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• Acton promotes five police officers (actonexchange.org) — Acton residents packed Town Hall on September 22 to celebrate promotions for five local police officers, including a new deputy chief, two lieutenants, and two sergeants. Town leaders praised the department's professionalism while families pinned new badges, marking a significant moment for Acton's public safety team.
• Acton residents to participate in the 38th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk (actonexchange.org) — Thirty-one Acton residents are gearing up to join thousands of walkers in the Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday, October 4, raising money for Dana-Farber's cancer research and care. You can choose distances along the Boston Marathon route or walk virtually, with registration discounts and volunteer opportunities still available for anyone in Acton who wants to participate.
• India Association of Greater Boston Reports Expanded Programs, State Recognition (southasianherald.com) — Acton residents recently hosted more than 4,000 people at NARA Park Amphitheater for India Association of Greater Boston's India Day celebration, featuring hundreds of performers and special guests. The group also expanded programs, earned new state recognitions, and partnered with regional institutions on cultural, youth, and senior-focused events across Greater Boston.
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