Local Volunteering Opportunities, Meetings and More

1. HGRM Volunteer Orientation: Acton-based nonprofit HGRM (Household Goods Recycling of Massachusetts) is looking for new volunteers. If you're interested, drop by the HGRM headquarters at 12:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Dec. 18. Get the details here. 

2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for Dec. 18 include the Conservation Commission at 7:15 p.m., the Land Stewardship Committee (LSC) at 4 p.m. and the Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) at 6:45 p.m. 

3. ICYMI: In case you missed it, earlier this week we took a look at how homes in Acton have increased in value over the past year -- and how that compares with other communities. If you haven't yet, definitely check it out. 

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5. Sunny Day, Cold Night: Should be mostly sunny on Wednesday, with a high of 30, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts a clear evening and a low of 18.