Many people love their lawns. In the post–World War II period, they became a symbol of domestic status and beauty, and at the same time became more uniform and “greener.” And though it may seem odd to think about environmental damage and lawns at the same time, “chemical” lawns actually cause significant damage to the… Continue reading →
UPDATE: Webinar Recording Now Available: Creating Sustainable Lawns
You can now access Green Acton’s March 22 webinar with organic turf management expert Chip Osborne. So whether you couldn’t make the live event, or just need to see this great session once more, you can here: Creating Sustainable Lawns: A Webinar with Chip Osborne
Green Acton Position Statements on Town Meeting 2021 Warrant Articles 13, 14, 15, and 16
At its June 8 monthly meeting, Green Acton approved the following position statements on several Warrant Articles for the June 21 annual Town Meeting. Article 13 and Article 14 (Amend General Bylaws – Regulation of Fossil Fuels Infrastructure, and Home Rule Petition – Building with Clean Energy to Regulate Fossil Fuel Infrastructure, respectively)Green Acton supports… Continue reading →
Green Acton Public Statement re: Proposed Piper Lane Building Project, 7/9/2019
[Sent on 7/15/19 to the Board of Selectmen and the Zoning Board of Appeals, from Debra Simes (President) and Jim Snyder-Grant (Co-President), along with a request that this be taken into account in any future deliberations on this project.] This statement asserts Green Acton’s opposition to the proposed application currently under review for the Piper… Continue reading →
IBM “Field Trip”
Debra Simes and Jim Snyder-Grant, two Green Acton officers and board members, were invited to the IBM office in Littleton to explain to its Green Team and interested parties Green Acton’s work on climate, in particular, and how it works with the Town. Debra and Jim presented to 25–30 employees, and then met with some… Continue reading →
2019 Warrant Articles #33, 34, & 36: Building Moratorium, Development Rate Limitation Bylaw, Limit Size of New Single Family Houses
Neither recommend nor oppose
2019 Warrant Article #35: Non-Binding Resolution: Land Clearing Limits
Recommend
Development of a Town-wide Sustainability Policy
Since the summer of 2017, Green Acton has been advocating for a town-wide sustainability policy to be implemented. On December 10, 2018, the Board of Selectmen reviewed and passed the third draft of a proposed Acton Sustainability Policy, written by Green Acton.
Acton Sustainability Policy Approved by Board of Selectmen
On December 10, 2018, the Board of Selectmen reviewed a third draft of a proposed Acton Sustainability Policy, and passed it unanimously. It can be read at http://www.acton-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5275/Town-of-Acton-Environmental-Sustainability-Policy-Final This version incorporated suggestions from Board members and the Town Manager. Green Acton was thanked for its role in creating the original drafts, and commenting on subsequent… Continue reading →
2018 Acton Gas Leaks Forum
On March 22, 2018, Green Acton co-sponsored the Acton Gas Leaks Forum which brought together 55 citizens, students, legislators, scientists, and activists to understand the state of gas leaks in Acton and in Massachusetts. Mothers Out Front Acton used this opportunity to educate citizens, explain how their mission intersected with Green Acton’s Acton Power Choice… Continue reading →