Every resident of Massachusetts deserves the opportunities that come with a healthy neighborhood: good schools with healthy food and physical activity, safe places that promote walking and biking, affordable grocery stores, healthy housing, and clean air and water. These are some of the “fresh environments that support health” that inspire our name: Act FRESH. Unfortunately, […]
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Introducing Jenna!
Each month (or maybe even more frequently!) we’ll be featuring a guest blog from someone in our network. They will share their story, their work, their ideas, programs, events – you name it. We’re starting off by featuring Jenna Wills, our fabulous intern. Jenna is a Clark University Graduate Student who has interned not only […]
Community Meeting Recap 1/31
Thanks to everyone who made it out to our community meeting last night! We had a great crowd come out to hear Charlie McCabe, formerly of the Austin Parks Foundation and currently of the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy in Boston. Charlie gave a great presentation that got us all inspired and excited about all the […]
Governor Patricks Transportation Plan
Yesterday, the Patrick Administration unveiled a bold vision for the future of transportation in the Commonwealth. “The Way Forward: A 21st Century Transportation Plan” calls for $1.02 billion in new revenue per year on average for the next ten years, and is expected to kick off a serious conversation about our transportation system over the […]
NOFA Winter Conference in Worcester
This past weekend was the annual Northeast Organic Farming Association (MA Chapter) Winter Conference at Worcester State University. The conference seemed to be a great success, drawing over 750 people from across MA and beyond. Workshops and seminars cover topics covering all aspects of the food system, but mostly focused on the intricacies of production […]