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Climate action plans, solar projects, electrification, and municipal energy decisions.
Exeter
Exeter highlights option to order energy saving window inserts
The Town of Exeter posted a home page notice on Oct. 29 headed "Order Energy Saving Window Inserts." The posting gives no further details on the inserts or how to order them.
Plymouth County
Bridgewater Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Solar battery pad gets Planning Board nod
Bridgewater's Planning Board approved a screened solar and battery pad behind the ACE Hardware site at 795 Bedford St. From our own coverage: Charter panel works through Article 9 ethics and review rules; Planning Board takes up solar pad at 795 Bedford St.
Bridgewater
Bridgewater Morning Brief, Nov. 7: Solar battery pad gets Planning Board nod
Bridgewater's Planning Board approved a screened solar and battery pad behind the ACE Hardware site at 795 Bedford St. From our own coverage: Charter panel works through Article 9 ethics and review rules; Planning Board takes up solar pad at 795 Bedford St.
Worthington
Planning Board reworks draft clean energy bylaw
Worthington's Planning Board worked through the first half of a draft clean energy bylaw.
Hampshire County
Planning Board reworks draft clean energy bylaw
Worthington's Planning Board worked through the first half of a draft clean energy bylaw.
Berkshire County
Lanesborough Morning Brief, Nov. 6: Select Board denies $40,000 solar lease cut
Lanesborough Select Board unanimously denies developer's request to cut landfill solar lease payments by $40,000 a year. From our own coverage: Select Board weighs landfill solar lease request; Planning Board takes up Bull Hill Road well site plan.
Suffolk County
Chelsea Morning Brief, Nov. 6: Council backs low-income solar plan, 8-1
Chelsea City Council backs 20-year low-income solar program 8-1 and sets November 16 hearing on residential tax exemption. From our own coverage: City Council weighs low-income solar program and Marginal Street land.
Chelsea
Chelsea Morning Brief, Nov. 6: Council backs low-income solar plan, 8-1
Chelsea City Council backs 20-year low-income solar program 8-1 and sets November 16 hearing on residential tax exemption. From our own coverage: City Council weighs low-income solar program and Marginal Street land.
Lanesborough
Lanesborough Morning Brief, Nov. 6: Select Board denies $40,000 solar lease cut
Lanesborough Select Board unanimously denies developer's request to cut landfill solar lease payments by $40,000 a year. From our own coverage: Select Board weighs landfill solar lease request; Planning Board takes up Bull Hill Road well site plan.
Hadley
Hadley Morning Brief, Nov. 6: Planning Board reviews solar array, ADU
Hadley Planning Board takes up Russell Street solar array, West Street accessory dwelling unit and a cannabis delivery question. From our own coverage: Planning Board works through solar, ADU and sign reviews.
Hampshire County
Hadley Morning Brief, Nov. 6: Planning Board reviews solar array, ADU
Hadley Planning Board takes up Russell Street solar array, West Street accessory dwelling unit and a cannabis delivery question. From our own coverage: Planning Board works through solar, ADU and sign reviews.
Concord
Climate collaborative's third meeting set for Boxborough Nov. 4
The Town of Concord announced the third meeting of the SuAsCo Rivers Watershed Climate Collaborative for Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at Boxborough Town Hall. The meeting was in person only.
Barnstable County
Chatham Morning Brief, Nov. 5: ZBA, climate committee meet Thursday
Chatham's Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 2 p.m. Thursday, followed by the Energy and Climate Action Committee at 4 p.m. Also in today's brief (19 items): Blood pressure clinic runs Thursday morning at 702 Main Street; SHINE open enrollment appointments continue Thursday.
Chatham
Chatham Morning Brief, Nov. 5: ZBA, climate committee meet Thursday
Chatham's Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 2 p.m. Thursday, followed by the Energy and Climate Action Committee at 4 p.m. Also in today's brief (19 items): Blood pressure clinic runs Thursday morning at 702 Main Street; SHINE open enrollment appointments continue Thursday.
Lincoln
Lincoln Morning Brief, Nov. 5: Green Energy notice period opens
Select Board opens notice period on changes to Green Energy Choice Program through Dec. 16. From our own coverage: Select Board weighs Green Energy, library HVAC, school MOU.
Middlesex County
Lincoln Morning Brief, Nov. 5: Green Energy notice period opens
Select Board opens notice period on changes to Green Energy Choice Program through Dec. 16. From our own coverage: Select Board weighs Green Energy, library HVAC, school MOU.
Needham
Needham Morning Brief, Nov. 5: State names Needham a Climate Leader
Needham has been certified by the state as a Climate Leader Community, opening grants of up to $1,150,000 for municipal building projects. From our own coverage: Needham certified as state Climate Leader Community; Needham sets Level 1 outdoor water use limits.
Norfolk County
Needham Morning Brief, Nov. 5: State names Needham a Climate Leader
Needham has been certified by the state as a Climate Leader Community, opening grants of up to $1,150,000 for municipal building projects. From our own coverage: Needham certified as state Climate Leader Community; Needham sets Level 1 outdoor water use limits.
Needham
Needham certified as state Climate Leader Community
The Town of Needham announced that the state Department of Energy Resources has certified it as a Climate Leader Community. The designation makes the town eligible to apply for grants of up to $1,150,000 each for projects that cut municipal building emissions.
Bridgewater
Planning Board OKs solar pad at 795 Bedford St.
The Planning Board approved a solar and battery pad at 795 Bedford St. with fencing and plan conditions. The board voted 4-0 to approve a 15-by-24-foot pad behind the ACE Hardware site, requiring a six-foot screening fence on four sides, bollards, and an updated site plan showing the plantings.
Plymouth County
Planning Board OKs solar pad at 795 Bedford St.
The Planning Board approved a solar and battery pad at 795 Bedford St. with fencing and plan conditions. The board voted 4-0 to approve a 15-by-24-foot pad behind the ACE Hardware site, requiring a six-foot screening fence on four sides, bollards, and an updated site plan showing the plantings.
Worcester County
Planning Board adopts five-year solar bond review
The Charlton Planning Board approved a five-year review of a Sturbridge Road solar project's decommissioning plan.
Charlton
Planning Board adopts five-year solar bond review
The Charlton Planning Board approved a five-year review of a Sturbridge Road solar project's decommissioning plan.
Hampshire County
Planning Board approves solar, ADU and sign requests
The Planning Board approved a full slate of site reviews, all by 5-0 roll call, and set Dec. 1 for a joint 40R meeting.
Hadley
Planning Board approves solar, ADU and sign requests
The Planning Board approved a full slate of site reviews, all by 5-0 roll call, and set Dec. 1 for a joint 40R meeting.
Chelsea
Chelsea council backs low-income solar deal, 8-1
Chelsea's City Council approved $3.2 million for land at 260 Marginal Street and backed a 20-year low-income solar program. The Marginal Street order passed with no opposition and ties the parcel to the city's Enterprise Rent-A-Car lease, extended through 2045.
Suffolk County
Chelsea council backs low-income solar deal, 8-1
Chelsea's City Council approved $3.2 million for land at 260 Marginal Street and backed a 20-year low-income solar program. The Marginal Street order passed with no opposition and ties the parcel to the city's Enterprise Rent-A-Car lease, extended through 2045.
Franklin County
Conway Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Next solar hearing set for Nov. 18
Next public hearing set for Nov. 18 on Roaring Brook Road solar project. From our own coverage: October deed count reaches 11, few prices disclosed.
Harvard
Harvard Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Climate Initiative Committee meets Tuesday
Climate Initiative Committee meets Tuesday. Also in today's brief (3 items): Climate Initiative Committee meets Tuesday; STATE ELECTION: Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m; Devens jurisdiction panel meets Thursday.
Worcester County
Harvard Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Climate Initiative Committee meets Tuesday
Climate Initiative Committee meets Tuesday. Also in today's brief (3 items): Climate Initiative Committee meets Tuesday; STATE ELECTION: Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m; Devens jurisdiction panel meets Thursday.
Conway
Conway Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Next solar hearing set for Nov. 18
Next public hearing set for Nov. 18 on Roaring Brook Road solar project. From our own coverage: October deed count reaches 11, few prices disclosed.
Middlesex County
Boxborough Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Climate collaborative meets on SuAsCo watershed
Regional Climate Collaborative holds third community meeting on SuAsCo Rivers Watershed Wednesday night.
Boxborough
Boxborough Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Climate collaborative meets on SuAsCo watershed
Regional Climate Collaborative holds third community meeting on SuAsCo Rivers Watershed Wednesday night.
Needham
Climate panel picks annual reporting as 2027 focus
The Climate Action Committee chose annual progress reporting as a 2027 focus. Members agreed by consensus after debating a proposed policy to require solar and battery review for new town construction, renovations and parking lot repaving, which needs town manager and Select Board support.
Norfolk County
Climate panel picks annual reporting as 2027 focus
The Climate Action Committee chose annual progress reporting as a 2027 focus. Members agreed by consensus after debating a proposed policy to require solar and battery review for new town construction, renovations and parking lot repaving, which needs town manager and Select Board support.
Farmington
Green Efforts panel weighs Simsbury energy model
Farmington's Green Efforts Committee weighed a year-long outreach campaign and a Simsbury-style home energy mailing. Member Christina proposed a "Greener Farmington" brand with monthly themes and volunteer roles, saying "this is all here for you to reject."
Lincoln
Select Board opens Green Energy notice period
The Lincoln Select Board voted unanimously to open a public notice period on amending the town's Green Energy Choice Program, running through December 16, and appointed Bob Apsler to the Council on Aging and Human Services board.
Middlesex County
Select Board opens Green Energy notice period
The Lincoln Select Board voted unanimously to open a public notice period on amending the town's Green Energy Choice Program, running through December 16, and appointed Bob Apsler to the Council on Aging and Human Services board.
Lexington
Lexington Offers One-on-One Sessions With Energy Advocate
Lexington announced that residents can book 20-minute appointments with the town's Energy Advocate, Yahan Hua, every Thursday at the Lexington Community Center to discuss lowering energy bills and accessing rebates.
Hampshire County
Cummington Morning Brief, Nov. 2: Town wins $322,225 climate resilience grant
Cummington receives $322,225 state grant to build climate resilience hub at Berkshire Trail Building. Also in today's brief (1 items): Town wins $322,225 climate resilience grant.
Cummington
Cummington Morning Brief, Nov. 2: Town wins $322,225 climate resilience grant
Cummington receives $322,225 state grant to build climate resilience hub at Berkshire Trail Building. Also in today's brief (1 items): Town wins $322,225 climate resilience grant.
Lexington
Lexington Morning Brief, Nov. 2: Energy advocate offers free weekly sessions
Lexington residents can book free one-on-one meetings with the town's energy advocate starting this week. From our own coverage: Town energy advocate offers weekly bill-cutting sessions; October home sales top $4 million as trusts dominate.
Middlesex County
Lexington Morning Brief, Nov. 2: Energy advocate offers free weekly sessions
Lexington residents can book free one-on-one meetings with the town's energy advocate starting this week. From our own coverage: Town energy advocate offers weekly bill-cutting sessions; October home sales top $4 million as trusts dominate.
Needham
Needham Morning Brief, Nov. 2: Climate Action Committee meets Monday
Climate Action Committee meets Monday. From our own coverage: Zoning Board elects new chair amid contested cases.
Norfolk County
Needham Morning Brief, Nov. 2: Climate Action Committee meets Monday
Climate Action Committee meets Monday. From our own coverage: Zoning Board elects new chair amid contested cases.
Sudbury
Sudbury Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Planning Board approves 54 Boston Post Road solar
Planning Board approves 54 Boston Post Road solar. From our own coverage: Planning Board approves 54 Boston Post Road solar; Liberty Ledge advisory panel wraps up final report.
Middlesex County
Sudbury Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Planning Board approves 54 Boston Post Road solar
Planning Board approves 54 Boston Post Road solar. From our own coverage: Planning Board approves 54 Boston Post Road solar; Liberty Ledge advisory panel wraps up final report.
Madison
Madison update covers election, winter parking, energy aid
First Selectwoman Peggy Lyons' weekly community update covers the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election, a new 48-hour marriage license waiting period, winter parking restrictions starting Nov. 1, and the opening of energy assistance applications.
Somerville
Somerville Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Climate panel elects leaders, adds subcommittees
Climate Action Commission adds new leaders, forms three subcommittees under city's climate plan. From our own coverage: Climate panel elects leaders, adds subcommittees.
Middlesex County
Somerville Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Climate panel elects leaders, adds subcommittees
Climate Action Commission adds new leaders, forms three subcommittees under city's climate plan. From our own coverage: Climate panel elects leaders, adds subcommittees.
Concord
Concord Named State Climate Leader Community
Concord has been certified a Climate Leader Community by the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the state Department of Energy Resources, making it eligible to apply for up to $1.15 million in grants for municipal decarbonization projects.
Concord
Concord Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Town earns Climate Leader status, $1.15M eyed
Concord earns state Climate Leader Community status, unlocking up to $1.15 million in grants. From our own coverage: Planning Board delays Newbury Court senior housing hearing; Board of Health weighs tobacco suspension appeal.
Middlesex County
Concord Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Town earns Climate Leader status, $1.15M eyed
Concord earns state Climate Leader Community status, unlocking up to $1.15 million in grants. From our own coverage: Planning Board delays Newbury Court senior housing hearing; Board of Health weighs tobacco suspension appeal.
Barnstable County
Committee approves minutes, hears solar updates
An Orleans energy committee heard town solar interconnection will slip into 2027. The assistant town manager said DPW rooftop panels should start construction in mid-November, with Revision Energy expecting interconnection in the first half of 2027.
Orleans
Committee approves minutes, hears solar updates
An Orleans energy committee heard town solar interconnection will slip into 2027. The assistant town manager said DPW rooftop panels should start construction in mid-November, with Revision Energy expecting interconnection in the first half of 2027.
Eastham
Eastham climate panel OKs outreach, coordinator memos
The Eastham Energy & Climate Action Committee voted 7-0 to endorse memos recommending the town adopt the MassEnergize outreach platform and pursue a sustainability coordinator position, possibly shared with another town.
Barnstable County
Eastham climate panel OKs outreach, coordinator memos
The Eastham Energy & Climate Action Committee voted 7-0 to endorse memos recommending the town adopt the MassEnergize outreach platform and pursue a sustainability coordinator position, possibly shared with another town.
Worcester
Worcester urges early planning for energy code compliance
Worcester is advising residents planning new development projects to choose a compliance pathway and line up experts like HERS raters early to avoid costly delays.
Worcester
Worcester explains why homes must be pre-wired for electrification
Worcester explained that its requirement to pre-wire new construction for electrification is meant to spare future occupants from expensive retrofits as the state works toward a net-zero economy by 2050.
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