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 →

The WRAC Rides Again

After a year or so of down time, the  Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)  is resuming its responsibilities with a new charge and partially new membership.  The WRAC advises the Acton Board of Selectmen on issues relating to water resource systems in Acton, including water supply, surface water, groundwater, stormwater and wastewater.   WRAC meetings are… Continue reading →

Background: Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)

The Acton Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) is an official committee of the Town of Acton that advises the Board of Selectmen (BoS) on issues related to water resources in Acton, including water supply, surface water, groundwater, stormwater, and wastewater.  Meetings are approximately monthly, are open to the public, and are announced here.

How does Acton say “No” to Concord’s expansion of their Nagog Pond water treatment plant?

The dispute over Concord’s application to enlarge its water treatment plant at Nagog Pond seems to be coming down to a question of whether Acton’s elected leaders have the legal authority to say “no” to a development that is opposed by virtually every Acton resident who has submitted either oral or written testimony throughout the… Continue reading →