The following statement was approved by the Green Acton Board of Directors, and sent to the Acton Planning Board on Nov. 15 for a Nov. 17 hearing on the project.
“Community Concerns” a New Feature of Green Acton Monthly Meetings
Green Acton monthly meetings — typically the second Tuesday of the month — are open and welcoming to all. One Green Acton goal is, of course, to grow the number of people working with us on initiatives that advance our mission. Another important goal is engaging voices that represent the varied members of the Acton… Continue reading →
Climate Strike Friday Sep 20
Imagine if everyone around the world who cared about making systemic changes to reduce climate change came together for a day to show those in power that the time to make changes is NOW! That day is this Friday, September 20. Actions include a 7am–9am standout at Kelley’s Corner in Acton, and a Boston rally… Continue reading →
Progress on Remediation of VOCs at WR Grace Superfund Site
Since 1985, groundwater at the WR Grace Superfund Site in southeast Acton has been extracted and treated for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Data from the 2018 annual monitoring report suggest that this remediation is making progress.
Minutes: 2019-03-12
GREEN ACTON MEETING: DRAFT Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7pm • Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room
Town Meeting 2019 Warrant Article 28 – details
At a phone and video meeting on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 4pm, a quorum of Green Acton directors agreed to take no position on Article 28, which is a change from our previous position of not recommending the article. What’s Article 28? Article 28 amends Section E39 (“Public Way Obstruction/Destruction”) of the General Bylaws… Continue reading →
Statement on new school building location
At the December 11, 2018, Green Acton meeting, this statement on the new school building location was agreed to:
Green Acton Position on Town Meeting Article 26: Great Road Water Supply
Article 26 for Acton Town Meeting 2018 is a non-binding resolution which asks Town Meeting to approve an inter-municipal agreement between Acton and Concord. In this agreement, Concord agrees to continue to provide water service to customers along Great Road (Rt 2A) in Acton. In return, Acton agrees to allow Concord to build their proposed… Continue reading →
Frequently Asked Questions about Acton’s Proposed Bag Ban
1. Will this ban hurt our local businesses? No Local grocers spend $.02 to $.05 per bag and give out 10,000+ /week. They’ll save money if customers bring their own reusable bags. Many local retailers have already voluntarily stopped using plastic checkout bags. Local retailers can advertise and collect revenue through the sale of reusable… Continue reading →
Reasons to Ban Plastic Bags
Plastic bags: pollute our land and water. Because they are so lightweight, plastic bags can travel long distances by wind and water. They litter our landscapes, get caught in fences and trees, float around in waterways, and can eventually make their way into the world’s oceans.