A Night of Decisions and Clickers at AB Regional High

Overflow Crowds and Overwhelming Support: Acton Shows Up for Education

Over 4,000 Actonians Convene for Historic Budget Override Vote

Last night, Acton Boxborough Regional High School transformed into a bustling hub of civic engagement, with every nook and cranny from auditoriums to gymnasiums packed to the rafters. The draw? A critical vote on the Budget Override. The scene resembled less of a town meeting and more of a rock concert for fiscal responsibility.

As you approached the grand entrance to our humble regional high school, the air was thick with anticipation—and a notable imbalance in campaign fervor. "Yes" volunteers dotted the landscape, their enthusiasm as palpable as the absence of their "No" counterparts. After a swift ID check, I was handed the tool of democracy for the evening: a voting clicker, not unlike those used in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, but with significantly higher stakes.

The highlight of the evening was the school budget vote—drama included, free of charge. In a twist that could have been scripted for a sitcom, a school bus full of voters chugged in an hour late. There was a brief moment of political theater as officials debated if we should wait. The decision? Proceed with the vote—turns out, the latecomers wouldn't tip the scales much, except perhaps in a comedy of errors.

After a tense ten-minute wait, the projector screen lit up with the results. The "Yes" had it, with a staggering more than 75% in favor, echoing through the gym with a mix of relief and jubilation. It was a night that underscored Acton's commitment to education, with the community voting not just with clickers but with their hearts, and ultimately, their wallets.

In Acton, we might be the only town where a school bus can almost derail a budget meeting. But as always, we move forward, together, proving that when it comes to education, we're all aboard—better late than never!

Were you there? What did you think of the whole process? Let us know below!