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The 2019 Climate Strike
On September 20th, 2019 Green Acton participated in the 2019 Climate Strike. Actions included a standout at Kelly’s Corner in Acton, and participation in the Boston Climate Strike.
Housing Production Plan Reform
In April 2020, the Green Acton Land Use Committee generated, and the GA Board of directors approved and submitted, suggested principles by which they encourage Acton’s Housing Production Plan (HPP) to abide. Many of Green Acton’s principles helped reform the HPP to support more-sustainable policies.
IBM “Field Trip”
Debra Simes and Jim Snyder-Grant, two Green Acton officers and board members, were invited to the IBM office in Littleton to explain to its Green Team and interested parties Green Acton’s work on climate, in particular, and how it works with the Town. Debra and Jim presented to 25–30 employees, and then met with some… Continue reading →
Acton Clean-Up Week 2019
Continuing a long-standing annual tradition, Acton Clean-Up Week freshened up our town this spring. Green Acton co-sponsors the event with the Asian American Civic Engagement Alliance (AACEA), and invites all residents — including individuals, families, and organized groups, such as scout troops — to participate. That means picking up trash and recycling in their own… Continue reading →
Minutes: 2019-04-09
GREEN ACTON MEETING DRAFT Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7pm • Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room
Minutes: 2019-03-30
GREEN ACTON MEETING DRAFT Tuesday, April 9, 2019 4pm • Special directors meeting by video-conference
Minutes: 2019-03-12
GREEN ACTON MEETING: DRAFT Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7pm • Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room
Ban the Bag Campaign Success
Green Acton played a substantial role in passing the “Ban the Bag” Warrant Article at 2019 Spring Town Meeting. The bylaw will go into effect on January 1, 2020, and will ban provision to customers of single-use, plastic bags at checkout stands in a variety of stores around Acton.
Advocacy on Stormwater Articles
Green Acton advocated, at the 2019 Town Meeting, for the passage of two stormwater articles that would reform the way stormwater runoff is handled during construction projects. Both articles passed, and subsequent votes by the Acton Board of Selectmen enabled the implementation of new stormwater protocols.