A person was reportedly trapped under a vehicle for a time.
Scanner reports indicate that a pedestrian was struck and then trapped under a vehicle this afternoon in the Stop & Shop parking lot at 100 Powdermill Road. According to reports, the pedestrian was extricated from under the vehicle and was being prepared for transport at about 3:50 p.m. No further information is available at this time, but Patch will update the story as more information becomes available.
The fifth in our series of "Best of Patch Readers' Choice" contests. Vote in the poll, defend your choice in the comments, and come back Friday at noon to find out the winner.
The Easter holiday is upon us and whether you celebrate it or not, it's a good excuse for all of us to shop for our sweet tooth. We want to know where you shop for candy and chocolate in Acton. Last week was our fourth in a series of Acton Best of Patch Readers' Choice contests. The category was "Best Kid Friendly Restaurant in Acton?" and Not Your Average Joe's was voted by readers as the winner. Here's how this week's contest works. Vote in the poll below and add comments supporting your decision and influencing other Acton residents and leave a review in the Patch Places pages. The poll closes at 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll isn't scientific, it isn't the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by …
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Mia Bella Candy Box
583 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA
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Acton Convenience & Deli
465 Great Rd, Acton, MA
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CVS/pharmacy
344 Great Rd, Acton, MA
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Tedeschi
75 Great Rd, Acton, MA
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The Happy Chocolatier
509 Nagog Park, Acton, MA
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Donelan's Super Mkt
248 Great Rd, Acton, MA
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Red White & Brew
586 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA
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Trader Joe's
145 Great Rd, Acton, MA
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Stop & Shop Supermarket
100 Powdermill Rd, Acton, MA
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Roche Bros.
387 Massachusetts Ave, Acton, MA
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Buscemi's Townline Convenience
37 Main St, Acton, MA
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Catherine Meeks
6:33 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
Yes, really. I agree that too many people are chatting when they should be driving. I would never chat on my cellphone in a parking lot! But lots of drivers AND pedestrians do. Of course they have the right to not be run over, and of course it's the driver's fault if there's an accident. I'm just noting that people should be invested in their own safety, given the prevalence of cellphone-using … more ›