Week In Review: Marathon Runners, Surviving the Titanic and Online Sales Tax
In case you missed it this week, check out the links below for a wrap up of stories featured on Acton Patch.
Police:
1). Arrests in Acton: Shoplifting, OUI and Domestic Assault & Battery
- Christopher M. McDonough (Abington)
- Kyle H. Brown (Acton)
- Mark W. Vandorpe (Harvard)
- Dsean Robinson (Ayer)
2). Machine Takes Hand, Third-Grader Walks Out and a Bathtub Overflows
3). Reckless Driving, Buzzing Wires, Pedestrian Struck and B&E Evidence
4). Allergic Reaction to Peanut Butter, Lax Player Hit Hard and Rummaging Through the Attic
5). Marijuana, Pills, Stranger Sleeps in Garage and a Wild Pee Wee Celebration
Business:
1). Acton Bookshop Owner Leads Charge for State Sales Tax on Online Purchases [POLL]
- Willow Books & Cafe owner advocates for online retailers to be required to charge Massachusetts state sales tax, just like local merchants.
2). Acton's Moodz Day Spa & Salon Offers Top Salon Haircuts for Charity
- All-day cut-a-thon at Moodz Day Spa & Salon benefits Children’s Hospital Boston.
3). Better Your Acton Business [VIDEO]
- Patch Places has information on local restaurants, shops and more—owners can manage listings themselves.
4). Homes Purchased in Acton, April 4-11
5). VIDEO: Busy Opening Few Weeks for Acton's Bueno Y Sano
- Apparently Acton has been craving Mexican.
6). RB Fitness Voted Best Place in Acton to Get in Shape
- With a total of 1177 votes, RB Fitness (CrossFit Reach) takes this week's Patch Readers' Choice poll.
7). House Hunt: Acton Open Houses for April 15
8). Bites Nearby: The Acton Jazz Cafe [VIDEO]
9). Train Track Work Could Impact Acton Commuters' Ride
- Starting on April 21, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail Company will commence weekend track work on the Fitchburg-Acton commuter line.
Local Connections:
1). VIDEO: Acton Father and Son to Run Boston Marathon
- Monday is father and son day for Andy and Henry Richardt of West Acton. The two have been training for the Boston Marathon - Andy, 41, in his Nikes and Henry, eight, in his three-wheeler. Henry has special needs and the two are not only running to encourage others with special needs but they are also looking to raise money for the Miracle League Field in Acton.
2). Acton Woman Survived the Titanic with A Lot of Help from her Friend
- Caroline Lamson Brown made it onto a lifeboat thanks to a friend she made on the doomed ship.
3). ABRHS Teams Repeat Success, Head to National Competitions
- Science Team and Academic Decathlon teams to travel to national competitions soon, each having won statewide competitions.
4). Follow the 2012 Boston Marathon on Acton Patch
- Stay with Acton Patch to keep up with Acton's 13 Boston Marathon runners.
Local Voices:
1). Back to Basics for State Budget - Dean Cavaretta
2). Prom and Graduation Parties: A Dangerous Season for Teens - Michael Reinhardt
3). Tailgaters - Christopher Devine
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Dean Cavaretta
Joined Patch Thursday, July 21, 2011 -
Michael Reinhardt
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Christopher Devine
Joined Patch Friday, November 18, 2011
