ACTON — Chief Richard Burrows is proud to share that the Acton Police Department has updated its use of force policy, requiring officers to intervene in situations where another officer is using unreasonable force, bringing the department fully in line with all reforms of the 8 Can’t Wait campaign.
Acton Fire Department Responds to Serious Medical Emergency and Lumber Yard Fire Simultaneously
ACTON — Chief Robert Hart reports that the Acton Fire Department responded to two simultaneous incidents today, including a medical emergency at a home swimming poolresulting in a medical helicopter transport and a building fire at a lumber yard.
Acton Fire Department Extinguishes Deck Fire on Assabet Crossing
ACTON — Chief Robert Hart reports that the Acton Fire Department extinguished a deck fire early Sunday morning, June 21.
Acton Fire Chief Among Passersby who Provided Aid to Boy who Nearly Drowned
ACTON — The Acton Fire Department reports that Chief Robert Hart helped provide aid to a boy alongside the road after he was found face down in a swimming pool this afternoon.
Acton Fire Department Extinguishes Garage Fire at Home on Alcott Street
ACTON — Chief Robert Hart reports that the Acton Fire Department extinguished a residential garage fire on Sunday, May 24.
Acton Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire on Olde Lantern Road
ACTON — Chief Robert Hart reports that the Acton Fire Department extinguished a house fire late Thursday night, May 14.
Update #8 (5:40 p.m.) Town of Acton Provides Update on COVID-19 Response
ACTON — Town Manager John Mangiaratti, Emergency Management Director Mark Hald, Acton Nursing Director Heather York and Health Director Sheryl Ball would like to provide an update on the town’s response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Acton Police Investigating Stabbing
ACTON — Chief Richard Burrows reports that the Acton Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred Thursday evening.
Update #4 Town of Acton Provides Updated Information on Cancellations and Closures
ACTON — Town Manager John Mangiaratti reports that, effective at 5 p.m. today, Acton’s Human Services and Senior Center Facility, Acton Memorial Library, West Acton Citizens Library, Recreation Offices and Town Hall will be closed to the public until at least March 23 in an effort to reduce the risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus for residents and employees alike.
Town of Acton Provides Updated Information about Coronavirus
ACTON — Town Manager John Mangiaratti and Health Director Sheryl Ball wish to provide the community with updated information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as federal and state health officials continue to monitor the spread of the virus internationally.