Acton News

Is it time to remove 'under God' from the Pledge of Allegiance? Many Americans think so, including a family in Massachusetts.

On Saturday morning, Kerry L. Hachey, 53, of Acton was driving on the wrong side of Route 2 in Littleton when she crashed into a stationary police cruiser.

Acton, Mass., doesn't usually jump to mind when we think of hotbeds of 'political correctness.' In fact, Acton probably wouldn't make most people's top 10 list.

30 to Feb. 1: Acton Police Log: When Chickens Attack 4) Acton residents honor a close friend who passed away last summer by cycling in New York City this weekend to benefit cancer research: Saturday Night Live's Seth Meyers Cycles with Actonians for Cancer Benefit [PHOTOS] 5) Opening weekend audiences were treated to an outstanding performance by ... (more)

Steve Leo and Jana Cataldo formed the Friends of the Playground group in 2011 to address safety issues regarding Acton's Goward playground , located next to the Acton Memorial Library .

When Patch launched in Acton in December 2010, editors and contributors collected information on local businesses for our directory.

Don't let the bare ground outside your window fool you. Winter is still here and it's about to prove that to local residents on Saturday.

There was a small fire around 3 p.m. today at A&A Medical on 20 Main Street. Acton fire and police were on scene to distinguish the fire and evacuate the building.

A survey of Acton seniors about the need for a new senior center brought a tepid response.

It's the thought that counts, they say. But on Valentine's Day, the gift counts too.

Meetings: 1). The Cemetery Commission will meet 2-5 p.m. in room 126 of the Acton Town Hall.

Meetings: 1). The Finance Committee will meet from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Faulkner Room of Acton Town Hall .

Acton police log from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1: Deer Struck by Vehicle: 1/30/12 - 6:48 p.m. - Hayward Road: Police received a report of a deer on the side of the road that was struck by a vehicle.

With the runway of Stow's Minute Man Air Field in sight, flight instructor Ellie Callahan pilots her Robinson R44 helicopter back home.

Possible Late Night Crash: 1/24/12 - 8:26 a.m. - River Street: A River Street resident reported that a telephone pole and a mailbox in front of his house were damaged overnight.

Every Thursday at noon on Acton.Patch.com, we feature a column calledA Sold!A - where you can see what homes have sold recently in Acton and the surrounding area.

Family pajama jam: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Musical story hour for young families. Come dressed in your pajamas to sing, dance, play instruments and hear stories: 36 King St., , Littleton.

A 51-year-old former Acton man already facing charges of breaking into a Boxboro food pantry is being held on bail after he allegedly was spotted on surveillance video early Wednesday breaking into a Westford strip mall.

Where in Acton? Where in Acton? is a contest where you have the chance to win a free large pizza from Acton House of Pizza once a week .

The West Acton Market building has been vacant for quite some time now. Located at 586 Massachusetts Avenue, the small business capital of Acton, where a new candy shop , a preschool , a fresh fish deli and a yoga business , to name a few, recently opened, the vacant building seems to be screaming, "occupy me!" If it were up to you, what type of ... (more)