For historic Camp Thoreau, a new chapter lies ahead — but where?
‘Super arrow hunts’ may be a thing of the past as a housing development is proposed for the Camp Thoreau site.
News
Revisiting the books: New budget could avoid library, fire department cuts
New budget adjustments may leave the library open on Sundays.
Acton Observer: Life cycles
An old-fashioned bike on an old-fashioned paper route
A fentanyl death inspires CCHS twins’ mission
When the fentanyl crisis hit close to home, Gwen and Casey Sodergren decided to do something about it.
Opioid settlement money goes unspent as town mulls options
Acton is one of many Massachusetts municipalities with a surplus of opioid settlement money.
Windstorm topples trees, knocks out power in Acton
Powerful gusts took down trees and knocked out power around Acton on Friday as a windstorm swept across New England.
Pushback against pushback: New lenses on town’s appointment policy
The Acton Select Board is talking about how it appoints members to boards and committees.
Where’s your Bridge? Garden of the Gods
From squash to Shakespeare: John Nimick performs on and off the court
John Nimick leaves the squash court for the Shakespearean stage.
Quilters celebrate the ‘Spirit of Democracy’ for the 250th
Quilts are not only practical; they can also be works of art that tell stories — of individuals, families, or historical events.
Family hopes Cushing Field will endure now that Peabody is gone
“He wanted something the kids would enjoy,” said Ann Fossett, a friend of the Cushing family. “He did not want some passive something.”
Police Log
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents, from February 12-18