Government & development in Acton

Select Board Meets Tuesday, October 13

Oct 9 · Town of Acton →

Housing corporation visits Great Road site today

Oct 8 · Town of Acton →

Water main flushing Phase 4 is today in West Acton

Oct 8 · Acton Water District →

Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday: Town Offices, Library Closed

Oct 7 · Town of Acton →

Acton teen pleads not guilty in mother's and brother's deaths

Oct 7 · Boston.com →

Clean Energy Hour Offers Heating and Efficiency Guidance

Oct 6 · Energize Acton →

Zoning Board Hears Three Variance Matters Tonight

Oct 6 · Town of Acton →

Garden Club Lecture Covers Local Climate Resilience

Oct 6 · actionunlimited.com →

League of Women Voters Explains Nine Ballot Questions at Senior Center

Oct 6 · The Acton Exchange →

Recreation Commission Meets Wednesday

Oct 6 · Town of Acton →

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission Meets Thursday

Oct 6 · Town of Acton →

Design Review Board Meets Thursday

Oct 6 · Town of Acton →

West Acton Water-Main Flushing Begins Today

Oct 5 · Acton Water District →

Acton Senior Center Closed Monday, October 12

Oct 5 · Acton Senior Center →

Tue., Oct. 6: League of Women Voters on ballot questions

Oct 4 · The Acton Exchange →

Acton Teen Indicted in Deaths of Mother and Younger Brother

Oct 3 · WCVB →

Shrub-Identification Field Class Set at Grassy Pond

Oct 3 · Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions →

Conservation Commission Meets Wednesday, October 7

Oct 3 · Town of Acton →

Economic Development Committee Meets Virtually Friday

The committee meets virtually today, Friday, October 2, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Oct 2 · Town of Acton →

Town Issues Addendum for Arboretum Trail Bids

On Friday, October 2, Acton issued addendum responses to contractors bidding on the 2 Taylor Road Arboretum Trail resurfacing project.

Oct 2 · Town of Acton →

Historic District Commission Holds Town Hall Site Walk

The Acton Historic District Commission holds an on-site walk (#2634) today, Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., starting at Acton Town Hall.

Oct 1 · Town of Acton →

Nursing Services Advisory Committee Meets Monday

The Acton Nursing Services Advisory Committee meets Monday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Oct 1 · Town of Acton →

Select Board Takes Up Time Extension for 1012 Main Street Plan Monday

The Select Board meets Monday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on an agreement on a time extension for SPSP#06/02/2026-499 at 1012 Main St.

Oct 1 · Town of Acton →

State Senate Candidates Meet at Acton Town Hall Forum Tonight

James Eldridge and Timothy Shea are scheduled to take part in a free forum tonight at 7 p.m. at Acton Town Hall, 472 Main St. The public can submit questions, and the forum will be livestreamed.

Sep 30 · League of Women Voters of Sudbury →

Acton Finance Committee Meets Tonight

The Finance Committee meets tonight, Sept. 29, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Room 204 at Town Hall, with a hybrid virtual option.

Sep 29 · Town of Acton →

Water Resources Advisory Committee Meets Tonight

The committee meets tonight, Sept. 29, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Room 204, with a virtual option.

Sep 29 · Town of Acton →

Acton Select Board to hold hearings on site permit, liquor license

The Select Board meets Monday, September 28, 2026, 6-9 p.m. at Town Hall, Room 204 (virtual option available), with public hearings on a site plan permit for 29 Knox Trail and a liquor-license transfer for 155 Great Road.

Sep 28 · Town of Acton →

Acton 250 Committee reviews time capsule, celebration plans

The Acton 250 Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall and on Zoom to discuss time capsule updates, subcommittee reports and close-out documentation.

Sep 28 · Town of Acton →

Acton Water District Eases Restrictions to Level 3

Effective Sept. 23, the Acton Water District eased outdoor watering restrictions from Level 4 to Level 3, allowing lawn and landscape irrigation one day a week before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.

Sep 27 · The Acton Exchange →

Discovery Museum Schedules Garden Program for Sunday Morning

The Discovery Museum hosts an outdoor program on plant care in Discovery Woods Garden Sunday, September 27, from 10:30 a.m. to noon; inclement weather may alter or cancel it.

Sep 27 · Discovery Museum →

McManus Manor Opens, Seeks Tenants for Affordable Senior Apartments

McManus Manor on Route 27 is now open and seeking tenants, with move-in-ready apartments listed at $1,861 a month including utilities.

Sep 27 · The Acton Exchange →

Postcards for Democracy gathering set for Saturday

Indivisible Westford and Indivisible Acton Area host a postcard-writing gathering today, 9:30–11:30 a.m., at New York Bagel Factory, 145 Great Road.

Sep 26 · Swing Blue Alliance →

Kelley's Corner project enters planting and final-work phase

Crews began the second phase of landscaping at Kelley's Corner, with redesign work planned for the Massachusetts Avenue gas-station entrance. A temporary traffic pattern remains until final paving.

Sep 26 · Town of Acton →

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.

Sep 25 · John Guilfoil Public Relations →

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.

Sep 25 · Town of Acton →

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 September 24. At least one person was taken into custody; Massachusetts State Police are investigating.

Sep 25 · Boston 25 News →