Beacon in Action

May 15 sneak peek

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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Here’s a glimpse at our front page coming out tomorrow…

Online poll: Who’s your favorite Boxborough candidate?

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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Residents in Boxborough are gearing up for the annual Town Election on Monday, May 19, where they will have to choose two selectmen from three candidates. For our unscientific, informal poll, we want to know who your favorite candidate of the three is. Please comment on this post if you want to expound on your vote. For more on the race, visit our Your Vote page.

May 8 sneak peak

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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Here’s a look at this week’s front page…

May 1 edition sneak peak

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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Here’s a look at tomorrow’s front page today!

Should Boxborough voters support selling off a portion of Flagg Hill?

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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Debate just keeps getting more heated in Boxborough over the potential sale of a portion of Flagg Hill to purchase another plot on Stow Road. So let us know what you think and feel free to share your reasons why in the comment are of this post.

April 24 sneak peak

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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This edition is all about Patriots Day…

Online Poll: Where should sidewalks go?

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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The Acton Sidewalk Committee is working hard to build consensus regarding where new sidewalks should go in town.

And at Town Meeting last week, residents expressed their displeasure with a plan for a Main Street sidewalk.

So do you think sidewalks are more urgently needed in neighborhoods or on main roads? Please feel free to leave a comment to expound on your vote.

April 17 sneak peak

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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Here’s a look at this week’s paper before it hits news stands.

Online Poll: Should Town Meeting be quicker?

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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OK, for the first time in my memory Town Meeting spanned four nights over two weeks. The meetings each ran close to four hours. And the number of residents dwindled each evening. So this week’s informal, unscientific poll asks, Should Acton Town Meeting be quicker? Please vote below and feel free to expound on your answer in the comment section of the blog post (not the poll).

Cycling bears

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Robert Burgess
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Keep this video in mind as you pass cyclists in Acton and Boxborough. The trees are getting ready to bloom. The birds are back. And bikers are hitting the streets once again. Be careful who you share the road with.