This Week in Acton: Jun 29 - Jul 5
1 stories from Acton News this week.
Dave Watkins
Acton Median Hits $940,000 as June Deed Recordings Show Broad Price Range
Acton recorded 20 deed transfers from June 6 through July 5, 2026, with 12 of those carrying disclosed sale prices ranging from $250,000 to $2,570,000 and a median of $940,000. The month's most notable transaction was a commercial property transfer at 178 Great Road for $2,570,000 from …
Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026
One Acton obituary this week: Newman, Stephen D., of Acton, who died July 2, 2026; a funeral service is scheduled for July 9, 2026, in New London, NH. The notice was posted through Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service - New London and is available in full on Echovita.
Acton Villa Soccer Club canceled youth programs three nights running as summer weather disrupted the holiday week.
Youth soccer in Acton hit a rough patch during the June 29–July 5 period, with Acton Villa Soccer Club canceling all local youth programs on June 30, all U9X programs on July 1, and all U7X programs on July 2. No reason was given in the club's posted notices. On the adult side, Acton Vi…
Acton closes town offices and library for Independence Day weekend
Acton shuts town offices, the Transfer Station, and Acton Memorial Library for a two-day Independence Day weekend closure. The library, closed both Friday and Saturday, returns to regular hours Monday, July 7; town offices follow the same schedule. A free Funktones concert runs indoors …
Acton Public Safety Log: June 26–July 3, 2026
The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Acton Police Department's official public log for the period June 26–July 3, 2026.
Acton closes most town offices Friday; library and Transfer Station remain open
Acton observes Independence Day weekend with most town offices closed Friday and Saturday while the library and Transfer Station stay open today only. Thursday's celebration at NARA Park — featuring food vendors, live music at 8 p.m., and a laser light show — capped the holiday festivit…
Acton Names Douglas Sturniolo as Next Police Chief Amid Heat Emergency
Acton fills its police chief post and warns residents of dangerous heat on the same Tuesday. The town announced the appointment of Douglas Sturniolo as chief of the Acton Police Department while simultaneously issuing an extreme-heat advisory directing residents to cooling resources. Th…
Acton Home Sales Top $1.8M in Active June, With Median Near $975,000
Acton recorded 20 property deeds between May 31 and June 29, 2026, with sale prices disclosed on 15 of those transactions. Disclosed prices ranged from $250,000 to $1,885,000, with a median of $975,000. The month's standout transaction was 65 Canterbury Hill Rd., which sold June 1 for $1,885,000 —
Acton Median Sale Price Hits $975,000 as June Market Stays Active
Acton recorded 20 property deeds between May 31 and June 29, 2026, with sale prices disclosed on 15 of those transactions. Disclosed prices ranged from $250,000 to $1,885,000, with a median of $975,000. The month's standout transaction was 65 Canterbury Hill Rd., which sold June 1 for $…