After Acton’s Ban the Bag bylaw — a regulation prohibiting distribution of single-use, plastic bags at store checkouts — went into effect on January 1, 2020, the Green Acton Plastics Committee organized the distribution of more than 500 reusable bags to a variety of stores, as well as to residents.
OARS Report Card on Our Local Rivers
by Kim Kastens, Lucy Kirshner & Norm Strahle OARS (the Organization for the Assabet, Sudbury and Concord Rivers) recently issued the first-ever report card on the status of those rivers, covering water quality, streamflow, scenery, habitat, and recreation. Come learn about the methods and findings from OARS Executive Director Alison Field-Juma on Wednesday, January 22,… Continue reading →
Green Acton Praises Environmental Choices for Acton’s Proposed Twin School and North Acton Fire Station
The Special Town Meeting of December 10 will ask voters about building a new Twin School in West Acton, and a new Fire Station in North Acton.
2019 Special Town Meeting Article 2
Article 2: Green Acton Statement on the Proposed North Acton Fire Station Design & Construction The Special Town Meeting of December 10 will ask voters about building a new North Acton Fire Station.
2019 Special Town Meeting Article 1
Article 1: Green Acton Statement on the Proposed New ABRSD Twin School Design & Construction The Special Town Meeting of December 10 will ask voters about building a new Twin School in West Acton.
Green Acton Statement to EPA about 1,4-Dioxane at WR Grace
On October 22, 2019, Kim Kastens, a Green Acton Director and Chair of the Water Committee, traveled to the Headquarters of the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, DC to make a request about remediation of 1,4-dioxane at the WR Grace Superfund site. The trip was in association with the Center for Health, Environment and Justice,… Continue reading →
Land Court Decision on Nagog Pond
October 31, 2019: The following is an analysis of the October 11, 2019 decision of the Massachusetts Land Court about Nagog Pond water rights, courtesy of Green Acton Water Committee member Carolyn Kiely, Esq.
How to Read Your Eversource Bill
Green Acton prepared this flyer to help Acton residents figure out whether or not they are enrolled in Acton Power Choice, and in what program option (GREEN, Standard, or Basic). If you click on the image, you can see the full-size PDF version and download or print it.
Summary of Fifth WR Grace Five-Year Review
Overview: The Environmental Protection Agency has released a new Five-Year Review (FYR) Report on the WR Grace (WRG) Superfund site, a former industrial site that straddles the town line between Acton and Concord. The purpose of a five-year review is to evaluate how well a clean up plan (“remedy”) is working to be protective of… Continue reading →
Green Acton Testimony Opposing MA Draft Plastic Bag Bill (H.3945)
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