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Tuesday, January 20th --- Joanne Bissetta, Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market. The mission of the Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market is to showcase local sustainable agriculture and promote organic practices; to educate the public on food and agriculture topics; to provide for direct, informed relationships between farmers and consumers; and to benefit local farmers and the local economy, as well as public health, community vitality, and regional environmental and economic sustainability.
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This is the Acton Lions Club 70th Anniversary
First Vice President Barbara DeFlorio
Second Vice President Rich Langin
Treasurer Dan Busse
Financial Secretary Mike Kaminski
Membership: Mike Kaminski
Program Chairperson Jon Benson
Publicity Social Media Gary Kappel
A poem in honor of the 2025–2026 Board
In the heart of Acton’s bustling town,
Where service shines like gold,
A pride of Lions stands together—
Courageous, kind, and bold.
At the helm sits Gary Kappel,
President with steady hand;
A guiding star, a voice of calm,
Who helps this mighty pride withstand.
Rich Langin, First Vice President,
A planner sharp and true,
Steps in with vision, heart, and grit—
A leader through and through.
Then Barbara DeFlorio, Second Vice,
Adds warmth and wisdom’s spark;
Her steady light keeps meetings bright
When evenings wander dark.
Lee Daniel, pen in motion,
Keeps the minutes firm and clear—
A Secretary who captures
Every moment, every year.
Treasurer Dan Busse balances
Each dollar, cent, and due;
With careful hands and trusted mind,
He sees the budget through.
And guarding all things financial,
Mike Kaminski stands with pride—
A steward of the members’ trust,
Always working by our side.
With Kaminski, Bill Mullin,
And Andy Heiniluoma too,
Membership grows stronger
As this dedicated trio moves anew.
For programs rich and varied,
Jon Benson plans each theme—
From speakers grand to evenings full
Of fellowship and team.
Publicity and social stories
Find their spark in Gary’s art;
A photo here, a post out there—
He lifts the Club with heart.
And Rich, the mighty Bulletin Editor,
Keeps the news both sharp and bright,
Each issue crafted carefully,
A pleasure to read each night.
The Directors stand as steady oak:
Gib Smith, Bill Ryan, Brian Lentrichia—
One-year guardians of the pride.
And for two-year terms, with equal strength,
Jeff Colucci, Tom Cates, Peter Grant
Walk proudly by their side.
The laughter rings when Brian Flood,
Our Tail Twister, takes the floor—
A joke, a smile, a playful fine—
He keeps us wanting more.
And guarding banners, bells, and gear,
Mickey McGurl, our loyal Tamer,
Ensures the meeting’s spirit shines
With pride and perfect glamour.
Branding’s torch—bright, polished, strong—
Is once again in Gary’s care,
A craftsman shaping how the Lions
Appear to all, everywhere.
So, here is to Acton’s noble pride—
A Board both strong and true;
With hearts that serve, hands built for work,
And a bond that always grew.
May their service light the pathway,
May their fellowship inspire,
For in the Acton Lions’ story
Burns a warm and timeless fire.
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