Welcome

Green Acton is a group of volunteers working to conserve resources and encourage sustainability in Acton, Massachusetts. More.

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Let's make Acton a better place to live—for current residents and future generations. Please join us.

Meetings

Green Acton meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (except August) at 7:00pm. Join us for our next meeting. See the calendar for the location.

Contact

For more information, please email: info@greenacton.org or join us at our next meeting.

News

Sunday, July 11, 10am to 2pm

AB Farmers Market Opens on July 11

The Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market (ABFM) starts their 2010 season on Sunday, July 11. The ABFM will be open every Sunday from 10am to 2pm through Sunday, October 31. The market is one block from the intersection of Route 111 and Central Street, behind the West Acton Market.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

List of Massachusetts CSA Farms

Community-supported agriculture is a way for the public to create a relationship with a local farm and to receive fresh produce. Read Mark Lo's two-part article about local CSAs. Part 1 and Part 2.

Acton Receives Green Community Status from State

By Becki Harrington-Davis, The Beacon

May 25, 2010, Acton, Mass. — Gov. Deval Patrick designated Acton as a Green Community today along with 34 other cities and towns in the state. The designation entitles Acton to apply for a share of $8.1 million in grants for green energy projects.
“I am pleased to honor the vision and hard work of our first group of official Green Communities,” Patrick said in a press release. “These pioneers are notable not only for their commitment to a cleaner, greener Massachusetts, but also for their diversity. From tiny towns to major cities and suburbs in all regions of the state, Massachusetts communities recognize the benefits, for the economy as well as the environment, of making clean energy choices.” Read the article.

Outdoor Lighting

Light pollution from excess articial light causes problems for people and wildlife. Sometimes we cannot even see the stars because of unnecessary artificial lights shining upward. We can reduce the problem through community awareness, legislation (for example, requiring shielding on outdoor lights), and improved lighting technology. Read about Good Neighbor Outdoor Lighting.

Green Advisory Board

Ongoing. The Green Advisory Board investigates how Acton residents can improve energy efficiency and use renewables. During the last Town Hall Meeting, we presented and citizens voted for the new Stretch Energy Building Code.

Reviews

Thanks to all who attended the Green Acton Water Forum on May 11, 2010. Check back soon; we will post Acton water maps and presentation notes.

Green Acton Drop/Swap

Thanks to all who participated in the first annual Green Acton Drop/Swap Event on May 1, 2010. See the pictures.

UN Climate Change Conference

Revisit the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP 15). See graphs of the country pledges and the remaining gap for reaching global climate change mitigation goals.

Revisioning Kelley's Corner

On November 14, residents shared Visions of Kelley's Corner. Read about the Open Neighborhood collaboration between the Town of Acton and Tufts University.

350 Recap

On October 24, 2009, people in 181 countries came together for the most widespread day of environmental action in history. The result was a worldwide call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis. Read the local story and see the photos.

Acton Green Energy Fair Recap

Green Acton and AB PIP hosted the first Acton Green Energy Fair last spring.

Read about the Acton Green Energy Fair, list of sponsors and list of exhibitors.

  Updated: July 2, 2010

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