Politics & Government
Five Things You Need to Know Today: July 29
An Open Space Committee meeting, a call for cans and bottles for a good cause, a video of local officials responding to the debt ceiling and an art exhibit.

Meeting:
1). The Open Space Committee will meet from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Room 126 of the Acton Town Hall.
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2). The Children's Discovery Museum is hosting the "Hero Quest." From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the Museum is having a scavenger hunt where kids can help animals and people in need - learning to be a local community hero.
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3). & Donelan's Supermarket are working together with students for their upcoming Nature's Classroom's Field Trip. They are accepting donations of bottles and cans during normal business hours.
Local Officials Respond to the Debt Ceiling:
4). to watch a brief video of local officials responding to the national debt ceiling issue.
Open Art Exhibit:
5). Powers Gallery in Acton is featuring local artists and their works in a exhibit called "Familiar Places." for a video tour and check it out for yourself in person from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 144 Great Road.