I keep my eye on the chocolate-coated pretzels as a reminder of what the season is really about.
NOT FUNDING ACTON'S BEST WORK IS LIKE A HIGH TECH COMPANY ELIMINATING R&D
Not Your Average Joe's is becoming my family's go-to place for birthday celebrations.
Will you be "lighting it up blue" on April 2, 2012?
SUPPORT OUR AWARD WINNING TOWN NURSING TEAM
Acton is making the wrong decision to increase spending in this economy and with a huge unfunded liability.
The (hopeful) triumphs and (inevitable) disasters of a nineteen-year-old's foray into the entrepreneurial world!
Did you know Americans consume about 16 million jelly beans at Easter? Read on for more fun facts!
Federal tax law allows all assets to pass to a spouse tax free and no applicable estate taxes are due until the second spouse dies. Unmarried couples, however, do not enjoy this tax advantage.
I'll use both my teaching and transportation experience to get improved results for our communities as Middlesex and Worcester's next State Senator.
Why the spike in nut allergies in kids? I've been amazed by the number of customers who have come in looking for nut-free chocolates & candies and now I'm learning about the issue through my own son.
Acton's plan to "fund" OPEB ends up with a larger OPEB obligation than we have today! Is the town serious??
Acton TV's cooking show set is ready for use!
Registering to vote should be easy, and technology allows us to make it so while maintaining security, saving money, and increasing accessibility.
A married taxpayer may bequeath an unlimited amount of assets to a spouse without triggering federal estate taxes, a practice known as the unlimited marital deduction
Acton has a plan to fund OPEB costs, but the "cure is worse than the disease." Instead of retiring the $100 million unfunded liability, the current plan will double it in 30 years.
I have launched a new Web site highlighting my support for public education and varied experiences as a licensed public school teacher, former classroom aid, ABRHS Coach and Summer School Instructor.
How do you determine how much you will need and where do you find the money for a special needs trust?
Mt. Calvary Church to Host
Do most people buy a pre-made Easter basket or do they have a special basket that is re-used every Easter and simply filled with new chocolate and candy treats?
March Workshops at Acton TV
Join the more than 500 Acton households that have signed up for a free thermal image analysis of the exterior of their house - to help find and fix energy leaks.
Brush burning
Acton's property tax bills have risen every year for the last 25 years, often faster than inflation or Proposition 2 1/2. If kept at 2.5% per year, our taxes would be half what they are now.
The average Massachusetts road, bridge, and MBTA project takes 7-10+ years to build, and that dismal fact is absolutely outrageous. Here are some ways to fix this drag on our economy.
Thin crust pizzas, subs, pasta, and more.
A qualified financial professional and tax professional can help ensure you are minimizing taxes and maximizing gains for your heirs.
Town-sponsored FREE Thermal Imaging and Energy Analysis to Acton homeowners.
For a small town, Acton has plenty of choices for grocery shopping!
How do you provide for your child with a special need while maximizing government benefits?
This month, the House passed a number of important bills, I testified on behalf of one of my legislative priorities, and attended meetings and events in Boston and throughout the district.
Senior Center proceeds on plan for Town Meeting appropriation of $140,000. Community use only on night/weekends by appointment.
Happiness leads to success. Happiness enables one to be positive and focus on moving forward.
A personal perspective from the Vice-Chair of the 2020 committee on the Tuesday night public meeting presenting the draft Acton 2020 plan, and why you will want to be there to learn and comment.
Does it matter if everyone knows how long the term of office is for US Senators or what it means to “plead the fifth”?
Town and schools release top earners in 2011: 40 employees earned over $100,000. See www.ActonForum.com for the complete list.
State Senator Jamie Eldridge has filed a state resolution calling on the U.S. Congress to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United.
Letter to the Editor
Can Acton continue to increase spending above level-service budgets while not funding our promises to pay for future retiree healthcare costs (OPEB)? Is this sustainable?
Your credit score is a number that lenders use to gauge how likely you are to repay debts on time. It is derived from information compiled in a credit report