Obituary: Bernard P. Orr, 79 Nov 18, 2008
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Brian D. Orr in Vermont, Louisa M. Orr of Billerica, Bridget P. Orr of Quincy and Paul M. Orr and his wife, Aliza M. Lamdan, of Acton; two grandchildren; and his siblings, John Orr in South Africa, Michael Orr in Ireland, Maureen Yoeman in Arizona, Daniel Orr in New Hampshire, Sheila Orr in Spain, Rosina Cullinane of Melrose and Dympna Orr of Medford. He was also the brother of the late Una Orr and M. Josephine Kerr. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Local cops prepare for new policing rules on pot Nov 18, 2008
In a few weeks, Massachusetts residents caught with up to an ounce of marijuana will no longer face criminal penalties, but the jury s still out on what impact the change in law will have on Acton ... Local residents were even more in favor of the change, with 67 percent of Acton voters supporting it ... An ounce of marijuana can produce anywhere from 40 to over 100 joints, according to police in Acton and Boxborough. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Obituary: Stanley A. Marchocki, Nov 18, 2008
He grew up in Boston and formerly lived in Concord and Acton. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943, served with the Pacific fleet during World War II, and was discharged in 1946 as a seaman 1st class. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Donate your TV coupons Nov 17, 2008
Consider donating your coupons for converter boxes to HGRM. You can order them at the Web site shown above and then mail or bring them to HGRM. HGRM accepts donations at 530 Main St., Acton, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and noon ... If you have large items to donate, such as mattresses or bureaus, the organization offers fee-based pick-up service in Acton and surrounding communities. (Acton Beacon, MA)
A-B 4, Westford Academy 0; Girls soccer team repeats as North champs Nov 17, 2008
It was no surprise that the Acton-Boxborough girls soccer team won Sunday s MIAA Division 1 North final against Westford Academy. What was a surprise was that it was not a one-goal game. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Town trails marked Nov 16, 2008
After extensive discussions among themselves and consultation with conservation commission personnel from the adjacent towns of Acton, Lincoln and Wellesley to gain the benefit of their experience, the committee adopted a three-color system of plastic blazes. Main trails and loops are marked with yellow blazes, secondary trails with red, and connecting trails with blue. (Concord Journal, MA)
Football team is playoff-bound Nov 16, 2008
When they were younger, the seniors on the Acton-Boxborough football team watched their older brothers and neighbors playing in the postseason. Now, after three years of trying to get to the postseason, they have their chance to play in December. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Guest Commentary: Yet another survey? Nov 15, 2008
- Acton, MA - The Beacon ... If you live in Acton, you might suspect that it is also the Year of the Survey, or, more likely, Decade of the Survey ... You may have filled out surveys about libraries, recreation, senior center, special town meeting, even the West Acton boardwalk. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Interfaith service on tap Nov 15, 2008
at the First Parish Church of Stow and Acton Unitarian Universalist. Clergy and members of many different faith traditions in the community including Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist,United Church of Christ and Unitarian Universalist, will participate. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Housing trust plans workshop Dec. 10 Nov 15, 2008
Models and examples of town sponsored housing development projects Overview of resources, this workshop is specifically designed for Stow and surrounding communities Hudson, Bolton, Boxborough, Maynard, Sudbury, Acton, Harvard, Berlin, Lancaster Who should attend. Non-profits Community Preservation Committee members General Public Housing Authorities Housing Partnership members Housing Specialists Master Planning committee members Planning Board members Town Selectmen Town Administrators and... (Beacon Villager, MA)
Sheila Galland; activist helped refuseniks Nov 14, 2008
"She saw all this in a slide show," said her husband, Peter of Acton, "and she immediately jumped up and said, 'How can I help?' " ... She was 67 and lived in Acton ... Less than four years later, they were back in Massachusetts, settling after a few months in Acton. (Boston Globe)
Colonials get past Flyers; advance to North finals Nov 14, 2008
The Acton-Boxborough girls soccer team advanced to the MIAA Division 1 North finals with a 1-0 victory over Framingham on Thursday. Junior Marianne Ritter scored off a corner kick five minutes into the game and the Colonials made the lead stand for the remaining 75 minutes. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Preschool offers tours Nov 14, 2008
The Acton Cooperative Preschool will be holding an Open House on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 3-5 p.m. ... The Acton Coop s parental involvement allows parents to understand and have input into their child s experiences, individual progress, and developing friendships ... The Acton Coop children are from all area towns, Acton, Boxborough, Littleton, Maynard, Stow and more. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Exchanging worry for hope Nov 14, 2008
First, the town s extension of sewer lines to South Acton allowed the building to no longer rely on an outdated septic system too small to accommodate a large number of people ... I needed help from the citizens of Acton, said Berger. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Voters group pledges to be part of process Nov 14, 2008
The Acton Voters Group s proposal to use town reserves to fund a one-time tax break was defeated at last month s special Town Meeting ... These dire economic times are a warning to all of us living in Acton, said Clint Seward, voters group chairman ... Acton s vulnerable citizens need help. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Town honors vets Nov 14, 2008
This week, Sawyer, who is chairwoman of the town s Public Celebrations Committee, again thanked veterans from across the country and Acton as part of the town s Veterans Day celebration ... Despite the blustery November wind, the crowd gathered on the town green for the approximately one-hour service under the monument dedicated to the first Acton soldiers who died in the American Revolution ... A display of the flags that have flown over Acton since before the revolution ranging from the... (Acton Beacon, MA)
Obituary: Leonard C. Laddie Horne, 83 Nov 14, 2008
Obituary: Leonard C. Laddie Horne, 83 - Acton, MA - The Beacon ... Following his marriage in 1957, he and his wife moved to Acton, where they lived for 35 years. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Minuteman Tech school open house is Nov. 16 Nov 13, 2008
The regional technical school's 16-town district includes Acton, Arlington, Belmont, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Dover, Lancaster, Lexington, Lincoln, Needham, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland and Weston. Learn more, tour the campus and meet with admissions and guidance counselors at an open house from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Peake, Chu, should update resumes Nov 13, 2008
Wed Nov 12, 2008, 03:08 PM EST. During the course of a 21- month presidential campaign, President-elect Barack Obama said he would derail the amount of legislation passed on behalf of Washington, D.C. lobbyists, many of whom are former government officials. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Girls 11th in Emass, boys 12th Nov 13, 2008
Acton-Boxborough senior Teddy Farley qualified for the All-State championship cross-country meet with a eighth-place finish in last Saturday s MIAA Eastern Mass. Division 1 meet at Franklin Park. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Briefs (Nov. 13) Nov 12, 2008
In addition to passes to the Children s Museum, the Discovery Museums in Acton, the Garden in the Woods, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science, the New England Quilt Museum and the Massachusetts State Parks System, the library now has passes to the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Harvard University Art Museums, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, the Peabody Essex Museum and the New England Aquarium. The passes vary in their... (Needham Tab, MA)
Lexington girls soccer takes A-B to overtime before falling Nov 12, 2008
LHS senior forward SooMee Yoon fights for the ball with Acton-Boxborough's Ceci Jenson during Tuesday's Division 1 North quarterfinal in Acton ... In Tuesday s MIAA Division 1 North girls soccer quarterfinal, Lexington gave top-seeded Acton-Boxborough all it could handle, sending the game to overtime before the defending state champions prevailed, 3-2. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Mass. ballot initiative decriminalizing marijuana passes Nov 12, 2008
Those we incarcerate are not faceless strangers but our children, Pastor Jeffrey Long-Middleton, from the West Acton Baptist Church, said in a statement. It is unjust to lock them up for behaviors that dont directly harm others. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Feakes firm turns 10 Nov 12, 2008
Feakes Associates, an estate and business planning law firm located at 179 Great Road in Acton, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Nov. 7 with a noon ribbon-cutting ceremony sponsored by the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce ... Feakes currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce and Congregation Beth Elohim, both in Acton. (Acton Beacon, MA)
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Local blogger finds outlet at young age - Boxborough, MA - Wicked Local Boxborough. Local blogger finds outlet at young age. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
A-B defeats Warriors Nov 11, 2008
The Lincoln-Sudbury football team lost its second game of the season last Friday, to archrival Acton-Boxborough ... Late in the third quarter, L-S drove down the field and was inside the Acton-Boxborough 10-yard line ... Acton played their best game of the year tonight, said Warriors coach Tom Lopez. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Easton obituaries Nov 11, 2008
Besides her husband, Mrs. Crane leaves a son, Christopher B. Crane of Franklin; three daughters, Carolyn A. MacNeil of West Roxbury, and Laura J. Butler and Kathleen M. Crane, both of Easton; a sister, Janet M. Fairweather of Burlington; a brother, Thomas J. Treacy of Acton; five grandchildren, Kerrin and Colin MacNeil, Shane Butler, Matthew and Mark Crane; and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Kane Funeral Home, 605 Washington St.,... (Easton Journal, MA)
Obituary: Merle T. Westlake Jr., 86 Nov 11, 2008
He is survived by a son, Theodore L. Westlake of Kents Hill, Maine; a daughter, Carol (Westlake) Quimby of Acton; numerous grandchildren; a sister, Nancy Ault of Logan Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Paul E. Westlake, Alice V. Bonham, Margaret Schmitt, Ellen Holler and Ruth Westlake. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Obituary: Kathleen O. Stryke, 82 Nov 11, 2008
In addition to her husband of 61 years, she is survived by two sons, Kevin Stryke of Lowell, and William Stryke of Burlington; three daughters, Lynda Connolly of Marshfield, Theresa Fritscher and Patricia Buscemi, both of Billerica; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Patricia O Malley in New Hampshire, Maryann Campbell in New Hampshire, and Eileen Ralske of Acton. She was also the sister of the late Robert O Malley. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Tsongas to host telephone meeting with local veterans Nov 11, 2008
Mon Nov 10, 2008, 05:27 PM EST. Congressman Niki Tsongas will host a telephone "town hall meeting" for 5th District military veterans at 7 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 13. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Obituary: Carol A. Novak, 74 Nov 11, 2008
Carol Alexander Novak, 74, longtime resident of Concord and Acton, died Sept. 3, 2008, after a long respiratory illness ... After living in Concord for many years and raising three children there, she moved with her partner, Becky Meyers (formerly of Bedford), to New View, the co-housing community in Acton ... She was a member of the League of Women Voters, and more recently the Acton Democratic Town Committee and the Acton chapter of the No Place for Hate organization. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Obituary: Wenda Margaret Quinn Nov 11, 2008
She had lived in Maynard for 22 years after moving from Acton for several years. For many years she was associated with the Polaroid Co. in Waltham and retired after several years as an administrative assistant for the BOSE Corp. in Framingham where she enjoyed working. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Canton obituaries Nov 10, 2008
Mr. Antonucci leaves two daughters and their husbands, Rosemarie and Richard Ryan of Boston and Laura and Steve Morse of Center Tuftonboro, N.H.; three sons and their wives, Bill and Nancy Antonucci of Mansfield, Jim and Bobbi Antonucci of Wareham and Paul and Mary K. Antonucci of Belmont, N.H.; a sister, Florence Garden of Franklin; a brother-in-law, Sebastian Micciche of Hyde Park; a sister-in-law, Josephine Horn of Acton; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His funeral was... (Canton Journal, MA)
A-B girls soccer blanks Malden in tourney opener Nov 10, 2008
The Acton-Boxborough girls soccer team began the defense of its Division 1 state championship with a 6-0 victory over Malden in an MIAA Division 1 North first-round game Sunday at Leary Field. The top-seeded Colonials (18-0-1) scored three goals in the first 20 minutes of the game and led 5-0 at halftime. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Football team answers L-S's challenge Nov 10, 2008
About an hour before the Acton-Boxborough/Lincoln-Sudbury showdown in the Dual County League, the Lincoln-Sudbury players were already gathered in the north end zone ... Into that din from the far end of the mist-covered field, came Acton-Boxborough ... That was how the Colonials would respond to a series of challenges throughout the evening in what turned into a 15-6 Acton-Boxborough win over the Warriors to set up another showdown among DCL Large School leaders, this Saturday at Newton South. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Exhibit unites art, diversity Nov 10, 2008
Last week, Fiore, a senior at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, showcased several black and white photographs of Diana as part of an art exhibit by high school students centered around the themes of diversity and acceptance. The exhibit, dubbed PULSE, is the result of a months-long cooperative process between the No Place For Hate Committee of Acton, which sponsored the event, and VOICE, a student organization at the high school that focuses on creating a more inclusive environment for A-B... (Acton Beacon, MA)
Local blogger finds outlet at young age Nov 10, 2008
By Christian Schiavone/Staff Writer. Mon Nov 10, 2008, 01:21 AM EST. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Whiz Kids From New Jersey and Massachusetts Honored for Computer Science and Biology Research in Nation's Premier High School Science Competition Nov 9, 2008
Siemens Competition Regional Winners Honored at Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Will Compete for $100,000 at National Finals in New York Hayden C. Metsky of Millburn, NJ Wins Top Individual Prize Christine S. Lai and Diyang Tang of Acton, MA Win Top Team Prize CAMBRIDGE, Mass ... Team Winners Christine S. Lai and Diyang Tang, both seniors at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School in Acton, MA won the team category and will share a $6,000 scholarship for their project, entitled The... (PR Newswire)
Fucito is back in the game Nov 9, 2008
The Colonial Skating Club of Acton is sending a handful of local skaters to national and Eastern Sectional championships. Among those headed to the US Junior Figure Skating Championships Dec. 8-13 in Lake Placid are Bianca Capone of Andover, Karolyne Shieh of Carlisle, and Michelle Parece of Reading. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Developer opens second earth-friendly showroom Nov 8, 2008
Botelho said another Terrene store is slated to open later this month in Acton and there are plans to open locations in West Yarmouth, Plymouth and Middletown, R.I., in 2009. "We're hoping to be a national company," Botelho said. (Newton Tab, MA)
Womens triathlon club AIMs to inspire Nov 7, 2008
Today, the 43-year-old Acton resident is a multi-sport athlete, a nationally-ranked Iron Man triathlon competitor, and the head coach of the women s triathlon club, AIMTriTeam ... The AIM team the letters stand for Achieve, Inspire, Motivate was founded by Carol Urquiola of Acton and Hudson resident Lynn Andrews in 2004 after they trained for a triathlon with a group of women from their local health club. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Can't get There from Here-City of Billerica? Nov 7, 2008
I grew up in Acton (18,000), and I remember TM nights when the auditorium wasn t large enough for the crowd, so the gym was opened up for overflow. A frustrating and cumbersome process, especially for those wishing to speak at the microphone. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Eldridge defeats Levy Nov 7, 2008
Ellen Valade, of Acton, congratulates Jamie Eldridge on winning his state Senate race Tuesday night at his victory party at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough ... Jamie Eldridge, who was raised and educated in Acton, continued his rise in Massachusetts politics this week by winning a seat in the state Senate ... The Acton Democrat coasted to victory Tuesday night in his race against Marlborough Republican Steven Levy for the Middlesex and Worcester state Senate seat. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Obituary: Marjorie L. Nocivelli, 92 Nov 7, 2008
A funeral service was held Nov. 1, at the West Acton Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeffrey Long-Middleton officiating. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery, Acton Center ... The family suggests memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Nocivelli s name to the West Acton Church Care Team. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Selectmen create green board Nov 7, 2008
The proposal for the new board came from a citizens environmental group called Green Acton, formed earlier this year to explore possibilities for greening the town ... Ann Sussman, a member of Green Acton, said the new board will be able to take advantage of a wide range of environmental expertise that already exist in town. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Obituary: David P. Tinker, 91 Nov 7, 2008
David P. Tinker, 91, of Acton and Littleton, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, in Littleton ... An Acton resident since 1950, he was a former member of the Town Planning Board, and was a member of the former Acton Unitarian Church ... In recent years, Mr. Tinker spent warmer months with his family in Acton and the wintertime with family in Maryland. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Obituary: Joseph G. Gerry Dion Nov 7, 2008
Obituary: Joseph G. Gerry Dion - Acton, MA - The Beacon ... Peter Dion of Lexington, Deirdre Dion-Alexander of Nashua, N.H., and Julie Dion-Soberg of Acton; and six grandchildren. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Obituary: Frances C. Dickson, 83 Nov 7, 2008
An Acton resident since 1948, Mrs. Dickson was an avid gardener and seamstress ... A funeral service was held Oct. 31, in the West Acton Baptist Church ... Burial followed in the family burial plot in Mount Hope Cemetery, Acton, where the Rev. Long-Middleton read the committal prayers. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Nov. 6 edition: Acton police logs Nov 7, 2008
The following are excerpts from the Acton public safety log for period Oct. 27 through Nov. 2. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Acton, Boxborough go for Obama Nov 7, 2008
In the end, Obama carried the day both nationally and in Acton, where he won 68 percent of the vote ... Question 1 failed statewide and in Acton, where 69 percent of voters opposed it ... Democrats Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton, and Benson won the state Senate and House seats, respectively. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Letter: The greatest mettle Nov 7, 2008
Then, to burn off the calories, they also won certificates for free bowling from the Acton Bowladrome and clothes and camping gear from the Maynard Outdoor Store. And let's not forget the Beanie Babies they won from Learning Express in Acton ... But Maynard Public Library offered green a lime-green six speed magnificent mountain bike donated by Kmart of Acton. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Vigeant felled by 'Democratic tsunami' Nov 6, 2008
Gregoire pointed to her support, from the AFL-CIO to the campaign for Acton Democrat Jamie Eldridge, who won the Worcester and Middlesex state senate seat Tuesday night, as a key to her victory. "I appreciate all the help I got," said Gregoire, who was an aide to former state Rep. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Babeu new sheriff, 1 GOP supervisor Nov 6, 2008
Incumbent Democrats survived challenges from Republicans in three other countywide races, where Recorder Laura Dean-Lytle of Apache Junction defeated John Acton of Queen Creek, 45,260-38,676, Treasurer Dolores "Dodie" Doolittle of Gold Canyon defeated Rayna Palmer of Gold Canyon, 46,051-39,095, and Assessor Paul Larkin of Casa Grande defeated Ron Reinagel of Gold Canyon, 43,609-39,313. Two other incumbent county officials were unopposed. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Two years after 'rock bottom,' floor keeps falling to MassGOP Nov 6, 2008
By Kyle Cheney/State House News Service. Wed Nov 05, 2008, 01:45 PM EST. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Girls soccer team draws top seed Nov 6, 2008
The Acton-Boxborough girls soccer team is the top seed in the. The Colonials begin postseason play on Sunday, hosting 16th-seeded Malden at Leary Field (5 p.m.). (Acton Beacon, MA)
Girls soccer captains establish winning culture Nov 6, 2008
Cassie Wagner,of Acton-Boxborough, left, fights for posession of the ball during a home game against Algonquin Saturday night ... The Acton-Boxborough girls soccer team can be called a lot of things. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Police log for Nov. 6 Nov 6, 2008
5:26 p.m., police responded to a medical call on Acton Street ... Sunday, Nov. 2 7:33 p.m., a caller reported an erratic driver on Acton Street. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Diary of Election Day Nov 6, 2008
By 7 p.m., the Acton native will be gone, back to Boston to spend election night with the folks at the Kerry campaign. Parente is a formidable foe. (Beacon Villager, MA)
District reelects Atkins Nov 5, 2008
I think I have a good relationship with my constituents, said Atkins, whose district includes the towns of Concord and Carlisle, and parts of Acton and Chelmsford. Atkins won by a majority in Concord and Acton, with 6,925 and 3,234 votes respectively. (Concord Journal, MA)
Election attracts all ages Nov 5, 2008
He said Harvey Wheeler was his fourth polling station of the day, with an earlier stop in Chelmsford and two in Acton. On either side of McClure was a woman holding a sign for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, and Mike Benn, campaign manager for Sandi Martinez, the Chelmsford Republican vying for the seat held by incumbent state Sen. (Concord Journal, MA)
State goes for pot question Nov 5, 2008
Those we incarcerate are not faceless strangers but our children, Pastor Jeffrey Long-Middleton, from the West Acton Baptist Church, said in a statement. It is unjust to lock them up for behaviors that don t directly harm others. (Concord Journal, MA)
Free and cheap in Boston Nov 5, 2008
Danny Ashman of Acton, Mass. relaxes at the New England Aquarium as an Atlantic harbor seal passes in the background in the free outdoor exhibit in Boston. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Playtime is valuable Nov 5, 2008
On Wednesday Nov. 19 at 7:00 9:00 pm, a free workshop for parents about the value of play will be held at the Conant School on Taylor Road in Acton ... The evening presentation on THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY is sponsored by the Acton/Boxborough/Littleton Early Childhood Council as an outgrowth of last spring's meeting of Kindergarten and Preschool teachers. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Former selectman Arnold Lovering dies Nov 5, 2008
He was the father of Arnold F. Lovering of Newton, Kimberly A. Lovering of Acton, Kara E. (Lovering) Letourneau and her husband Larry Letourneau, also of Acton and John C. Lovering of Chelmsford. He was the brother of Royal F. Lovering and his wife Susan of Nashua and is also survived by two grandchildren. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Pantry, Supper need community support Nov 5, 2008
ACTON In order to continue to serve families during these difficult economic times, The Community Supper Food Pantry needs your help. The organization currently serves more than 150 families in Acton and bordering towns each week. (Acton Beacon, MA)
