Posted to Acton Veterans' Newsletter by James MacRae
A federal Court ruled this past Tuesday that Vietnam Veterans who served on ships offshore during the war are eligible for benefits to treat illnesses linked to exposure to the chemical herbicide Agent Orange. There are a great number of cancers and other diseases directly related to this exposure and you may be entitled to compensation.
Prostate cancer, lung cancer and other respiratory cancers, diabetes mellitus type 2, ischemic heart disease, and Parkinsons are just some of the diseases recognized by the VA that are from exposure to agent orange.
For any blue water Veterans curious about these benefits please contact my office at 978-929-6614 or at vso@acton-ma.gov
Posted to Assabet River Rail Trail Construction Project by Kristen Guichard
Please join us to celebrate the opening of the Acton-Maynard section of the Assabet River Rail Trail on Friday, August 10th at 2PM across from the South Acton commuter rail station off Maple Street.
Posted to Climate Action Plan Updates by Andrea Becerra
Check out our in-person workshop taking place Saturday, October 16th! This is an Open House, meaning you can drop by any time between 2:00-4:00PM at NARA Park Bathhouse Pavilion. This will be a great opportunity to meet with your Acton neighbors, colleagues, and friends to observe the progress to date. Click here to register. There will be food, an activity for kids and parents, and an EV to test drive! Please contact sustainability@actonma.gov with any questions or concerns.
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