton taxpayers $1.42 million.
Acton youth drawn to political activism — but not Town Meeting?
Some local leaders would like to see greater youth involvement, but the answer may not be around the corner.
Agreement floats $3.9 million as Newbury Court seeks rezoning
The deal between the town and Newbury Court will only take effect if this week’s Town Meeting zoning measure passes.
Photos: CCHS graduation 2025
Acton Bridge photographer Ken McGagh captured highlights of a profoundly meaningful and emotional day.
Live: CCHS Class of 2025 graduates
Live footage of the CCHS graduation via Minuteman Media Network.
Acton makes Homeland Security’s ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ list
The list included Massachusetts, itself, as a sanctuary state and all but one of the Commonwealth’s 14 counties.
Breaking: Walden Pond’s Main Beach closed for summer 2025
DCR said last November that it had hoped the pond would remain open during construction of a new bathhouse.
School Committee eyes free cash balance to fund amenities building
“It seems like the biggest concern people have is, they don’t want the town to borrow money.”
From budgets to parking, Town Meeting gets ready to vote
Millions in spending, cell coverage, parking and more are all up for discussion; here are some of the highlights.
New technology, new procedures for 2025 Town Meeting
Residents will reconvene with changes that could make the gathering more efficient.