Alissa Nicol

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East Acton Village Green Commemoration

September 11, 2023
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A crowd of about fifty people managed to attend the East Acton Village Green (EAVG) commemoration event on Saturday, September 9, despite downed trees, closed roads, and power outages around town caused by Friday afternoon’s storm. Select Board Chair Jim Snyder-Grant welcomed those gathered and provided opening remarks,…
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Trek to the Transfer Station

August 16, 2023
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Five families braved the rain to attend Acton’s Transfer Station Field Trip on Monday, August 7, organized by the Acton Memorial Library (AML), Department of Public Works (DPW), and the Sustainability Office. Robert Carter, AML Children’s Librarian, and Sustainability Office Fellows Lauren West and Hannah Arledge joined DPW…
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India’s Independence Day Celebration

August 6, 2023
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A crowd of about sixty gathered at Acton Town Hall on Sunday August 6, to commemorate the 77th Anniversary of India’s Independence Day. The event was organized by Acton Indian Americans and India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB), an organization that promotes civic leadership, community service, youth engagement,…
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Bugles Across America attendees

Bugles Across America

August 6, 2023
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Since September 2015, Acton residents have been gathering monthly at the Town Common for a monthly Bugles Across America service, a short memorial to those who lost their lives in service to our country. The service concludes with a live playing of “Taps” by two volunteer buglers. The…
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Adults and children mingle informaly with uniformed police officers in a room with multiple computer displays

Public Safety Department Hosts National Night Out

August 2, 2023
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On Tuesday August 1, Acton held the annual National Night Out at the Public Safety Facility on Main Street. National Night Out is a program that fosters community awareness of services provided by law enforcement, and offers an opportunity for residents to develop relationships with the first responders…
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Emergency Assistance Program

June 28, 2023
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The Acton Select Board allocated $50,000, and another $100,000 in reserve, of the approximately $7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) monies the town received in 2021 from the Federal Government to fund an Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Requests from residents for funds to help pay bills…
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Acton Boxborough Cultural Council Grantee Reception

June 28, 2023
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The Acton Boxborough Cultural Council (ABCC) held its Annual Grantee Reception at NARA Park on Tuesday, June 6. Attendees enjoyed musical performances and also remarks by members of our local legislative delegation, Senator Jaime Eldridge and Representative Simon Cataldo. According to the ABCC website, “The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council…
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Photograph of a family with mother, father, and 3 children, standing by the front door of a new house. Banner names of donor organizations hangs above their heads.

Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication

June 28, 2023
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On June 16, a bright, sunny day with blue skies, a new Habitat for Humanity home in Acton was dedicated. In a moving and inspiring program, the McTernan Daniels family moving into the Carlisle Road home expressed their deep gratitude to all who played a part in the…
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Two teachers and six high school students standing on a stage. All are smiling and students are holding up scholarship awards.

AB PIP STEM revisioning

June 28, 2023
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The award winning AB PIP STEM (Acton Boxborough Parent Involvement Project Science Technology Engineering Math) organization, has hosted and sponsored free educational events for grades K through 12, including Market Math events at a local supermarket, Star Parties, Nature Walks, STEM Book Club, Night of Code among others.…
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