A Local Donation Center, Health Director Receives an Award

1. Local Donations Hub: Looking to donate to the Acton Food Bank, local animal shelters, cell phones for soldiers or Toys for Tots this holiday season? You can do it all at the Public Safety Building, at 371 Main St. Get the details here. 

2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for Dec. 10 include the Finance Committee at 7:30 p.m., the Historic District Commission at 7:30 p.m. and the Acton Memorial Library Board of Trustees at 7:30 p.m. 

3. ICYMI: In case you missed it, earlier this week we posted a report on the possibility that Concord will park its school bus fleet off of Knox Trail in Acton. If you haven't yet, definitely check it out. 

4. Health Director Receives an Award: Doug Halley, health director for the town of Acton, has received the 495/MetroWest Partnership's Donald R. Wheeler Award for Public Sector Leadership for his work bringing local players together to form the Crosstown Connect regional transportation partnership among the towns of Acton, Boxborough, Littleton, Maynard, and Stow along with employer partner Clock Tower Place in Maynard. Get the details here. 

5. Chance of Show: There's a chance of snow in the forecast for Tuesday, with a high of 33, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts a mostly clear evening with a low of 20.