Susan Greene

Student teams present sustainable flood-resilience solutions at Hackathon showcase

February 14, 2026

February 5, 2026: Four student teams — two junior high school teams and two high school teams — presented creative, sustainability-focused solutions to local flooding challenges at Danny’s Place in West Acton, marking the culmination of the Acton Flood Solutions Hackathon. Hosted by AB STEAM (Acton Boxborough Science…

Trails and tales: Archaeology comes alive in Acton

November 1, 2025

by Susan Greene

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

by Susan Greene

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

by Susan Greene

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.…

Susan Greene

Student teams present sustainable flood-resilience solutions at Hackathon showcase

Trails and tales: Archaeology comes alive in Acton

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

Wildfire haze puts Acton at risk

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