The Power of Words
By Allen Nitschelm “The pen is mightier than the sword” is a quote from Edward Bulwer-Lytton, and it is one of the tools the Left is […]
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Dear Candidate for Board of Selectmen, Please answer these questions: Benson
By Jon Benson with Introduction and questions by Scott Smyers On behalf of Acton Forum, I contacted Jon Benson and his challenger Fran Arsenault and […]
President Biden plans to violate his tax pledge
By Allen Nitschelm Last week, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki made a startling announcement during her briefing: the White House was going to renege […]
The Long Struggle for Freedom in Massachusetts
By Scott Smyers The struggle for fair treatment of all races, under both the law and in society at large, began in Massachusetts well before […]
Two** Black Patriots Served in the Revolutionary War and Lived in Acton
By Scott Smyers When many of us learn about local history, we enjoy learning about individuals, their personalities, their participation in historical events, and even […]
Local data show a steep increase in Mental Health Problems and Substance Abuse in the Suburbs of Boston. A case against restrictive lockdowns.
By Scott Smyers The government mandated shutdowns of businesses and institutions have many obvious and some not-so-obvious consequences. I contacted the Acton Police Department and […]
Every Day Counts: A Case for Prioritizing In-person Learning
By Scott Smyers (originally posted September 8, 2020) When the lockdowns began, we were all stunned and trusted that the local, state, and federal health […]
Welcome to the NEW Acton Forum
Please bear with us while we transition to a new website. In the meantime we are welcoming any contributions. Please email any tips on stories, […]