At the 2017 Town Meeting, a citizen’s petition put three water-related articles on the Town Meeting Warrant: Article 26: Water Resources Study Article 27: Water Resource Sharing Article 28: Affirming Acton’s Right
The Swap Shop at the Transfer Station
In 2015, the Swap Shop was launched at the Transfer Station in a small new building just downhill from the main recycling area (near the Red Cross bins). Anyone with a recycling or trash sticker can use the Swap Shop: gently used items in good condition can be donated at the shop, and items can be… Continue reading →
People’s Climate March in DC April 29 – buses and more information
Join the Jobs, Justice & Climate March in Washington DC Saturday, April 29, 2017
HEET/MAPC Gas Leaks Study
The Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) worked with the Metropolitan Area Planning Committee (MAPC) to survey 15 miles of roads in each of 15 towns, including Acton, and worked on preparing a “best practices” report on getting these leaks fixed. The report is here at this link to fixourpipes.org The survey work was completed… Continue reading →
To Acton Selectmen, Dec 2016: Part 1, climate change
Thanks for having us back to help start your conversation about natural gas use in Acton. There are a lot of health and safety reasons for reducing the use of natural gas, but tonight we want to focus on another reason: Climate Change.
To Acton Selectmen, Dec 2016. Part 2: Heat Pumps
The best current technology for heating and cooling homes and buildings is the heat pump, which comes in air source and ground source varieties
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 →
Mass Energy Green Drive Promotion
In effect through end of February 2017, there are deep discounts on electric and plug-in hybrid (EV and gas) vehicles. In addition to dealership discounts, there are potential $7500 federal tax credits and $2500 MA state rebates. Although the MOR-EV State Rebate website shows the funds being almost exhausted, the state just announced they’re putting… Continue reading →
First Lego League Presentation: Microfiber Pollution of Oceans
Acton’s First Lego League 6th grade girls’ team presented to Green Acton on microfiber pollution of the world’s oceans. Members are from different Acton schools. The team’s competition project has three parts: (1) the project they’re presenting today, for which they had to research a problem within the theme of interaction between humans and animals… Continue reading →
Chapter 201 Acts of 1884: Nagog Pond
Nagog Pond is one of the Commonwealth’s “Great Ponds” (greater than 20 acres), thus it is controlled by the State, not by any particular Town. In 1884 the State legislature laid out the rights of Acton, Concord, and Littleton to the withdrawal of water from Nagog Pond.