Time Outdoors: Majestic, marvelous maples
Sugar maples might look similar to other leafy, deciduous trees at a glance, but they have distinct traits and characteristics.
Opinion
Local Democrats invite all for civic discourse
A healthy democracy depends upon open dialogue, intellectual curiosity, and mutual respect.
Trail markers’ size challenges project’s goal
Acton’s commemorative vocabulary — low-profile bronze tablets and small plaques — has remained consistent for generations.
Trail marker concerns met with harassment
Simply suggesting there may be alternatives have seen marker proponents react with outrage.
Make town’s history visible to all
Historic preservation should not support the portrayal of a selective vision of our past.
Letter from Nanae: A world away from Acton
Emily Aldous is the Acton Nanae Network’s newest coordinator of international relations.
Cataldo audit vote blocks public interest
Elected officials are supposed to be our voice, not a shield for corporate-style secrecy.
In tribute to Acton’s civic spirit
In Britain, we only hear about political polarization and dysfunction in the U.S. In Acton, what I saw was the opposite.
Remembering women’s place in ‘her story’
“Well-behaved women rarely make history.” This spring I attended two local events that embraced this mantra.
Density of MCI project can bring benefits
A large influx of people will bring more vibrancy, economic vitality, commercial options, and a more robust tax base.
Embrace our history with trail markers
Let’s follow the North Star to the full truth, and proudly proclaim all of the history of our extraordinary little town.
Stormwater fee beats higher property tax
At the 2024 Town Meeting, we voted to have a separate funding mechanism for the Stormwater Utility Enterprise Fund.