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Acton Preschool Wins Grant for Playground Enhancement

April 5, 2025
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Mt. Calvary Christian Preschool has taken a big step in enriching its outdoor play space, thanks to a $4,355 grant from Lucy’s Legacy Foundation. The nonprofit school, located on Massachusetts Avenue, used the funds to purchase a new climbing set and bridge to enhance the sensory and gross motor experiences available to the children. Lucy’s Legacy Foundation supports educators and community advocates who are alumni of Wheelock College and of Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Wheelock College merged with Boston University in 2018. Mt. Calvary’s grant application was spearheaded by Director Kerri Nekervis and Lead Teacher…
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A few more details on the Maynard intersection work

August 9, 2024
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As described in last week’s Acton Exchange, drivers heading south on Route 27 through Maynard are about to experience yet another construction bottleneck this month. Work is planned for the intersection with Concord Street, in the same area that was torn up by Eversource Gas back in May…
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Energy Magic Show draws lively audience

August 2, 2024
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A group of over fifty people, including at least 25 happy and excited children, gathered to view the Energy Magic Show on July 23 at the Acton Memorial Library. Magic Fred, the Magician, elicited full-throated, gleeful responses from the youngsters as he searched for wayward magic lights, sought…
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Meatless meet-up makes for mouthwatering meal

August 2, 2024
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“Eat your vegetables; they’re good for you!” is a common parental refrain that often goes unheeded. But what if it was followed by, “They’re good for the planet, too!”? It is this second point that the Energize Acton group wanted to emphasize with the 2nd annual “Celebration of…
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The Bulletin Board

August 2, 2024
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Thrifty Thursday (From West Acton Baptist Church) The West Acton Baptist Church has a pop-up “Thrifty Thursday” every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. We are located at 592 Massachusetts Ave. in Acton. Donations of gently used clothing, shoes & accessories are greatly appreciated, at our collection shed in our…
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The Bulletin Board

July 26, 2024
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Blood Drive, Saturday July 27 (From Project Beacon, founded by an Acton Boxborough Regional High School rising senior) Massachusetts General Hospital is hosting a blood drive at the Acton Recreation Center (50 Audubon Drive) on Saturday, July 27th. Refreshments and free T-shirts will be provided, along with Taylor…
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Opioid settlement will provide nearly $600,000 for Acton

July 12, 2024
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Beginning in the 1990s the opioid crisis impacted people throughout the US. Overuse, misuse/abuse and overdose deaths have led to significant medical, social, psychological, demographic and economic consequences. Communities have dealt with these consequences in a variety of ways. According to the Mayo Clinic, one of the leading…
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Select Board Notes, 8 July 2024: Dogs, Guns, Dollars, and Goals

July 12, 2024
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Resident concerns Mr. Marty Benson thanked then-outgoing Chair Jim Snyder-Grant for his closing remarks as Chair at the May 20, 2024 Select Board Meeting, and reminded the Board of as-yet-unfulfilled records requests. Select Board member minutes Dangerous dog hearing On April 1, 2024 the Acton Exchange reported on…
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Acton seniors tour Haartz Corporation headquarters

July 12, 2024
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Acton seniors toured the Haartz Corporation headquarters on Hayward Road on June 26. Visitors were hosted by the company’s executives, who provided a full tour. The well-received tour was arranged by Chris Chirokas, Acton Council on Aging Program Manager. Chirokas arranged two tours to Haartz in June and…
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