Acton Urges Residents To Take Precautions As Heat Continues
Town officials this week announced the appointment of Douglas Sturniolo as chief of the Acton Police Department, the most consequential local governance news of the past two days, alongside a town advisory urging residents to prepare for a stretch of extreme heat.
TOWN HALL
The Town of Acton announced that Douglas Sturniolo has been appointed chief of the Acton Police Department, according to a notice posted to the town's official website. No further details on the appointment's effective date or Sturniolo's background were included in the town's announcement.
Separately, the town posted heat-safety information for residents ahead of an expected stretch of extreme heat, directing residents to cooling resources and other guidance, per the town's website.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
Kids Concert Night at NARA Park featuring Ben Rudnick & Friends, part of the town's summer concert series, has been postponed. A makeup date will be scheduled later this season, according to the town's website.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Patch AM: What neighbors are spotting on Acton's trails, boardwalks, and backyards" — Acton Patch's morning roundup highlighted resident sightings around town and flagged the site's upcoming Summer Preview Days listings (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/acton).
"Patch AM: Worship with Us! Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, featuring musical guest Shawn McCann and 13 more events" — Acton Patch's community calendar roundup spotlighted a Pentecost worship service featuring musician Shawn McCann among more than a dozen other local happenings this week (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/acton).
"Free Ice Cream Deals In MA For National Ice Cream Day 2026: Cheap Eats" — Patch reports several chains and local shops statewide marked National Ice Cream Day with giveaways and discounts, a roundup that included Massachusetts communities such as Acton (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/acton).
COMING UP
The Select Board and the Finance Subcommittee are both scheduled to meet Monday, July 20, along with the Library Policy Review Committee, per the town's public meeting calendar. The Council on Aging and the Commission on Disabilities are both scheduled to meet Tuesday, July 21. Acton Patch also lists "Summer Preview Days" as a featured event beginning Tuesday, July 21, according to Acton Patch's community calendar.