At our December 2017 meeting, Green Acton signed on to the letter below in support of the Environmental Justice Act (H.2913 / S.426). And here is a link to a one-pager explaining this proposed legislation.
30th Annual Local Environmental Action conference: Sunday, March 5th at Northeastern University, Boston, MA
30th Annual Local Environmental Action conference: Sunday, March 5th at Northeastern University, Boston, MA Great way to connect with other towns and see what they are working on, and gain exposure to new ideas and information on climate / clean energy issues Nearly 20 workshops that cover a range of issues and skills – from… Continue reading →
2016 Green Acton comments on WR Grace cleanup plan
Below is the text of Green Acton’s 2016 letter to the EPA about the Grace cleanup site. A PDF is available here
Six zero-waste initiatives for Acton
In 2013, Green Acton presented six ideas to the Board of Selectmen on the next best steps on how to reduce material waste in Acton, and thus move the town towards a zero-waste vision. A Swap Shed, Recycling at Recreation Areas Better Communications about Recycling Require Private Haulers to Report Tonnages, Explore Trash Pricing Options Extended… Continue reading →
Planting Plan and Volunteer Opportunities
The garden design seeks to create a sustainable tribute to Charlotte, with: flower/foliage characteristics that include drought tolerance; use of native plants, herbs, daisies, groundcovers, bulbs and wildflowers; easy care; fragrant tall plants along the sidewalk to provide screening, and between the children’s library windows; spring to fall continuum of bloom; and a tapestry of… Continue reading →
Acton Climate Action Team
This now-defunct group worked on education and advocacy around climate issues.
Charles Parker on Concord’s Energy Plan, Hosted by Green Acton
Green Acton hosted Charles Parker, lead author of the “Concord Energy Master Plan.” Charles presented Concord’s energy plan, including the wider context that drives the plan (peak oil and climate change). He also related specifics on how the plan would reduce Concord’s energy footprint via actions across all sectors: town, school, residents, businesses, and the… Continue reading →
Hosted Farmland Preservation Forum
Green Acton hosted a farmland preservation forum with Mark Racicot, The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Planner, “New trends in zoning for Open Space Protection.” The MAPC reviews and comments on every open space plan submitted from the 101 cities and towns in the MAPC region. They have an in-depth knowledge of various approaches to… Continue reading →
Acton Beacon 2009 Article on Green Energy Fair
Acton Green Energy Fair focuses on improving environment Despite the gray afternoon, things took on a distinctively greenish hue at R.J. Grey Junior High School where dozens of residents gathered on May 17 to learn about the latest in renewable energy. From a Volkswagen that runs on grease left over from frying thousands of… Continue reading →