Firefighter/EMT Marc MacLaughlan graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Career Recruit Firefighter Training Class 288 on Friday, Jan. 8. (Photo courtesy of the Acton Fire Department)
Town of Acton Designated as “Medium Risk” Community for COVID-19
ACTON –Town Manager John Mangiaratti and Health Director Sheryl Ball report that the Town of Acton has seen a rise in positive COVID-19 cases recently, resulting in an increased risk designation from the Commonwealth.
Acton Police Department Announces State Accreditation Assessment
ACTON — Chief Richard Burrows announces that the Acton Police Department’s accreditation assessment will take place next month.
Acton Police Department Updates Use of Force Policy to Include Duty to Intervene
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.