Doing the math on private jet fuel taxes
With the current debate on hangar expansion at Hanscom, why has the unjustly low jet fuel sales tax rate escaped our attention?
Opinion
Pass the MBTA Communities Act
I am a member of the Acton Housing Foundation, and ask you to please vote yes on Article 34, and satisfy the state requirement.
The Residences at Thoreau: Affordability at a high price?
We must explore all possible measures to mitigate its environmental impact or reconsider its suitability altogether.
Why not require permits for gas-powered leaf blowers?
The permit fees, and any fines for failing to get them, could cover any enforcement costs until the ban takes effect.
No easy fix for Gerow Park problems
This entire debacle wouldn’t have happened if the bond requirement was followed. And who pays for this? We the taxpayers do.
Making an impact at (or close to) home
In a world filled with many challenges, our ability to model civic engagement, even at home, becomes a powerful tool for building a better future.
Seize golden opportunity to name school for Ellen Garrison
What a beautiful opportunity to present Ellen Garrison as a platform for educating and preparing our children about the complexities of our nation’s history.
Middle school name debate exposes Acton’s unconscious racial bias
The main worry seems to be that white students would not feel they belonged in a school named after someone of a different race.
Too many crosswalks on Main Street?
This is a hazard to walkers and drivers!
Vote for appropriation to support affordable housing
Please vote for this appropriation so that our town may continue its admirable tradition of welcoming people from various backgrounds.
Aging Well: Friends matter more as we age
Good friends are a treasure. But as we age, there is a problem: keeping our old friends gets harder.
Acton Observer: The Council on Aging
Acton is blessed to have a formidable force and facility for the “aged people” in town.