Susan Greene

Acton comes together for a cleaner, greener community

May 2, 2026
Each spring around Earth Day, residents of Acton roll up their sleeves for a shared purpose: keeping their community clean, healthy, and resilient. This year’s Acton Clean-Up Week continued a tradition that has grown steadily over the past two decades, bringing neighbors together not just to pick up…

Trails and tales: Archaeology comes alive in Acton

November 1, 2025
On Saturday, October 18, a small group of local history enthusiasts and hikers gathered at the Robbins Mill Conservation Land parking lot off of Canterbury Hill Rd. for an immersive archaeology walk led by Bettina Abe, retired Acton Conservation Department employee and long-time trail guide. The walk, part…

Bingo with a spark: Seniors learn to save with clean energy

November 1, 2025
On Tuesday, October 21, the Acton Sustainability Office and the Council on Aging hosted a joint event, Energy Bingo, at the Acton Senior Center. The program was led by Sophia Darsch, outreach specialist for the Sustainability Office, and featured seasonal refreshments of cider and popcorn, along with prizes…

Wildfire haze puts Acton at risk

August 23, 2025
This summer, Acton residents saw hazy skies overhead — but the smoke wasn’t from any local source. It had traveled hundreds of miles, carried on the winds from record-setting wildfires in Canada. What was once a rare event is quickly becoming a regular part of New England summers.…

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