Quiet trailblazer: Gen Counihan changed Acton’s political scene
Long before the women’s liberation movement took off, Genevra Counihan was running for office, winning, and governing.
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Acton fundraiser to benefit Altadena, California wildfire victims
As wildfires rage in the West, the community of Ellen Garrison’s birth is helping the community of her final resting place.
Updated: Late-night fire damages Cottage Lane home
Firefighters responded to the scene shortly before 11:30 p.m. and found heavy fire throughout the house.
State makes progress on shelter remediation as some problems persist
As recently as October 30, the shelter housed 104 families. By mid-January, that had dipped to 61.
Affordable housing threshold in focus as projects move ahead
Two West Acton developments could add more than 100 affordable units to Acton’s housing stock in coming years.
Enraptured by the deep: pirate legend fueled CCHS grad’s love of diving
Liam McCarthy spent his West Acton boyhood hoping for a glimpse of gold.
National Park Service buys home next to historic Barrett House
The government bought the house at 474 Barretts Mill Road from Mark and Colleen Giddings on November 15.
Acton Police log highlights: January 8-14, 2025
A Acton Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Town Caucus propels 8 nominees toward April municipal election
Supporters nominated four candidates for two Select Board seats, three for two School Committee posts, and one for Town Moderator.
Acton Museum in running as one of nation’s 10 best
Anyone can vote to support the museum’s nomination until Monday, February 10.
Concordians feel the earth move during magnitude 3.8 quake
Acton police called the quake minor and urged residents to avoid calling unless it was to report an injury or property damage.
‘Failed bid’ delays 250th regional transit planning
An initial request from towns marking the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolution yielded no qualified bidders.