1. FORECAST: Friday: Cooler with a mix of sun & clouds. Highs from 56-64...coolest along the coast with a healthy east wind 7-14mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the low/mid 60s, coast, near 70 inland. Sunday: Watering the lawn yet? (Yes I am Pete, are you?!~JR Yep, I am JR...although my lawn is in a sorry state -Pete) More sunshine. Highs near 70 (near 62 coast) 2. FIRST FRIDAY NIGHTS FREE: Come by for free admission and explore The Discovery Museums at night on the first Friday of every month. Donations for the Acton Food Pantry will be accepted. Sponsored in part by Emerson Hospital …
1. FORECAST: Today — Showers likely, mainly after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72; Tonight — Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Patchy fog between 7-8 p.m. Low around 60. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. 2. HEALTH: Head on over to Congregation Beth Elohim in Acton at 9 a.m. for an adult fitness class that uses stretch bands and hand weights for a great workout. Instructor Sean Denmark has taught fitness for 30 years and was the Acton-Boxborogh High School Fitness …
1. From the Editor: I'm Leaving Acton Patch Editor Patrick Clark is transitioning from Acton Patch Editor to Ad Manager. 2. Acton Teen Charged in Boxborough Car Accident The driver, Krista A. Jansen, now 18, of 5 Milldam Road, Acton has been charged with negligent operation of a vehicle, failure to keep right and speeding. 3. EEE Mosquito Spraying Large Portions of Acton Tonight [181 Streets] Here is a list of streets in Acton the Central Mass Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) will be spraying in response to the recent discovery of EEE virus. 4. Special Needs Baseball Program Desperately …
1. Dunkin' Donuts vs. Starbucks: Winner: Dunkin' Donuts 2. Best outside dining Winner: Twin Seafood 3. Best sub Winner: TC Lando's Sub Pizzeria of Acton 4. Best nail salon Winner: Moodz Day Spa & Salon 5. Best burger Winner: The Local Table See the full list of winners in this summer Patch Readers' Choice contest.
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1. PDF: Acton-Boxborough 2012/13 Bus Routes The 2012/13 Acton-Boxborough and Acton Public School bus routes. Courtesy of Facilities & Transportation Director, J.D. Head. 2. Still shopping? Frugal Family: Back-to-School Shopping Strategies 3. Back To School Photo Gallery: Your First Day We've all been there: the first day of school. And if your parents owned any sort of picture-taking device, there is likely evidence of said first day lying around your home somewhere 4. School Bus Surveillance Cameras Implemented for Acton-Boxborough A new plan to ensure childrens' safety and well-being on …
1. HOW IT ALL BEGAN The origins of the holiday were anything but celebratory. In fact, the first Labor Day "celebration" was actually a protest in which 10,000 workers marched to Union Square Park in New York City to support the idea of a holiday for workers. It was not until 1894, 12 years after that protest, that President Grover Cleveland signed into law a bill designating the first Monday in September, Labor Day. Several states had already passed legislation by that time recognizing the holiday. 2. FEW WERE WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND In the late 1800s the average American worked 12-hour days…
Acton Patch: First step: Create an account (top right of the homepage you'll see the "Log In/Sign In" button). This is the key to your success. Once you've created an account with us, the options are nearly endless. 1). Create an Event Our Events section has a bunch of things going on in the community. You'll find everything from town meetings and after-school activities to plays and fundraisers. 2). Post an Announcement Our Announcement section is a great place to make the Acton community aware of really anything you deem important. 3). Blog Join our Local Voices and blog about anything you …
Board of Selectmen Short and Long-Term Plan: 1. The Acton Board of Selectmen recently released their short and long-term goals for the future. Goals like developing a regional transportation plan, an OPEB strategy and a North Acton Fire Station were among the goals. Check them all out here. Post an Event on Pacth: 2. Create an Event – Our Events section has a bunch of things going on in the community. You'll find everything from town meetings and after-school activities to plays and fundraisers. Blog on Patch: 3. Blog – Join our Local Voices and blog about anything you want. Write as much or …
Acton Patch: First step: Create an account (top right of the homepage you'll see the "Log In/Sign In" button). This is the key to your success. Once you've created an account with us, the options are nearly endless. 1). Create an Event Our Events section has a bunch of things going on in the community. You'll find everything from town meetings and after-school activities to plays and fundraisers. 2). Post an Announcement Our Announcement section is a great place to make the Acton community aware of really anything you deem important. 3). Blog Join our Local Voices and blog about anything you …
Acton Patch: First step: Create an account (top right of the homepage you'll see the "Log In/Sign In" button). This is the key to your success. Once you've created an account with us, the options are nearly endless. 1). Create an Event Our Events section has a bunch of things going on in the community. You'll find everything from town meetings and after-school activities to plays and fundraisers. 2). Post an Announcement Our Announcement section is a great place to make the Acton community aware of really anything you deem important. 3). Blog Join our Local Voices and blog about anything you …
Road Closures: 1. Tree removal will be taking place today and Friday on the following roads and traffic will be expected due to road closures. Work will take place between 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hammond between Newtown and Sam Parlin Nagog Hill between Main and Hemlock Prospect between Tuttle and Main Arlington between Central and Spruce Concord at Great Road School near Craig Road Partridge Pond road Transfer Station Rate Changes: 2. The Board of Selectmen adopted new rates for the FY 13 Transfer Station and Recycling Center: $210 for a Full Use sticker $20 fee for Senior Citizen Recycling …
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Meetings: 1. The Planning Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Faulkner Room of the Town Hall. 2. The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee's Regional School District Study Committee (RSDSC) Subcommittee will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Superintendent's Conference Room of R.J. Grey. Massachusetts Primary Warrant: 3. The warrant for the state primary election is now available on the Town website. Golf: 4. The Quail Ridge Junior Invitational is $40 and starts at 8 a.m. Blog: 5. Blog: Join our Local Voices and blog about anything you want. Write as much or as little as you want and as often or …
Acton Patch: First step: Create an account (top right of the homepage you'll see the "Log In/Sign In" button). This is the key to your success. Once you've created an account with us, the options are nearly endless. 1). Create an Event Our Events section has a bunch of things going on in the community. You'll find everything from town meetings and after-school activities to plays and fundraisers. 2). Post an Announcement Our Announcement section is a great place to make the Acton community aware of really anything you deem important. 3). Blog Join our Local Voices and blog about anything you …
Acton Patch: First step: Create an account (top right of the homepage you'll see the "Log In/Sign In" button). This is the key to your success. Once you've created an account with us, the options are nearly endless. 1). Create an Event Our Events section has a bunch of things going on in the community. You'll find everything from town meetings and after-school activities to plays and fundraisers. 2). Post an Announcement Our Announcement section is a great place to make the Acton community aware of really anything you deem important. 3). Blog Join our Local Voices and blog about anything you …
Acton Patch: First step: Create an account (top right of the homepage you'll see the "Log In/Sign In" button). This is the key to your success. Once you've created an account with us, the options are nearly endless. 1). Create an Event Our Events section has a bunch of things going on in the community. You'll find everything from town meetings and after-school activities to plays and fundraisers. 2). Post an Announcement Our Announcement section is a great place to make the Acton community aware of really anything you deem important. 3). Blog Join our Local Voices and blog about anything you …
Here are five categories in this summer's Patch Readers' Choice. Click on the highlighted links below to vote for your favorite... 1. Sub 2. Car mechanic 3. Gas station 4. Wine selection 5. Grocery store For a complete list of categories, click here.
Here are five categories in this summer's Patch Readers' Choice. Click on the highlighted links below to vote for your favorite... 1. Pizza 2. Coffee shop 3. Veterianarian 4. Place to purchase a book 5. Bagels For a complete list of categories, click here.
Acton Patch: First step: Create an account (top right of the homepage you'll see the "Log In/Sign In" button). This is the key to your success. Once you've created an account with us, the options are nearly endless. 1). Create an Event Our Events section has a bunch of things going on in the community. You'll find everything from town meetings and after-school activities to plays and fundraisers. 2). Post an Announcement Our Announcement section is a great place to make the Acton community aware of really anything you deem important. 3). Blog Join our Local Voices and blog about anything you …
