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Pizza + Heat Pumps in Acton

December 13, 2024
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On Wednesday, December 4, the Town of Acton Sustainability Office, in collaboration with Energize Acton, hosted a Heat Pump Pizza Party in Room 204 of Acton Town Hall to educate residents about the benefits of heat pumps as a sustainable alternative for home heating and cooling. (Yes, heat pumps do both!) The event drew approximately 130 participants, including State Senator Jamie Eldridge and State Representative Dan Sena, who joined residents eager to learn about heat pumps. The event featured presentations from David Martin, one of Acton’s Clean Energy Coaching Program coaches, and Kit Wu of the Laminar Collective, a group…
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Colonial Books & Brews at Acton Memorial Library

October 19, 2024
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The age 21+, after-hours Colonial Books and Brews event at the Acton Memorial Library on Tuesday, October 1, was attended by more than 200 people. Co-hosted by the Acton 250 Committee and the Acton Memorial Library, with funding from the Acton Memorial Library Foundation and the Acton Lions…
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School Committee October 2024 Update

October 19, 2024
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Community members weigh in on ballot question 2 Former school committee members John Petersen and Xuan Kong spoke to the School Committee during the October 10 public comment period to encourage a no-vote on Question 2 on the November 5 state ballot. Question 2 proposes to eliminate the…
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Acton church sign vandalized

October 19, 2024
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Boxborough police are investigating recent vandalism of a Church of the Good Shepherd welcome sign located on Central Street (also known as Newtown Road) near the Rt 2 off ramp. A vandal used white paint to cover the rainbow fish hung from the Episcopal church’s sign and posted…
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Horticulture Hints, September, 2024

October 19, 2024
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Fall is the perfect time to renovate the lawn or seed a new one. This is the preferred time as weeds are less likely to be a problem. The soil is warmer than it is in the spring. Grass seed germinates sooner. Water seed 2-3 times a day…
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The Bulletin Board

October 19, 2024
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Discover West Concord Day West Concord Date: October 19, 2024 Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Diwalifest, Festival of Lights Date: October 20, 2024 (Rain Date Oct 27th) Time: 12 PM – 4:30 PM Sargent Memorial Library (427 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719) Greetings! Are you just as excited for…
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Veteran and family come home to Acton

October 12, 2024
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On Saturday, October 4, Keith Anderson and his family received the warmest welcome from the Acton community in a ceremony to turn over the keys to the house in West Acton that is the fulfillment of a dream of the late Mark Starr. As described in an earlier…
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Scarecrows stand up to stigma and weather

October 12, 2024
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The scarecrows are lined up and ready to greet the public at Cucurbit Farm, 32 Parker St. in Acton. It’s time to vote for your favorite at the “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest. The scarecrow faces pictured here are just a touch of the creativity on display…
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How and why to recycle batteries in Acton

October 12, 2024
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Every day, we use devices powered by batteries – and these batteries contain hazardous materials. This article reviews how Acton residents can dispose of used batteries safely right here in town – and why it is important to do so. Batteries in our devices contain a variety of…
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Select Board Notes: October 7, 2024

October 12, 2024
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A resident with concerns for school gun safety opened the October 7, 2024 Select Board meeting, mentioning a petition. Board Chair Fran Arsenault offered her assistance in directing the resident to the appropriate resources. Board Member Dean Charter noted the adoption of the 2025 Community Preservation Plan, saying…
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