Acton Middle School is the best name for all
My concern lies in the way this discussion has unfolded, with many of the people who support renaming the school calling others racist.
Opinion
Flawed reasoning blocked Garrison school naming
“Acton Middle School” isn’t a name — it’s a description.
No to Town Meeting Article 29; yes to Article 28
Seize the chance to name middle school for Ellen Garrison
There’s nothing unprecedented about naming a school after a particular historical figure.
Let Ellen Garrison’s legacy chart path to future
Now approaching its 400th anniversary in 2035, the English-founded town of Acton has never been distinguished for its racial diversity.
Make Acton’s streets a priority: fund repairs
The condition of Main Street, also known as Route 62, is not friendly to our local drivers or to the many tourists who flock to this historic town.
White Concordians should back ‘Ellen Garrison’ school naming
Vote yes on Article 22 to urge naming school for Garrison
How wonderful for our students to be able to have a window into the life of a Black woman in the 1800’s.
Flawed logic drove tercentenary marker removal
This dark, simplistic view is presentism (fitting the past to modern prejudices). It is insensitive and wrong.
Thanking Bill Robichaud for Reformatory Branch Trail stewardship
Removing Cuming name is just virtue signaling
Dr. Cuming made significant contributions to the town of Acton and its hospital, which are now being erased without any consideration.
Vote at Town Meeting for tree planting program
This monument is a gift we leave to future generations, one that has tangible benefits to human wellbeing.