ACTON — Town Manager John Mangiaratti is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Becerra as the Town of Acton’s first Sustainability Director.
Town of Acton Announces New Childcare Subsidy Grant Program for Residents
ACTON –Town Manager John Mangiaratti and Community Services Coordinator Laura Ducharme would like to inform the public about three assistance programs created to help residents financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including a new grant to help with childcare costs.
Acton Fire and Police Departments Respond After Pickup Crashes into Vacant Home
ACTON — Fire Chief Robert Hart and Police Chief Richard Burrows report the Acton Police and Fire Departments responded after a pickup truck crashed into a vacant home Saturday night.
Town of Acton Holds Successful Vaccination Clinic for Acton Housing Authority and Homebound Seniors Age 75+
ACTON — Acton’s Vaccine Working Group, comprised of Deputy Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Anita Arnum, Nursing Director Heather York, Health Director Sheryl Ball, Council on Aging Director Sharon Mercurio and Town Manager John Mangiaratti, is pleased to announce the success of a vaccine clinic held this week for eligible Acton Housing Authority residents.
Five Communities Join Together to Provide Forgivable Loans for Small Businesses
ACTON — Acton Town Manager John Mangiaratti, Boxborough Town Administrator Ryan Fererra, Littleton Town Administrator Anthony Ansaldi, Maynard Town Administrator Gregory Johnson and Westford Town Manager Jodi Ross are pleased to announce a new partnership between the five communities and TRI, The Resource, Inc. that will help support micro-businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Acton Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
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.