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 →
Green Acton Principles on Housing Policy:
Guidance in Educating and Advocating for Sustainable, Environmentally Just Municipal and State Policy In the pursuit of a safe, healthful, and livable environment for all, and to address the climate emergency, Green Acton (GA) proposes the principles below for housing policy in the town of Acton.
The “I Hiked Acton’s Trails” Program
At this time of Covid-19 emergency, one of the safer and approved ways to get out of the house is to go for a walk in a non-crowded place. If you are using this escape hatch, you might want to check out the “I Hiked Acton’s Trails” program administered by the Acton Recreation Department.
2020 Election for Acton Water District Commissioner
The Acton Water District (AWD) is an independent government entity, separate from Acton Town government. As such, it is led by a Board of Water Commissioners, analogous to the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Acton; both serve as the legislative bodies for their respective entities. The three Water Commissioners are elected officials, who… Continue reading →
Materials Committee formed
The Green Acton Materials Committee has recently formed to think about how materials are used, reused, disposed of, and recycled in Acton.