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  Acton, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acton is an unincorporated Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California near the Antelope Valley.
Acton is roughly 20 miles northeast of the San Fernando Valley, and 47 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.
Acton has a Metrolink commuter rail station, on its border with Palmdale that is themed in an "old western" style and has been seen in various movies and commercials.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Acton,_California   (787 words)

  
 Acton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acton, California is probably named after Acton, Massachusetts by a miner from there.
Acton, Massachusetts is probably named after Acton, Suffolk (both are near towns named Sudbury).
Acton Island, Ontario in the District of Muskoka
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Acton   (343 words)

  
 Acton Massachusetts, 1890
The Fitchburg Railroad has stations at South and at West Acton; the Nashua and Lowell branches of the Old Colony Railroad intersect the eastern part of the town (the latter having a station at Ellsworth) and connect it with the roads of southern Massachusetts.
Acton village, at the centre, with its neat public buildings and private residences, its well-shaded streets and common, presents an air of quiet beauty and repose.
South Acton is the chief manufacturing part of the town, and a lively village, having several fine buildings and residences.
capecodhistory.us /Mass1890/Acton1890.htm   (640 words)

  
 Acton-Ma.com - Home
Acton is a suburban community located 25 miles northwest of Boston.
Although Acton's population has almost tripled in the last three decades, the town has retained much of its rural New England character, as evidenced by the traditional town center and green, with fine examples of historic architecture, and the stone walls and tree-lined country roads.
Acton affords a full range of services to its residents and businesses, including an active town government, top-notch libraries, a nationally accredited police department, a full-time fire department, and local and regional school systems that are ranked among the top in the state.
www.acton-ma.com   (224 words)

  
 Acton, Massachusetts, MA, real estate
Every year, new residents are drawn to Massachusetts for the diversity of culture and activities available in Boston, the picturesque seaside communities, and the quaint rural towns for which New England is known.
A day trip to one of Massachusetts’ beautiful beaches or islands is easily accessible from any part of the state, as is a trip to the Berkshires in the western part of the state.
Government: The capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is Boston, situated on the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern border of the state.
www.actonmarealestate.com   (838 words)

  
 Nashoba Brook Stone Chamber Acton Massachusetts
This chamber, the only such in Acton, is one of 350 to 400 similar structures scattered throughout New England, Putnam County NY, and eastern Canada that still stand.
This talk will describe the variety of these rock structures and their historic origin and distribution throughout Acton in order to provide a context for what is increasingly believed to be an outstanding historic and pre-historic resource.
The original soil level (determined by color) at the bottom of all the Ex Units is of the same color and under roughly the same series of layers of fill in each of the pits.
www.neara.org /actonchamber/chamber.htm   (2248 words)

  
 Acton Real Estate of houses and Homes For Sale Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The city of Acton is one of many western suburbs within the greater Boston metropolitan area.
Located a mere 25 miles northwest of Boston, 29 miles northeast of Worcester and 14 miles south of Lowell, Acton is primarily a residential community with historical architecture, extraordinary schools, affordable homes in sprawling neighborhoods and a decidedly rural, New England character.
More than 20,500 people call Acton home and city residents enjoy an active town government, top-notch libraries, a nationally accredited police department, and local and regional school systems, which are ranked among the top in the state.
www.acton-homesforsale.com   (684 words)

  
 Acton
The GTA (including Acton) is considered to be in Central Ontario.
Acton is nice because it is just small enough to be a close community with a nice mix of residential, commercial and industrial so that you can live in work in the area.
Acton also has a library, arena and swimming pool (in MSB School on Acton Blvd).
www3.sympatico.ca /ann.hamilton/ACTON.htm   (1080 words)

  
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The council, comprised of parents from around the state of Massachusetts, developed this document as part of their ongoing work to gather and disseminate effective practices that have increased parental and community involvement in Massachusetts’ schools.
Ed Burger attended by older students and their families Acton PIP has been in existence in the Acton community since the initial Mass DOE/ MassPIP grant was awarded in 2001.
Acton PIP received the PIP grant later than most communities and therefore only had 2 years to build its coalition (vs. the traditional 3 years).
www.doe.mass.edu /boe/sac/parent/faminvolve.doc   (7014 words)

  
 Acton Real Estate, Acton, Boxborough, Littleton, Maynard, Westford and suburban Boston area homes
Acton Real Estate Company is the leading independent Realtor in Acton, MA and the suburbs of Boston.
If you are interested in buying homes in the Acton area, or selling homes in the Acton area, let one of our agents provide you with a program designed specifically for you.
Acton Real Estate has been committed to supporting the local community for the last 50 years and as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations, held a Birthday Brunch that brought together current and past members of the Acton/Boxborough communities:
www.acton-realestate.com   (407 words)

  
 Acton Real Estate - Homes in the Acton, Boxborough, Littleton, Maynard, and Westford areas of Minuteman country
Acton Real Estate is committed to employing professionals with high ethical standards and good work ethics.
Acton Real Estate Company has a full time, committed professional Staff with over 150+ combined years of experience, who regularly attend ongoing educational seminars.
Acton Real Estate Company associates pride themselves on their professional expertise using the latest real estate technology, combined with personalized service and follow up.
www.acton-realestate.com /aboutus.asp   (497 words)

  
 The Acton Lions Club
The Acton Lions Club, chartered in 1955, currently has approximately ninety members who give their time freely to help those in need and the less fortunate.
Since 1955 the Acton Lions, now in their 50th year, have contributed over $400,000 to the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, which leads all Lions clubs in the State.
Membership in the Acton Lions Club is open to all without regard to race, gender or national origin.
www.actonlions.org   (208 words)

  
 BORDC: Resolution Details - Acton, Massachusetts
Whereas, the Town of Acton values a diverse population whose contributions to the community are essential to its vitality and character, and
Whereas, the Town of Acton has an historic and distinguished tradition of fighting for the civil liberties for all people as expressed in the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and
The Town Manager shall be directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Governor, Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Acton's delegation to the General Court of Massachusetts.
www.bordc.org /detail.php?id=14   (701 words)

  
 Town of Acton, Massachusetts : Official Website
The Town of Acton Health Department is launching efforts to ensure the safety of Acton residents in the event of a public health emergency.
In order to prepare for an unexpected public health threat or an infectious disease outbreak, like influenza or hepatitis A, the Health Department is working closely with health care professionals, the police and fire departments, and community groups to develop emergency plans.
Acton residents can play an important role in emergency preparedness.
www.town.acton.ma.us /departments/Health?id=74&mypage=74&myName=Health   (162 words)

  
 Mass.Gov
Acton Public Schools and Acton-Boxborough Regional School District
State Aid - Acton Boxborough School Dist. FY2004
Information specific to Acton can also be found within the following comprehensive listings:
www.mass.gov /?pageID=mg2localgovccpage&L=1&L0=home&L1=Resident&sid=massgov2&selectCity=Acton   (97 words)

  
 OVERVIEW | HOUSE PROJECTS | THIS OLD HOUSE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
This Old House rehabilitated and expanded a 1710 Colonial farmhouse in Acton, Massachusetts, working to preserve the integrity of the original structure while adding a kitchen, laundry room, family room and master suite.
Known as the Knight-Forbush Homestead, it was Acton's oldest home as well, built by one of the town's first settlers and later inhabited by a sergeant who fought in the nearby Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775.
A field trip to a house that was originally built in 1760 as a tavern in Northfield, Massachusetts.
www.thisoldhouse.com /toh/tvprograms/houseproject/overview/0,16542,198078,00.html   (698 words)

  
 Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice - Local Market Conditions
Acton has had a flurry of activity in the last 25 days of January has 8 more homes "On Deposit" in the Active Listing category So, Look for prices to start leveling off despite the slight increase in interest rates, recently.
Acton has retained much of its rural New England character, as evidenced by the traditional town center and green, with fine examples of historic architecture, and the stonewalls and tree-lined country roads.
For over one hundred links of information in and about Acton, Massachusetts, go to www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=2845 and enjoy this great resource for anyone thinking about moving to Acton or currently lives in the town and wants to find out about other resources that are or might be available to them.
realtytimes.com /rtmcrcond/Massachusetts~Acton~nickrioux   (1170 words)

  
 Acton Massachusetts History & Genealogy
Acton Town Clerk located at 472 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720 (978) 264-9615
Acton Memorial Library has a local history and genealogy section open during regular library hours.
Acton Mailing List: Subscribe to the mailing list to send email to fellow researchers of Acton by sending an email to MA-MDX-ACTON-L-request@rootsweb.com with the single word subscribe in the message subject and body.
www.rootsweb.com /~macacton   (377 words)

  
 Acton Cooperative School. Cooperative preschool in Acton, Massachusetts.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Welcome to the Acton Cooperative School, a preschool located in Acton, Massachusetts.
The preschool is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which administers a national, voluntary, professionally-sponsored accreditation system for all types of schools and child care centers.
The Acton Cooperative School is a preschool for children two-years ten months through pre-kindergarten.
www.actoncoop.org   (110 words)

  
 Welcome to ACTON FAMILY NETWORK (AFN)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
Acton Family Network (AFN), based in Acton, Massachusetts, is a non-profit group of local parents working together to increase and improve Acton's resources for families with young children.
AFN members share the goal of connecting with other parents and families in order to develop social, recreational, and cultural opportunities for Acton families and their young children.
AFN offers theme parties throughout the year, monthly storyhours and craft hours, a babysitting co-op, weekly outings, a book group, weekly playgroups, educational seminars, mom's night out, a scrapbooking club, a newsletter, and much more.
www.actonfamily.org   (105 words)

  
 Theatre III
This is the fiftieth year that Theatre III has been offering high-quality community theatre in Acton, Massachusetts.
Following the Sunday performance, all Theatre III alumni are invited to a barbecue at the theatre.
This council is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
www.theatreiii.org   (197 words)

  
 Acton Real Estate Agents, Acton Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Acton
We also have information on Acton home selling, home buying, mortgages, insurance, movers and other realty services for anyone looking to sell a home or buy a home in Acton, MA.
HomeGain provides Acton, Massachusetts real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Acton realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Acton real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Acton home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Acton real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/MA/acton.html   (480 words)

  
 Attorney Steven Graham, Graham & Harsip, P.C., Acton, Massachusetts
Steven graduated fro the University of Massachusetts in 1965 with a major in business and obtained his law degree from Boston University in 1969.
Steven's strong community ties and dedication to serving local clients stem both from his law practice and from having lived in Acton and Concord since 1966.
Steven has a distinctive familiarity with the local towns and their regulatory boards and was instrumental in establishing the Acton Community Housing Corporation.
www.graham-harsip.com /Bio/StevenGraham.asp   (208 words)

  
 (Actonbowladrome - ) Acton Bowl A Drome
Acton Bowladrome and Arcade is a family-owned and operated business.
in Acton, Massachusetts for more than 35 years.
Our number-one goal at Acton Bowladrome and Arcade is to make sure that you and your whole
www.actonbowladrome.com   (98 words)

  
 Acton Bed Breakfast Inn Massachusetts Vacation Rental Apartment Lodging Cottage Accommodation New England Hotel MA East ...
The Acton House, a classic Queen Anne Victorian built in 1868, offers both short-and long-term vacation rental lodging on Great Hill next to hundreds of acres of conservation land an hour from the ocean and 45 minutes by train from Boston.
The Acton House offers guests a wide range of accommodations, including everything from single and double individual guest rooms to fully furnished one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.
For those traveling with children or who just want to accommodate their inner child, The Children's Discover Museum is only five minutes away by foot.
www.virtualcities.com /ons/ma/b/mab8101.htm   (424 words)

  
 Acton PIP Home Page
Acton PIP is a volunteer organization promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.
Acton PIP parents, educators, and community partners work together to offer STEM enrichment activities for students and their families.
PIP encourages making math part of everyday life and using math games in the curriculum.
www.actonpip.org   (199 words)

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