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Articles by Scott Smyers

About Scott Smyers
I was born in Pittsburgh, PA, grew up in Boxborough and graduated from AB in 1989. After living in other parts of MA and two years in Louisiana, I settled in Acton with my family in 2002. I work as a wildlife biologist and am dedicated to promoting conservation and appreciating biodiversity. I'm also passionate about community issues and individual rights.

MA Prosecutor Targets Anti-VAX Protestor from the Acton Discovery Museum Incident. Wasn’t He Already Beaten Enough?

August 9, 2023 Scott Smyers 6

By Scott Smyers It has been over a year since another day that will live in infamy in Acton. On July 8, 2022, Fred Smith […]

Acton Man Who Beat Someone with a Pipe Avoids Criminal Charges (14 min listen)

April 2, 2023 Scott Smyers 0

By Scott Smyers Last summer, Fred Smith was caught on video at the Acton Discovery Museum arguing with non-violent protestors. He destroyed their property and […]

Senator Eldridge Blocks Law: Revenge Porn Remains Legal in Massachusetts

February 1, 2023 Scott Smyers 0

By Scott Smyers Revenge Porn is self explanatory. When two consenting adults (Persons A and B) take photos or video of themselves nude for their […]

UPDATE: Senator Eldridge’s Election Interference Organization Suffers Another Loss

October 18, 2022 Scott Smyers 3

By Scott Smyers As reported in Acton Forum on August 15, Senator Eldridge actively interfered with citizens collecting signatures for a ballot question over the […]

Acton Resident Arrested at Children’s Discovery Museum. Pepper spray, Swinging PVC Pipe, Protestors and more.

July 26, 2022 Scott Smyers 5

By Scott Smyers On July 8 there was a group of medical freedom protestors gathered at the Acton Discovery Museum, a local business focused on […]

The Long Struggle for Freedom in Massachusetts

February 28, 2021 Scott Smyers 12

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

February 10, 2021 Scott Smyers 8

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 […]

Acton Leaders are Quick to Accuse, Slow to Apologize

January 19, 2021 Scott Smyers 1

Response to Hate Incident and Acton Police Investigation Shows Bias By Scott Smyers and Charlie Kadlec Immediately after the December 17, 2020 hateful, racist and […]

The Colonial Was Voted Down, but was the Process Fair?

December 2, 2020 Scott Smyers 1

By Scott Smyers The AB School Committee last met on November 19, 2020. The Colonial was NOT on the agenda except for an issue related […]

Local data show a steep increase in Mental Health Problems and Substance Abuse in the Suburbs of Boston. A case against restrictive lockdowns.

September 24, 2020 Scott Smyers 0

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 […]

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