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New solar array generates energy and interest

May 30, 2026
On May 6, 2026, about 40 people attended a ribbon-cutting for a solar energy array that has been constructed on a portion of the W. R. Grace Superfund Site in South Acton. The facility was jointly developed by Syncarpha Capital and Renewable Energy Massachusetts (REM). Pride in the facility was obvious during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Brian Kopperl, of REM, and John Mangiaratti, Acton Town Manager, introduced the program. Rebecca Tepper, Massachusetts Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, led the speaking program, which also included Senator Jamie Eldridge, Representative Danillo Sena, Select Board Chair Dean Charter, as…
Entrance to Acton Water District office

New Leadership at the Acton Water District Finance Committee

June 19, 2023
Laboring in relative obscurity, the Acton Water District Finance Committee (AWD FinCom) grapples with tough problems and big price tags. Their work is becoming more complicated and possibly more consequential as the Water District faces escalating capital and operational costs to remove perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and…
Blueback Herring

Will Migratory Fish Swim to Acton from the Atlantic?

May 29, 2023
All the brooks and streams in Acton flow into the Assabet River, which flows into the Concord River, which flows into the Merrimack River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. At one time, migratory fish swam back and forth along this pathway. During the Industrial Revolution, many dams…
Man and woman in a basement with large tank and heating equipment. Man gesturing.

Environmental Education for Acton Residents

May 1, 2023
From conserving water resources to adopting renewable energy in our homes, Acton residents are learning and acting. On Wednesday, April 26th, the Acton Water District led a “Water Wise Nature Walk” about Acton’s water supply while touring the key conservation land along Brook St and 459 Main St…
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