The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has scheduled an informational meeting to update the community about the status of the WR Grace Superfund site and discuss possible future reuses of the Acton portion of the site.
Green Acton Position on Protecting Public Shade Trees
Approved by the Green Acton Board of Directors This memo has been written to advocate for changes to provide more protection for Public Shade Trees in Acton.
Statement on Planned Elm Street PCRC Development
The following statement was approved by the Green Acton Board of Directors, and sent to the Acton Planning Board on Nov. 15 for a Nov. 17 hearing on the project.
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]
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.
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.