A Second First Day of School for Acton Students

1. First Day of School: While many of Acton's students started yesterday, students in grades 8, 10, 11 and 12 will start today, Aug. 28. 

2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Morrison Farm Committee at 7:30 a.m. at Acton Town Hall, the School Committees transition policy subcommittee at 8:15 a.m. at RJ Grey Junior High School, the Land Stewardship Committee at 4 p.m. at Acton Town Hall, the Acton 2020 Committee at 7:30 p.m. at Acton Town Hall and the Transportation Advisory Committee at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. 

3. ICYMI: In case you missed it, yesterday we shared the story of an Acton company named among the 5,000 fastest-rising in the United States. If you haven't yet, definitely check it out. 

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5. Storms are Threatening: There's a chance of showers today, with a high of 79, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts more possible rain overnight and a low of 60.