Acton/Boxboro/Maynard Action

12/03/2026

59th Annual Ham & Turkey Raffle
At Stony Brook Fish & Game
(128 Lowell Road – Westford) Sunday March 29th – 1PM
20 Easter Hams and 20 Turkeys raffled on a spin wheel
*Sirloin Strips, Prime Ribs and others are also being raffled off. Raffle tickets on sale at the event! $1500 Cash drawing as well! (Drawing tickets on sale now – see any Stony Brook member) Open to the public.
Food and beverages will also be available.

03/03/2026

05/02/2026

TICKETS now on sale for HONK! Performances March 20, 21, 22 and 27, 28, 29, at the Dragonfly Theater, 16 Charter Road, Acton.

All performances are relaxed/sensory friendly and feature ASL interpretation and open captioning. There will be audio-described performances on the second weekend.

Information and tickets at www.OpenDoorTheater.org.

IMAGE ID: Graphic of flyer with yellow background. The word HONK is made of nailed wooden planks. The letter “O” is a hatching egg with a duckling’s beak sticking out of the shell shouting “HONK”. Original logo artwork by Nala J. Wu.

15/07/2025

Looking for something to do this summer? Why not check out our Community Calendar for local events?

July 15 Tuesday view all events Roudenbush Community Market When: Tuesday, Jul. 15, 3:00PM Where: 25 Depot Street, Westford New and exciting vendors every week from July 1 – August 26th, 3-7PM. July 15 – Local Business and non-profits, over 40 vendors will be in attendance – shop local!Vendors...

01/05/2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Visit Boxborough Resident
The following article has been condensed for print. To read the full article, visit BoxboroughNews.org/news
Saturday, April 19, started out as most mornings do for Joel Richman, a long time Boxborough resident. It was just after 8 a.m. when Richman headed outside with his two dogs for their morning walk in the woods behind his house.
After about five minutes, Richman told Boxborough News, the dogs emerged from the woods and started barking and running toward his driveway; Richman ran after them to the front of his house. When he reached the front of his house, Richman said, he saw that at least six plain clothes officers “had surrounded his house” and “one was banging on his front door.” At least six unmarked vehicles lined the street in front of his home, Richman recalled.
The officers identified themselves as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, Richman said. They informed him that they were looking for someone who was using his address, but they did not give any specifics.
Richman told Boxborough News that the first 30 seconds after he came back to his house were “terrifying…It happened so fast…these guys were not there five minutes ago. Within minutes, they had the house surrounded.”
When asked to comment, Boxborough Police Chief John Szewczyk provided the following statement to Boxborough News: “US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) contacted Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch District (NVRDD) who in turn contacted the Boxborough Police Department to make us aware that they were in Boxborough and would be conducting an investigation. Boxborough Police was not on scene and did not provide assistance to ICE.” Boxborough Police has received no further communication from ICE regarding the case.
When asked about Boxborough Police policy “not to voluntarily comply with ICE detainer requests absent a judicial warrant,” Chief Szewczyk indicated that the policy is rooted in state law.
In 2017, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held in Commonwealth v. Lunn that Massachusetts law does not provide law enforcement the authority to hold individuals based solely on a federal civil immigration detainer. An ICE detainer is not a judicial warrant; it is an administrative request from a federal agency. Accordingly, holding an individual beyond their lawful release time solely based on an ICE detainer is considered an unlawful arrest under Massachusetts law.
If police or ICE are at your home, you have rights under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of your immigration status. For “know your rights” information, you can visit the American Civil Liberties Union page: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights -or-ice-are-at-my-home

Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.

01/05/2025

Boxborough News Celebrates Two Years
It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since we launched Boxborough News.
In that time, we’ve published more than 1,000 stories, sent almost 100 weekly email newsletters to our ever-growing list of subscribers, and posted countless stories and photos on social media.
We started this project with a small group of volunteers dedicated to creating a resource for unbiased news and information about town government and community events.
Over the past two years, we’ve been able to increase our coverage of town boards and committees and add lifestyle columns such as Pam’s Gardening Tips, Mediations with Ann, and Sustainability Matters.
Each week, we are amazed by how much is happening in our town. We know that there are many more stories than our small team can cover. We’re looking for volunteers to report on town issues, write special features, cover high school sports and performing arts, and help us with social media.
If you would like to contribute to Boxborough News in any way, we would like to hear from you. Please reach out to us at [email protected].
As always, we are grateful to the publisher of Action Unlimited for providing print space for Boxborough News and helping us grow our audience.
We are also grateful for the hard work and dedication of our team members: Al Murphy, Ann Seymour, Anne McNeece, Barbara Birt, Brittany Zorn, Ellen Hickey, Isabella Hill, James Rober, John Fallon, Joy Mendonez, Mary Pavlik, Nathaniel Kim, Pam Collins, Sharon Garde, Sunitha Paravasthu, and Susan Bak.
Lastly, we thank you, our readers, for the encouragement and positive feedback you’ve given us. It keeps us going!
Abby Reip & Cassie LaRussa
Editors
Boxborough News
Visit www.BoxboroughNews.org for the latest news stories and community features, as well as calendars and notices about local events in Boxborough and surrounding towns.
Subscribe to receive a free weekly email newsletter from Boxborough News at https://www.boxboroughnews.org/subscribe.

Boxborough News is committed to independent, neutral reporting of town news and information

01/05/2025

17 Animal Rescues Join PAWS IN THE PARK
this Sunday, May 4, 10 am - 3 pm
Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, Sudbury
Have you been thinking of adopting a pet?
Join Save A Dog this Sunday, May 4, from 10 am to 3 pm on the grounds of historic Longfellow’s Wayside Inn in Sudbury as we celebrate the 25th Annual PAWS IN THE PARK – one of the largest gatherings of people and pups in New England!
Rain or shine, this is the place to be for canine and family fun!
This year, PAWS IN THE PARK also offers a great opportunity to visit with representatives of 17 animal rescues from Massachusetts and beyond, and meet some of their amazing, adoptable pets.
Joining in the day-long festivities are:
• Baypath Humane Society (Hopkinton)
• B.O.N.E.S. (Beagles of New England States - NH)
• Brown Dog Coalition and Rescue (Hopkinton)
• Buddy Dog (Sudbury)
• Collie Rescue League of New England (VT)
• Commonwealth Cats (Peabody)
• Crops and Flops Rescue (Westminster)
• Greyhound Friends (Hopkinton)
• Long Island Bulldog Rescue (NY)
• Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (Salisbury)
• National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NY)
• Northeast Coonhound Rescue (Lexington)
• Paw-Affection Dachshund Rescue (Taunton)
• PittieLove Rescue (Framingham)
• Save A Dog (Sudbury)
• Stray Pets in Need (Natick)
• Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (Hudson)
Don’t miss this celebration filled with music, food vendors, kids games and face painting, dog games and contests, a dog agility course with try-outs, alumni and littermate reunions, raffles and a silent auction... plus 67 vendors and exhibitors.
Special highlights include a Group Dog Walk at 11 am led by Anna Meiler, WBZ News Anchor and host of WBZ’s Sunday morning “Pet Parade.”
The Adoptable Dogs Parade at noon will feature dogs from our participating rescue organizations.
And TRAX, the Worcester Railers Hockey Club mascot, will make a special appearance right after the parade from at 12:30 pm.
Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children 5-12.
Kids under 5 are free, and strollers are welcome.
(Admission is waived for those who set up a personal online pledge page and raise $15 or more. Go to www.saveadog.org/paws2025-pledges.asp)
And of course bring your dog—if they enjoy being around people and other dogs—on a 6 foot or shorter leash (no retractable leashes, please).
All proceeds from PAWS IN THE PARK benefit the life-saving rescue and adoption work of Save A Dog, a 501c3 tax exempt humane society.
Now entering its 27th year, Save a Dog has found loving forever homes for more than 8,500 pets through its Sudbury shelter and dedicated network of foster homes.
See you Sunday!

01/05/2025

Tom Denney Nature Camp Register Now!
The camp in Bolton is for students entering Kindergarten through High School.
Activities include swimming, games in the fields and woods, arts & crafts, songs, tracking, hiking, campfires to roast hot dogs and marshmallows, building shelters, Animal Adventures, Predator and Prey, The Amazing Race & more.
Campers entering grades 6th-9th in the Eco Adventures program will play kayaking games on the pond, laser tag in the woods, nighttime activities on Thursday and dinner and s’mores, water guns, an adventure hike, team building activities & more.
Counselors-in-Training must be entering 9th grade or above and attend Orientation June 24- and then choose two weeks or more to be at camp.
There are 6 weekly sessions that run June 30 – August 8, Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm.
Before/After Care is available!
Campers from all towns are welcome!
See the website for more details and to register: tomdenneynaturecamp.org
Questions: [email protected] (best means of communication) or 978-429-3004 (voice mail)

01/05/2025

The Council on Aging at the Human Services & Senior Center is located at 30 Sudbury Rd, Rear.
Telephone: 978-929-6652
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.actoncoa.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/actoncoa​
Hours: Mon, Wed & Thurs: 8:00am-5:00pm, Tues 8:00am-7:30pm, and Fri 8:00am-12noon

Monday Movie Matinee

The Russians Are Coming The Russians Are Coming

Monday, May 5th, 1:00-3:05pm
(1966) Comedy depicts the chaos and hysteria that follows the grounding of a Soviet submarine off the coast of fictional Gloucester Island, Massachusetts. Directed by Norman Jewison; stars Eva Marie Saint, Carl Reiner, Alan Arkin, Brian Keith, and Jonathan Winters

Acton Songsters with Ed Knights
Wednesdays, May 7th and 21st, 1:00-1:45pm
Open to all seniors/free
Join Ed Knights for this group that sings familiar popular songs and learns the mechanics of singing. Don’t worry about your level of singing—the group is open to anyone interested in singing. Lyrics provided. Sign up with the COA if you are new to the group. See page 4 for information on this month’s performance.

Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
Wednesdays, May 7th and 21st, 3:00-4:30pm
**Note change of meeting day for this month**
Open to all caregivers of older adults/free
Caregivers of older adults, please join Julie Norstrand, PhD, MSW, for this group that meets via Zoom and offers practical and emotional support. New participants always welcome! The challenging work of caregiving may leave you feeling stretched thin, which may cause feelings of exhaustion and isolation. Julie ensures safe, non-judgmental settings where members can share and learn from one another and witnesses the strong bonds that develop between members. If you are new to the group, please sign up with the Council on Aging at [email protected]. Funded by an Executive Office of Aging & Independence grant.

Technology Help Appointments with Acton Memorial Library
Thursday, May 8th, 10:00-11:00am
Acton seniors only
Need help with common smartphone (iPhone or Android), tablet or laptop functions? Join Olivia Wennerod, Acton Memorial Library Adult Programming Librarian, at the Senior Center for one-on-one help with your device! Bring your fully charge device and your questions, and Olivia will troubleshoot technology problems alongside you. If Olivia can’t help with a specific problem you are having, she will do her best to find the right resources that can help you. Call the COA to reserve a 15-minute appointment.

Fraud Prevention Tips with Middlesex Savings Bank
Thursday, May 8th, 1:00-2:30pm
Open to all seniors/free
Fraud department specialists from Middlesex Savings Bank will discuss the recent frauds and scams that are targeting seniors in our community. Ways to identify fraud & prevent being scammed will be covered.

The 20th Century: A 1920-1929 Review with Dawn Gomez
Thursday, May 8th, 2:00-3:00pm
Open to all seniors/free
It’s now time to take a deep dive into the third decade of the 20th century. The progressive era is over and the 1920’s was the decade when modern society began. Americans were excited by the technological advances that were becoming a part of their lives. But they were also a little frightened, for technology was changing the world faster than ever before. For many Americans, it was a time when they felt torn between the simple, traditional rural life and the new Jazz Age that beckoned from the city. From the introduction of the radio that reached right into people’s homes to women who could now vote showing a new spirit of independence. From cheaper cars that could carry Americans farther from home than ever before to the restrictions of Prohibition and hatred stirred up by the Ku Klux Klan. It was a blooming and booming decade…until it wasn’t. Americans were buying on credit, living it up and expecting that their prosperity would continue until the stock market crash of 1929 hit. Suddenly the bright lights of the Jazz Age went dark as if America had gone from a carefree summer into a freezing winter. Come and learn more and share your own family stories as well. Dawn Gomez, Reminiscing Round Table founder, provides topic-based programs for seniors at several local assisted living and senior center communities

Coffee and Conversation with Tracy Woods
Friday, May 9th through 30th, 10:00-11:00am
Open to all/free
Join Tracy Woods for a weekly coffee and conversation group where you can talk about what’s on your mind with your peers. Tracy Woods is a certified Older Adult Peer Specialist. All are welcome to this joint venture between the Acton Council on Aging and the Northeast Independent Living Program.

Acton COA | Acton Senior Center

01/05/2025

“ALWAYS GRATEFUL FOR ANOTHER WEDNESDAY”
“All are Welcome.”
Spring has arrived. Mother Nature always returns us to many colors and warmer temps in May. Please, join neighbors and friends at the tables in Fellowship Hall. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you.
Where: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton 472 Massachusetts Ave. Acton MA 01720
Time: Dinner is served 4:30pm – 5:45pm Doors will open at 4:15pm. Please, do not enter prior so our volunteers can prepare your Supper.
Parking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door.
May 2025 Menu
5/7 Cinco de Mayo – Mexican Burrito Bake
Sponsored by United Church of Christ Congregational, Boxborough
5/14 Amish Casserole with Burger and Pasta with Cheese
Sponsored by The Acton Lions Club
5/21 Pork Chops with Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Sponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper
5/28 Raviolis And Meatballs
Sponsored by Kate Zhong and Friends
** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy.
We are so grateful for the support and dedication of so many individuals, community organizations, church members and the team of our Supper volunteers. Together we hope that each meal we share will bring us closer together.
http://www.mtcalvaryacton.org/Community-Supper http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA

Every Wednesday , between 4:30PM and 5:30pm we will have a sit-down dinner at Mt. Calvary Lutheran. Doors open at 4:15pm. All are welcome!