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 →
Acton Cleanup WEEK: April 27-May 5
Please mark your calendars and plan to participate Acton Cleanup Week: April 27 – May 5
Minutes: 2019-03-12
GREEN ACTON MEETING: DRAFT Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7pm • Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room
Ban the Bag Campaign Success
Green Acton played a substantial role in passing the “Ban the Bag” Warrant Article at 2019 Spring Town Meeting. The bylaw will go into effect on January 1, 2020, and will ban provision to customers of single-use, plastic bags at checkout stands in a variety of stores around Acton.
Advocacy on Stormwater Articles
Green Acton advocated, at the 2019 Town Meeting, for the passage of two stormwater articles that would reform the way stormwater runoff is handled during construction projects. Both articles passed, and subsequent votes by the Acton Board of Selectmen enabled the implementation of new stormwater protocols.
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 →
2019 Warrant Article #5: Kelley’s Corner Supplemental Engineering and Appraisal Services
Neither recommend nor oppose
2019 Warrant Article #28: Amend General Bylaws: Public Way Permits
Neither Recommend nor Oppose
2019 Warrant Article #29: Amend Town Charter: Planning Board Membership
Oppose
2019 Warrant Articles #30 & 31: Accessory Units
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