68-year-old Massachusetts priest dies from injuries sustained in bicycle versus SUV collision
The bicyclist involved in a collision with a SUV on Route 138 in Milton on Wednesday succumbed to his injuries, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said Saturday. The bicyclist, 68-year-old Father James B. Doran of Milton, was taken to a Boston trauma center following the collision and was pronounced deceased...
Mass State Lottery: $100,000 Prize Sold at Shell Gas Station
A Massachusetts State Lottery instant ticket worth $100,000 was recently sold at a Shell gas station,...
Is a New England Serial Killer Inching Closer to Hudson Valley?
Maybe I've been listening to too many True Crime podcasts, but as of late I have been seeing numerous reports about bodies found scattered across New England. According to recent reports, remains have been found of 8 different people from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The remains, which according to...
High food prices force non-profit grocery store chain to shut down
Daily Table, a non-profit grocery store with several locations in Massachusetts, is shutting down. The store, which was founded by former Trader Joe's executive Doug Rauch in 2015, aimed to provide easier access to affordable, healthy food in Greater Boston. Daily Table closing Rauch told WBZ-TV in 2019 that it was a...
Town Meeting Articles 30, 31: Amend zoning bylaws concerning accessory dwelling units and “Habitat...
Acton has two sets of detailed bylaws, the General Bylaws of the Town of Acton and the Town of Acton Zoning Bylaw. At the 2025 Town Meeting, Articles 30 and 31 proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw. Article 32 and 33, covered in a separate Acton Exchange story, proposed change to the General Bylaws.
Town Meeting Article 1: Choosing Town Officers
The following officers were nominated and elected:. Leo Fochtman for Trustee of the Elizabeth White Fund. Robert Vanderhoof for Trustee of the Acton Firefighters’ Relief Fund. Sheryl M. Ryder for Trustee of the Charlotte Goodnow Fund. Monica Biswas for Trustee of the West Acton Citizens Library. The nominations were...
McManus Manor groundbreaking: rain is no deterrent
On May 6, an assemblage of local and state officials crowded into a large white tent (rain-proof, thank goodness) to celebrate the groundbreaking of a housing development named after the late Betty McManus, a longtime director of the Acton Housing Authority. The complex, expected to open in June, 2026, will...
Anchor and Pastor Liz Walker writes book, speaks to Friends of the COA
Liz Walker, author, pastor, and former Channel 4 TV news anchor, captivated an audience of 85 at the Acton Senior Center on Tuesday, May 6 as she explained her journey from News Anchor to author of No One Left Alone. Dressed in deep purple with a spring green cardigan, Walker was relaxed and engaged, and explained...
Where You’ll Discover The Best Tent Camping In Massachusetts
Are you ready for a vacation, Massachusetts? It's interesting to see how many of us prefer to spend our well-earned, well-deserved time off. Vacation, for some of us, means being totally pampered at a 5-star luxury resort. For other folks, vacation means taking a break on a nice, sunny, warm...
Massachusetts Restaurant Named Best Waterfront Dining in the Country
There is a lot to love about living in Massachusetts. From its iconic Cape Cod beaches to the bustling Boston metro area and all the way to the peaceful hills of the Berkshires. Massachusetts truly has something for everyone. Whether you were born and raised in Massachusetts or are a...
