Recent outrage at HDC is unjustified
Acton’s history, combined with the quality of its historic buildings, demands that we support a preservationist ethos.
Opinion
Transparency needed after hate incident report
Investigations and community notification can move on parallel tracks; neither needs to wait for the other.
Lack of compromise prompted HDC denial
There would be a house at 615 Lowell Road today if the builder had compromised and reduced the size of the building.
Test of time: A CCHS freshman’s challenge of self-direction
In high school, there’s much more freedom. The catch is that you are expected to know how to use it.
Recent upgrades expand accessibility along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
The Friends of BFRT thank Acton Public Works for making these improvements to the trail.
Hate and bias reporting system needs definitions, safeguards
Acton’s proposed system risks turning political disagreement into permanent government record.
Give police department adequate staffing, resources for proactive traffic enforcement
They are doing the best they can with the limited resources they’ve been given.
Judge’s ruling lays bare HDC’s bias, bad faith, and ‘petty cruelty’
Will the commissioners’ continued opposition to this modest family home cost taxpayers even more?
EMS workers’ compassionate care ‘made a difficult time a little easier’
Acton’s bike to school days get kids off to a healthy start
Sudents and families are invited to join this year’s International Bike, Walk & Roll to School Days, beginning October 7.
Reviews & Views: Celebrating the rise of fall’s robust reads
As losses mount, it’s time to ditch Anderson Kreiger as town counsel
Acton has gotten litigation-happy, and taxpayers have to foot the bill.