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Public Forum April 4 on Climate Emergency Warrant Article
Declaring a climate emergency in Sudbury and taking steps to address it, including hiring a sustainability director, will be up for a vote at Sudbury Annual Town Meeting in May. Learn more about the warrant article, filed by citizens petition, at a virtual public forum, “Why Declare a Climate Emergency in Sudbury?” Monday, April 4,…
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Weston is offering Rain Barrels at a discount
Capture Rain Water for Use in Your Yard – Order Discounted Rain Barrels by May 26th! The Town of Weston is participating in the Great American Rain Barrel program and is offering Sudbury residents the opportunity to purchase a rain barrel at a discounted price of $79.00. The Town of Sudbury is not directly participating…
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Panel will develop Needham’s climate action plan
By John Laidler Globe Correspondent,Updated March 22, 2022, 6:36 p.m. … The nine-member panel, which held its first meeting March 21, is responsible for developing a plan focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building climate resiliency in Needham. … “Climate change is one of the most urgent issues we face globally, and we have a responsibility to…
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Upcoming Webinars
LOTS of good webinars coming up! WED FEB 23, MARCH 16, APRIL 20, MAY 18 7 PM Building Biodiversity Series Yard care techniques that foster a haven for native plants and animals. Green Newton.WED MARCH 2 7 PMSenator Barrett – What’s Happening on the Hill Part I (see above)THUR MARCH 3 12 PMHydrogen: Future of Clean Energy…
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Sen. Eldridge interviews Acton’s Sustainability Director, Andrea Becerra
https://youtu.be/CVPSbHCNuvI?t=44 Learn about what a Sustainability Director does in this interview. Acton passed their Climate Emergency Declaration and hired their Sustainability Director in 2020. Sudbury gets the chance to do that this year! See Climate Emergency for details and to show your support!
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ZOOM MEETING: Heating and Cooling with Electric Heat Pumps
Sponsored by Energize Wayland. Date January 11th 2022, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Venue on zoom, Wayland, Massachusetts Electrifying your home’s heating and cooling system with a heat pump is one of the most effective ways to make your home more comfortable and reduce your overall carbon footprint. Learn about cold-climate air-source heat pumps, geothermal systems and heat pump water…
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“Many Massachusetts cities and towns have hired sustainability managers to lead their efforts against climate change.”
Local governments staff up, team up to confront climate change [If you think this is a good idea for Sudbury too, please read and sign our letter to the Select Board] Excerpts from 12/7/21 article on WGBH.org: Many Massachusetts cities and towns have hired sustainability managers to lead their efforts against climate change. Within their…
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Recycling & Energy Drive: Additional Date in Wayland
Sudbury Residents are invited to the Wayland Recycling & Energy Drive on Saturday, December 11, 10AM – 1PM at Wayland High School (264 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland, MA). Flyer Here
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Mass. Towns Seek Permission To Lead On Emission Cuts
https://www.wbur.org/news/2021/07/27/massachusetts-towns-fossil-fuel-bans Officials in a handful of Massachusetts communities think they’ve cooked up a worthwhile strategy for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and want the state’s permission to try it out. “Let us be your test kitchen,” Arlington Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine told lawmakers Tuesday. “Let Arlington, let Lexington, Brookline and Acton, others that are pursuing this…
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Amherst eyes climate action plan
From the Daily Hampshire Gazette: AMHERST — A roadmap for achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in Amherst, through measures such as increasing renewable energy, promoting energy efficiency in buildings and reducing dependence on gas-powered vehicles, is in the hands of the Town Council. Councilors last week received what is known as the Climate…
