Rotating School Committee chair roles ensures community voices are heard
We should take note of the commitment and service of the members who are departing, remaining, and joining the ranks.
Opinion
Reviews & Views: Love ’em or leave ’em
I rarely put negative reviews here because there are so many good books to recommend. That does not mean I like everything I read.
CCC lauds longtime board member Stephan Bader
This month, we honored our longest-serving board member with a ceremony at our West Acton location.
Abandon penny-wise, pound-foolish construction
Every time the town tries to save money by cheapening a project, it ends up paying more in the long run.
Keep Town Meeting debates, votes separate
In an era of national voter disenfranchisement, I hope Acton could be a vanguard in democratic empowerment.
Rotary overhaul requires prudent consideration
Black Heritage Trail enriches Acton’s story
Historic preservation is not only about protecting buildings … it is also about preserving the human stories connected to them.
Markers should tell integrated history of town
Monument Square is a serene, contemplative space uncluttered by intrusions like signage.
Aging Well: A friends and family plan
I realized only recently the degree to which our relationships evolve over time.
Black Heritage Trail deserves prominent signage
Acton has an opportunity to demonstrate that historic preservation and inclusive storytelling can work together.
Heritage Trail markers would enrich our history
The Historic Districts Commission does essential work preserving Acton’s physical landscape. Preservation could also mean correcting the record.
Make the most of a valuable right-of-way
Recent decisions have left us with an underused asset with dangerously narrow passage and restricted lines of sight in many places.