Boxborough News

The information below was provided by Kaat Vander Straeten. In the heart of the MetroWest where Sudbury, Maynard, Marlborough and Stow meet, stands the Assabet River Wildlife Refuge visitor center building open to the public since 2010 - an appropriate site for a recent Sustainable MetroWest gathering.

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Thaddeus "Todj" Gozdeck moved to Sudbury about 10 years ago, believing Sudbury was the right place for him and his wife to raise their family.

Two high school seniors from Acton-Boxborough Regional High School were among 26 graduating seniors recently recognized with a 2013 Kevin J. Fitzgerald Scholarship award.

A slot machine parlor at Raynham Park, the simulcast betting facility and former dog racing track, would pay the town annual fees of more than $1.1 million per year under a negotiated agreement between the developer and town officials, according to a statement from track officials.

Twenty-six graduating seniors from 14 Eastern Massachusetts high schools received a 2013 Kevin J. Fitzgerald Scholarship award.

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School will hold its graduation ceremonies today at 3 p.m. at Leary Field two days after Tropical Storm Andrea postponed celebration.

Although the first drops of the hurricane season's first tropical storm have yet to fall on Acton, the storm is already affecting the area.

There was slight resistance, but in the end the voters of Acton and Boxborough got what they wanted.

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School held celebration of this year's senior interns on May 30. This event was the final event of the Senior Internship Program and it was an opportunity for this year's interns, 53 seniors, to share their experiences with staff and A-B administration members.

The threat of continued bad weather and a soggy field postponed the Medford High School boys varsity baseball team's state tournament game to Thursday afternoon.

The price for lunch at Acton Public Schools is $2.50; the price at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School starts at $2.20 with tiered pricing to $3.10. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals.

Big Brother Big Sister Seeks Clothing Donations The Big Brother Big Sister Foundation is in need of the public's support through donations of lightly used clothing and small household items.

The Acton Police Department responded to Acton-Boxborough Regional High School on May 23 for a report of a possible drug violation.

One day last week at Lexington High School, teachers wore red clown noses as they stood before their classes.

It's been a few years in the making, but the towns of Acton and Boxborough are a simple vote away from finally having a K-12 regional school system.

Monday: Lots of sunshine and temps into the mid 70s! Tuesday: Sunny & warmer with highs in the 70s.

The traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremonies on Monday will start from Acton-Boxborough Regional High School at 10 a.m. The parade will march up Main Street and stop at the Town Common where an abbreviated ceremony will be held.

Saturday: Wet and cool. More rain. Windy and cool. Highs in the mid 50s. Sunday: More showers and wind.

Wednesday: ....And we're back to warm and muggy weather. Scattered showers/storms possible.