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​November 2024 School Committee Update

November 27, 2024
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Acton-Boxborough student creates immersive scavenger hunt to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War Acton-Boxborough junior and Eagle Scout candidate from Troop 32, Aaryan Arora, was recognized at the November 14 School Committee meeting for his collaboration with Acton’s 250 Committee to create an American Revolution-themed scavenger…
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News Brief: Stop And Shop Opening Nears

November 27, 2024
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The new Stop and Shop store at 252 Main Street, Kelly’s Corner, former home of KMart, is tentatively set to open on December 13. Shelves are filling up with non-perishables while workers continue with the final details. The sign on the façade was installed this week. The parking…
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The Bulletin Board

November 27, 2024
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The Acton Exchange team is working towards a new calendar function that allows more flexible and powerful access to Acton-relevant calendar information. In the meantime, short notices of upcoming events are published in the Bulletin Board. For now, email your Acton-relevant calendar notice (<150 words) to calendar@actonexchange.org. Your…
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Environment Massachusetts launches campaign to save the bees

November 22, 2024
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Native bee populations are facing a sharp decline due to climate change, habitat destruction, disease, and pesticide exposure. Neonicotinoids, a specific class of pesticides, are especially harmful to bees and contribute significantly to bee mortality. Unfortunately, the Environmental Protection Agency does not regulate neonic-coated seeds, further endangering bees.…
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ABFN observes Native American Heritage Month

November 22, 2024
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On Saturday, November 16, the Acton Boxborough Family Network (ABFN) sponsored a free program for members and non-members alike at the Acton Memorial Library in observance of Native American Heritage Month. ABFN’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator, Jessica Schroeder, said, “This is the first cultural event we’ve held.…
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A pen and ink drawing of a kitchen counterand sink piled high with dirty dishes. In the foreground, a pair of legs rests on the sofa.

Acton Exchange Team takes a break

November 22, 2024
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The Acton Exchange all-volunteer staff will be eating and resting this coming week and will not publish a full issue on Nov. 30. We will, however, publish a Thanksgiving week mini-issue with a report on Monday’s 6 p.m. Town Meeting and an updated Bulletin Board. So, please submit…
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The Bulletin Board

November 22, 2024
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The Acton Exchange team is working towards a new calendar function that allows more flexible and powerful access to Acton-relevant calendar information. In the meantime, short notices of upcoming events are published in the Bulletin Board. For now, email your Acton-relevant calendar notice (<150 words) to calendar@actonexchange.org. Your…
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A-B booters edge Weymouth, advance in tournament

November 22, 2024
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Nov. 8, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School girls soccer: An early goal by A-B sophomore Natalie Stouch was all the offense the Revs needed in the match, as Coach Ru Sweeney’s squad edged the Weymouth Wildcats to advance in the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) girls soccer tournament. The…
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Special Town Meeting is coming up

November 17, 2024
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Acton will hold a Special Town Meeting on Monday, Nov. 25, starting at 6 p.m.. Any voter registered in Acton can attend. The meeting will be at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Auditorium on 36 Charter Road. Check In starts at 5:15 p.m. in the cafeteria area. The…
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