At Rideout, let’s have one court for tennis and six for pickleball
When Emerson Field is discussed next year, I seriously doubt that dedicated PB courts will be considered there.
Opinion
Opting against a Select Board reelection bid, offering thanks to colleagues and supporters
Acton should invest in essential services, not cut library hours, police/firefighter pay
How can a town with one of the highest tax rates in the state fail to afford basic staffing and essential community services?
We need transparency as schools deal with bigotry and bullying
The assertion that Massachusetts discipline rules “tie their hands” is intentionally misleading.
Library’s book sale a huge success in raising funds and holiday spirit
This year’s sale was one of our most successful yet, in large part because of all the wonderful dedicated volunteers.
Acton Observer: Remembering a treasured trio
Three people very important to me passed away in 2025: my best friend of 56 years, my closest sibling, and my mother.
Failure of Garrison solar project follows pattern of obstruction by school leaders
The comment that school leaders “are not faithful partners” resonated with my experience on the Solar Task Force.
CCHS Pep Band rocks Fenway with school spirit, terrific talent
“Football’s Greatest Party Band” brought the perfect balance of beauty and bombast to this season’s final football game.
Blanding’s turtle recovery a community effort
Want to know how the turtles get to Acton’s fourth grade classrooms in the first place?
Post office lobby should stay open 24/7 for mailbox access
The cost and/or risk associated with keeping the lobby open with a light on is negligible.
Reviews & Views: Tome(s) for the holidays
If you worry that giving a book is too personal, or too much work, or too predictable, it’s not.
Consider pickleball’s impact on Rideout Park neighbors
No sound mitigation plus possible future lighting equals a process that is not in any way considering the impact on neighbors.