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 →
What Is Happening in the NE Corner of Nagog Pond?
The floating barges, pipes, cranes, construction activity and traffic diversion at the corner of Great Road and Nashoba Road are in support of the first phase of the Town of Concord’s renovation of their Nagog Pond water treatment facility: extending and replacing the intake pipe.
Training Materials for Acton Boxborough BioBlitz 2021, April 30– May 3
Green Acton is the sponsor of the Acton Boxborough BioBlitz 2021; co-sponsors include Acton Conservation Trust, AB PIP STEM, Acton WildAware, and Boxborough Conservation Trust. We are asking Acton and Boxborough residents to join the project and contribute to the City Nature Challenge: Boston Area. Here is a slide show where you can learn more.… Continue reading →
Nagog Brook Temperature: Cooler than air in Summer, Warmer than air in Winter
by Kim Kastens & Song Leav The Green Acton Water Committee began monitoring the water temperature of Nagog Brook in the summer of 2017. After more than three years of data collection, we have established that the brook stays warm in winter relative to air temperature, and cool in summer, and rarely exceeds the temperature threshold… Continue reading →