PFAS: News You Can Use
A previous Green Acton post described a family of emerging contaminants, called PFAS, which have recently been found in the drinking water supplies of Acton and many other towns. This post will help residents think about actions that they might want to take, whether that be learning more, installing a water filter in their homes,… Continue reading →
PFAS Panel Discussion Oct. 14
Green Acton and the League of Women Voters–Acton Area are sponsoring an educational panel discussion on PFAS in drinking water. Panelist presentations and discussion will touch on: What are PFAS chemicals? Where do they come from? Why are they a matter for concern? What is the situation here in Acton? What is being done about… Continue reading →
Declaration of a Climate Emergency
Green Acton is a member of the Acton Climate Coalition; the organizations worked closely together in advocating for passage of the “Declaring a Climate Emergency: A Better Future Starting Now” resolution. It passed, with overwhelming support, at the 2020 Fall Special Town Meeting!
Purchase of Piper Lane Parcels for Conservation
The Green Acton Land Use Committee, along with other community groups in town, successfully advocated before and at the 2020 Special Town Meeting for passage of a Warrant Article that will result in purchase of the Piper Lane parcels for preservation as conservation land.
Green Acton Statement in Support of Town Purchase of Piper Lane Parcels
August 21, 2020Green Acton supports the Town’s proposed purchase of the Piper Lane parcels,* slated by the Acton Board of Selectmen for consideration at the upcoming Special Town Meeting on September 8, 2020. [Article 1 on the Warrant]
“Community Concerns” a New Feature of Green Acton Monthly Meetings
Green Acton monthly meetings — typically the second Tuesday of the month — are open and welcoming to all. One Green Acton goal is, of course, to grow the number of people working with us on initiatives that advance our mission. Another important goal is engaging voices that represent the varied members of the Acton… Continue reading →
Acton Climate Coalition
Green Acton is part of the Acton Climate Coalition, which is working to get a Climate Emergency Declaration passed at the Fall 2020 Special Town Meeting, tentatively scheduled for September 14.
PFAS 101
Residents of Acton were given a rude jolt recently when a notice from the Acton Water District (AWD) appeared in their mailboxes, describing a new contaminant, detected in Acton’s groundwater, with the cryptic name of “PFAS.” This post provides some basic education about PFAS, with links to sources of much more information. As is typically… Continue reading →
Yes, there will be no Acton Cleanup Week this Spring
The cleanup week team (Green Acton and the Asian American Civic Engagement Alliance) are sad to announce that Acton Cleanup Week, scheduled for April 25 – May 3, will not be happening as scheduled because of all the risks, uncertainties, and limitations associated with the current COVID-19 crisis. Thanks for your support this year and… Continue reading →