Finance Committee invites residents to explore scope of town’s operations
Our objective is to see beyond the numbers to understand the breadth of town services and to meet the people who lead them.
Opinion
A note of profound gratitude as I retire
As I step down as CEO, I reflect less on achievements and more on our quiet, profound connection.
Acton residents should adopt water conservation measures
Two water filtration plant employees taught us that we are using almost all the water as a community on sprinklers.
Don’t waste water when some are desperate for every gallon
As a student at The Fenn School, I believe that we need to use water more responsibly.
Acton, don’t wait for a drought; it’s time to turn off that water spout
I believe our community should conserve as much water as possible in order to protect the beautiful planet we call home.
Algae bloom ‘sentinels’ boost water quality at White Pond
Following another season of improving water quality and preventing harmful algae blooms, the A-Pod system was redeployed.
Speak up — inaction toward hostility amounts to complicity
One of the clearest lessons from history is that injustice rarely continues because of only a few individuals.
Next Gen: Embracing my multidimensional self
Some of the most innovative people are those willing to make connections between different disciplines.
Black Heritage Trail an opportunity to address gaps in town’s history
I have a vision that The Robbins House is as natural a part of our discourse as the Revolution and the Transcendentalists.
Acton Pride festival invites you to volunteer, donate, and celebrate
The event will feature a community march, a vibrant festival, live performances, music, art, and activities for all ages.
Objections to Black Heritage signs are both ‘disingenuous and telling’
Maybe we need to question what goals a calcified and monochromatic version of town furthers.
Turtles are essential to biodiversity; here’s how to help keep them safe
Please slow your speed on our roads (for many good reasons).