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Library Launches Sensory Storytime For Children With Sensory Needs

Acton Public Library debuted a new Sensory Storytime program this week, designed for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing difficulties, featuring softer lighting and reduced noise. The Select Board, Finance Subcommittee, and Library Policy Review Committee all meet…

Acton Posts Heat, Smoke Advisories as Region Copes With Haze

Wildfire smoke and extreme heat put a summer damper on Acton this week. Town officials posted extreme-heat resources for residents as smoke drifting south from wildfires in Ontario returned to regional skies, and Kids Concert Night at NARA Park was postponed, with a makeup date to come …

NARA Kids Concert Postponed, Makeup Date Coming Later This Season

NARA Park's Kids Concert Night featuring Ben Rudnick & Friends was postponed, with a makeup date to be announced later this season, town officials said July 14. Meanwhile, the Acton Public Library expanded its summer slate, including a new Sensory Storytime launching Monday, July 20, an…

Acton Postpones NARA Kids Concert, Eyes Fall Harvest Festival

Acton postponed its NARA kids concert and turned attention to September's Harvest Festival. The town's News Flash confirmed Tuesday that the Ben Rudnick & Friends show at NARA is off for now, with a makeup date to be set later this season. Town Hall also released the July 2026 edition o…

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 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 had no reported sports activity in the period June 22–28, 2026.

No Acton, Massachusetts sports activity was reported for the week of June 22–28, 2026. No high school games, youth league results, or town recreation program announcements were available from sources covering the period. Community members with questions can reach the Acton Recreation Department at

Acton Gears Up for Free July 2 Independence Day Celebration at NARA Park

Acton's July 2 Independence Day celebration at NARA Park anchors a quiet late-June news cycle. The town's previously announced free event opens at 4 p.m. with food, inflatables, and beach access, with live music at 8 p.m. and a laser light show to close the night. Acton Patch flagged cu…

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