Continuing a long-standing annual tradition, Acton Clean-Up Week freshened up our town this spring. Green Acton co-sponsors the event with the Asian American Civic Engagement Alliance (AACEA), and invites all residents — including individuals, families, and organized groups, such as scout troops — to participate. That means picking up trash and recycling in their own… Continue reading →
Grant Proposal Accepted for Recycling at Recreation Areas
From Cathy Fochtman, Recreation Director: Good news, the State recycling MassDEP SMRP Grant came through and I can be reimbursed for up to $1,250 for the purchase of recycling bin containers.
August Status of Recycling at Recreation Areas
August status report: Budget and initial fields chosen.
Green Acton Response to July Recycling / Recreation Status
An email response to this July status report. Thoughts on budget, and questions about how Green Acton can be helpful.
July 2014 Status of Recycling at Recreation Areas
Email from Town of Acton recreation director Catherine Fochtman on the status of recycling at recreation areas: budget questions, container questions, staffing questions.
Recycling at Recreation Areas
Almost every day, organized groups — including many young people — gather in large numbers at Acton’s recreation areas. Active play or sports translates to hungry and thirsty people who consume food and drink onsite. What happens when they go to recycle the various left over paper and plastic packaging and containers? In 2014, they… Continue reading →