Sustainable Westborough approves new communication procedures for newsletters, website, and social media oversight. Chair Jeff Levine and the committee voted 5-0-0 to establish oversight protocols, with approval authority granted to the Chair and Vice Chair before content posts. Sustainability
Sustainable Westborough committee reports approval of decarbonization roadmap and climate grant application. Chair Jeff Levine presided as the committee reported that both the Select Board and School Committee have approved its Decarbonization Roadmap, with the town's official Climate Leader grant
Westborough sustainability group elects Levine as Chair for next year. The panel unanimously voted Jeff Levine as Chair, Peter Flynn as Vice Chair, and Donna Peronace as Secretary at its June 10 meeting. Sustainability Coordinator Leila Ahmed reported the Select Board approved priority sites for EV
Sustainable Westborough approves decarbonization roadmap, clearing the final step for Climate Leader Communities certification. Chair Peter Flynn led the committee to unanimously approve the roadmap, which uses a "Zero Over Time" approach to replace municipal systems as they reach end-of-life.
Sustainable Westborough advances green infrastructure and EV planning. The committee secured a $219,750 Green Communities grant for transformer replacements at Mill Pond and the high school, with National Grid incentives covering all installation costs. Coordinator Leila Ahmed reported receipt of a
Sustainable Westborough unanimously backed an EV charging revolving fund article for town meeting. The fund would allow the Department of Public Works to redirect charging station fees toward maintenance and expansion rather than general town revenue, according to minutes from the March 11 meeting.
Sustainable Westborough unanimously backs Specialized Energy Code warrant article and approves four EV charger sites. Chair Peter Flynn and members voted to support the code, which applies to new construction and would lower greenhouse gas emissions and unlock state grant funding for energy
Sustainable Westborough unanimously backs energy code warrant article for March Town Meeting. The Specialized Energy Code would take effect in January 2027 and make the town eligible for up to 1.15 million dollars in state grants; Sustainability Coordinator Leila Ahmed is coordinating school
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