Please see attached letter from the U.S. Board on Geographic Names accepting our proposal to make official the name, Marys Brook (apostrophes are not allowed) for the perennial stream that flows from Main Street in Acton, through the Acton Arboretum, joining with Coles Brook near Taylor Road and Route 2 (map attached). The brook is… Continue reading →
Promoting Acton Power Choice
In the summer of 2017, Acton Power Choice (APC) ‒ an electricity aggregation program delivering cleaner energy to citizens ‒ launched with the help of Green Acton’s engagement with developing and advocating for APC.
Green Acton Retreat
Green Acton held its first retreat on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at the Assabet Valley Nature Preserve in Sudbury, MA. The retreat ran from 10am to 4pm and was facilitated by Sarah Bursky, a community planner who works for the National Park Service. Sarah has nearly 20 years’ experience in capacity building for nonprofit organizations… Continue reading →
About the Green Acton Website
The greenacton.org website is built on top of WordPress, a free and open source content management system that allows our writers and editors to work on portions of the website as if they were using a basic word processor.
Sen. Eldridge Legislative Update on Green Initiatives
At the October 2016 Green Acton meeting, State Senator Jamie Eldridge spoke on “green” initiatives and bills pending at State House. In Aug., Gov. Baker signed the omnibus energy bill, which included 1,600 MW of offshore wind and 1,200MW of hydropower. Eldridge’s gas leaks language was included in this law., which requires that Grade 3… Continue reading →
Materials Committee
Mission: The Green Acton Materials Committee monitors material goods in Acton to reduce the use of hazardous substances, promote recycling of materials, and encourage alternative, more environmentally friendly products, production methods, and activities. The Committee engages on these issues with residents, representatives of Town government, and businesses.
Toxics/Pesticides Subcommittee
Mission: The Toxics/Pesticides Subcommittee works under the auspices of the Materials Committee to monitor toxic activity in Acton and to promote constructive alternatives. The subcommittee covers the use of pesticides, herbicides, and other toxic substances on private and public property. The subcommittee researches issues, educates the public, and engages with the Town of Acton by… Continue reading →
GA Representation in Town Electricity Aggregation Decisions
Acton Town Manager Steve Ledoux convened a small group to prepare a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen about choosing a program consultant for Acton’s Community Choice Aggregation program.
Green Acton Inc. – Officers and Board of Directors
Green Acton and ACES merged to become Green Acton Inc. Per our general bylaws, the organization is led by our Board of Directors, as listed below.
Green Acton Bylaws
These bylaws control what Green Acton, Inc, and its officers and directors, can and can’t do.