Slow-speed pursuit ends in Acton cornfield

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Slow-Speed Pursuit Ends in Acton Cornfield

A slow-speed pursuit of a pickup truck traveling on its rims along Route 2 ended in an Acton cornfield on Thursday. Massachusetts State Police took at least one person into custody. The cause of the pursuit and any charges are under investigation.

Boston 25 News

Acton Police Swear In Five New Supervisors

Five experienced Acton Police Department leaders were sworn into supervisory positions at Town Hall on September 24. Chief Sturniolo and Town Manager Mangiaratti gave remarks.

John Guilfoil Public Relations

Sing & Stomp Returns to Acton Public Library

Children of all ages and their grown-ups can enjoy a free song-and-dance program at Acton Public Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on September 25. No registration is required.

Acton Public Library

Grab-and-Go Craft Kits Available Friday at Acton Public Library

The Acton Public Library Children's Room will offer free Grab & Go craft kits throughout the day on September 25, while supplies last. No registration is required.

Acton Public Library

Acton-Boxborough Hosts Cambridge Rindge & Latin in Football Friday

Acton-Boxborough varsity football hosts Cambridge Rindge & Latin on September 25 at 7 p.m.

MaxPreps

Pre-K to First-Grade Crafting at Acton Memorial Library Friday

Children in pre-kindergarten through first grade can join a craft program from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on September 25 at Acton Memorial Library.

Acton Memorial Library

Library Screens 'Hamnet' Friday at Acton Memorial Library

Acton Memorial Library will screen the historical drama Hamnet on September 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Acton Memorial Library

Oktoberfest Returns to West Acton Village Saturday

The West Acton Village Merchants Association will hold Oktoberfest on September 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gardner Field, with vendors, food, family activities and a beer garden.

West Acton Village Merchants Association

Mini Medical School for Families Set for Saturday at Acton Memorial Library

Families can drop in at Acton Memorial Library on September 26 from 10 a.m. to noon for a hands-on Mini Medical School with stations on heart health, bones, germs, first aid and healthy habits.

Acton Memorial Library

Acton Children's Business Fair Rescheduled to October 11

The BASK Acton Children's Business Fair, originally set for September 26, will now be held Sunday, October 11, from noon to 4:30 p.m. at NARA Park.

The Acton Exchange

Iron Work Farm Opens Historic Acton Properties Sunday

Jones Tavern and Faulkner Homestead open for free tours on September 27 — Jones Tavern 1–3 p.m. and Faulkner Homestead 3–5 p.m. — with weavers and an archaeology activity.

freedomsway.org

Decibels Foundation Plans Family Ice Cream Social Sunday

The Decibels Foundation will hold its annual family ice cream social on September 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the NARA Park Pavilion.

The Decibels Foundation

Select Board Sets Public Hearing for 29 Knox Trail

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on September 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. regarding SPSP#08/18/2026-501 at 29 Knox Trail.

Town of Acton

Timothy Lutheran School Walk-A-Thon Set for Friday

Timothy Lutheran School will hold its 10th annual Walk-A-Thon on September 25 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., with pledges funding a shade canopy for the playground.

Timothy Lutheran School

AB Superintendent Search Subcommittee Meets Friday

The Acton-Boxborough Superintendent Search Subcommittee will meet at 9 a.m. on September 25 as part of the ongoing superintendent search.

Acton-Boxborough Regional School District