Acton’s annual Town Meeting takes place on Monday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 17 in the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School auditorium. More information, including comprehensive information on the meeting’s Warrant Articles, is available in the Warrant Booklet The Green Acton Board of Directors has reviewed the Warrant Articles, and has endorsed the following articles: 41,… Continue reading →
Town Meeting Warrant Article #49: Authorizing the Town of Acton to Establish a Minimum Charge for a Checkout Bag
Please attend Acton’s Annual Town Meeting on May 17 and VOTE YES to establish a charge for checkout bags. On May 17, voters at (the second night of) Acton’s Annual Town Meeting — starting at 7pm at ABRHS — will consider two potential new bylaws intended to diminish some of the consequences of living in… Continue reading →
Acton Town Meeting Article #48: Polystyrene and Disposable Plastic Reduction Bylaw
Please attend Acton’s Annual Town Meeting and vote May 17 to reduce polystyrene and plastic utensils. On May 17, voters at (the second night of) Acton’s Annual Town Meeting will consider two potential new bylaws intended to diminish some of the consequences of living in a “use-and-toss” era. Here you can learn more about one… Continue reading →
Volunteer for the Acton Swap Shop
The Town of Acton Swap Shop is looking for volunteers! Have you loved visiting the Swap Shop? Are you a people person? Will you have a few hours this year to volunteer doing something fun?
Nagog Brook Had a Warm Year in 2021
by Kim Kastens and Song Leav As Green Acton reported in November 2021, Nagog Brook in western Acton experienced unusually high stream flow in the summer of 2021. This post reports that during that same time interval, Nagog Brook’s water temperature was also unusually high.
Q&A with 2022 candidate for Acton Water District Commissioner
There is one candidate this year for the position of Commissioner of the Acton Water District (AWD): Barry Rosen. This post contains Mr. Rosen’s answers to questions prepared by the Green Acton Water Committee to inform the voters about some current issues and opportunities facing the District, and the candidate’s thoughts on how to address… Continue reading →
Energize Acton: Mobilize Against Climate Change!
Green Acton has been working with the Town of Acton and the Acton Climate Coalition to create a way for everyone in Acton to participate in reducing their carbon footprint — a key part of the Acton mobilization to address our Climate Emergency. Please join that effort by visiting EnergizeActon.org, where you can sign up,… Continue reading →
Nagog Brook Streamflow: Torrent in Winter, Trickle in Summer — But Not This Year
by Kim Kastens and Song Leav The Green Acton Water Committee has monitored the stream level of Nagog Brook since the summer of 2017. The general pattern we have seen is a low and consistent streamflow during the summer and into the fall, followed by a high and variable streamflow during the winter and spring.… Continue reading →
Green Acton Position Statements on Town Meeting 2021 Warrant Articles 13, 14, 15, and 16
At its June 8 monthly meeting, Green Acton approved the following position statements on several Warrant Articles for the June 21 annual Town Meeting. Article 13 and Article 14 (Amend General Bylaws – Regulation of Fossil Fuels Infrastructure, and Home Rule Petition – Building with Clean Energy to Regulate Fossil Fuel Infrastructure, respectively)Green Acton supports… Continue reading →
Acton Power Choice GREEN Video Primer
Acton Power Choice GREEN is the quickest and easiest way for Acton households to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions significantly (and support the regional renewables sector)! The program, launched in 2017, provides 100% renewably sourced electricity, from Northeast generation projects, at stable and competitive rates. Check out this short presentation, brought to you by Green… Continue reading →