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Former Acton Vet Burried at Woodlawn

Oscar Kress was laid to rest on Wednesday, May23, in Woodlawn Cemetery. After a funeral Mass at St.

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Sun May 27, 2012

Patch.com

Kate Winslet & Josh Brolin to Film in Acton | Relay for Life | $2,500 Bail

Hollywood is Coming to Acton: Major motion picture to be shot in Acton during summer 2012 Extensive summer shooting in Acton for a major motion picture directed by i»¿Jason Reitmani»¿ and staring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin.

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Sat May 26, 2012

Lowell Sun

A trip to the Registry of Motor Vehicles once brought a feeling of...

Registrar Rachel Kaprielian has led hands-on. She's been known to visit branches regularly and work as a customer-service rep to see issues she may not hear about from subordinates.

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Patch.com

VIDEO: Solarize Acton

The Town of Acton and many community leaders have teamed up with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to put Acton on the solar map.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Patch.com

ABRHS Proscenium Circus Voted Best Entertainment in Acton

This week's " Best of Patch Readers ' Choice" contest, 11 votes were cast and 5 of you decided that ABRHS Proscenium Circus is the best entertainment in Acton.

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Patch.com

Once in a Lifetime Chance to Read the Book Before Watching the Movie Filmed in Your Town

How exciting is it that a major motion picture is being filmed in your town? Some may care less for the hype and others may have concerns with Mass and New Hampshire foreigners flooding their town with fan demonium - but I would bet the majority of Actonians are very excited the Indian Paintbrush Production film crew for "Labor Day," directed by ... (more)

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Patch.com

Director of 'Labor Day' in Acton

Council on Aging Director Sharon Mercurio said movie director Jason Reitman , who is filming the movie " Labor Day " staring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin was at the Acton Senior Center Wednesday, May 23, with a production crew of roughly thirty-five scoping out the setting.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Patch.com

VIDEO: Acton's Hard Drive Recycle Program

As recent as this Tuesday, the Acton Transfer Station has been operating a new recycling program for hard drives.

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Wed May 23, 2012

The Herald-News

Joliet fire captain to become fire chief in Acton, Mass.

ACTON, Mass. - Pat Futterer feels the job he's had for 23 years gave him a chance to develop leadership skills and the opportunity "to work with some of the finest guys who do it for a lot more than just a paycheck." On Monday, Futterer was named fire chief of Acton, a town of 22,000 people approximately 20 miles outside of Boston.

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Patch.com

The Miracle of a Donation - NARA's Miracle League Field Update

The Miracle League Field project at NARA Park just received a miracle from the Steinberg-Lalli Charitable Foundation in the form of a $100,000 donation in exchange to name the field after the late Joseph Lalli who was partners with Steve Steinberg - "The Joseph Lalli Miracle Field." The foundation is said to match $100,000 with the Miracle League ... (more)

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Tue May 22, 2012

Patch.com

Acton's Oake Sentenced to Five and a Half Years for Child Porn

May 22, 2012: U.S. District Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton sentenced Chris Allen Oake, 61, of Acton to 64 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.

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Patch.com

Where in Acton? May 22

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 .

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Patch.com

VIDEO: Demolish or Preserve? Is it Even Worth Preserving?

Visions for Vacancy: According to an aged plaque covered in cobwebs, the Massachusetts Historic Commission deemed 17 Woodbury Lane "worthy of preservation" back in 1966.

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Patch.com

Why Duds Went Out of Business

The days of Mad Men work attire are over. "People in today's work environment are not required to wear suits - most people wear polo shirts to work," said Kristin Murphy, owner of the former Duds Cleaners in Acton .

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Patch.com

Kate Winslet & Josh Brolin Movie Set to Film in Acton

" Labor Day " is the title of a movie to have scenes filmed in Acton by director Jason Reitman, on June 25 and August 22, 2012.

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Patch.com

Five Things to Know Today: May 22

New Fire Chief: 1). Patrick J. Futterer was named Acton's new Fire Chief during Monday night's Board of Selectmen meeting.

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Mon May 21, 2012

Patch.com

i Hakeem Reneliquei Turns Himself In To Acton Police

Arrests in Acton from May 16 - 20: 1). Sheila G. Jacks, 45, of 55 Taylor Street, Littleton Arrested on: 5/16/12 - 252 Main Street, Acton Charged with: Larceny over $250 Narrative: Police responded to a shoplifter and returned to the station with one under arrest.

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Patch.com

POLL: Best Place in Acton for Entertainment?

In our latest Best of Patch Readers' Choice Poll, we want to know where you think the best place in Acton is for entertainment.

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Sat May 19, 2012

Patch.com

TD Bank Celebrates Grand Opening Tomorrow

To celebrate its newest retail locations in Acton and the Countryside neighborhood of Lexington, TD Bank, is hosting grand opening celebrations tomorrow, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at each store.

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Fri May 18, 2012

Lowell Sun

Third suspect identified in Acton stabbing

Police are seeking a 22-year-old Acton man who is the third suspect sought in connection with an incident last week where a man was stabbed and almost run over in the parking lot of the Acton Bowladrome.

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