Acton Holds Vigil for Siddarth Aravind and His Mother
ACTON — Community members gathered Wednesday evening for a vigil honoring Siddarth Aravind and his mother, victims of a double homicide in their Acton home last week, according to a report from WCVB. Separately, the Select Board has scheduled two public hearings for Monday, Aug. 24, on redevelopment proposals for 97-105 Great Road and 1012 Main Street.
TOWN HALL
The Select Board has set public hearings for Aug. 24 on site plan special permit applications for two properties, 97-105 Great Road and 1012 Main Street, according to the town's online calendar. Both hearings give residents a chance to weigh in before the board acts on the applications.
The Department of Public Works has posted a paving notice for the week of Aug. 24, alerting residents in affected areas to expect construction activity, per the town's News Flash feed.
The town's Volunteer Coordinating Committee meets Thursday, Aug. 20, according to the town calendar.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
NARA Park's Summer Concert Series continues Friday, Aug. 21, with "Into the Floyd," a Pink Floyd tribute band performing with a laser light show, per the town's event calendar.
Separately, the town's sustainability program is inviting residents to pick up a paintbrush and help complete the Acton Sustainability Mural, according to a News Flash posted this week; a specific painting date was not listed.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Acton community gathers to honor Siddarth Aravind and his mother at vigil - WCVB": Neighbors and community members came together Wednesday evening to remember Siddarth Aravind and his mother, who were killed in their Acton home last week, WCVB reports. (read it at https://www.wcvb.com/article/acton-vigil-double-homicide/73479565)
"Acton MA Police promotes Christopher Hodges to deputy chief - MetroWest Daily News": The Acton Police Department has elevated Christopher Hodges to deputy chief, according to MetroWest Daily News; Patch's Acton morning newsletter also previewed the appointment this week. (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/local/2026/08/19/christopher-hodges-named-deputy-chief-with-acton-ma-police-department/91350363007/)
COMING UP
Saturday, Aug. 22: Early voting opens for the state primary election, per the town's calendar.
Tuesday, Aug. 25: Acton Public Library hosts Storytime at 10:30 a.m. in the Grady Room.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.