Carl Guyer shared an update with me on Southborough’s accomplishments in 2022 as a members of Massachusetts’ Green Communities program. It’s prompting me to also share news on the Town’s efforts to work with National Grid to replace streetlights with energy saving LEDs. Read the full article → from Green Communities Update
A hybrid police cruiser was one of the ways that Southborough is using Mass’ Green Communities Program to reduce the Town’s energy/fuel bills while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read the full article → from Green Communities Update: 2021 investments; 5 yrs of investments estimating return of $100K+ in annual savings
This year’s $200k investment resulted in energy saving projects forecast to save the town $23,887 in annual operating costs. Read the full article → from Facilities successfully used 2020 grant to further reduce municipal energy burden
The Town of Southborough accomplished its goals for this year’s $250K Green Communities grant. Read the full article → from Southborough used $250K Green Communities grant to reduce municipal energy burden
The newest round of Green Communities awards lists Southborough as entitled to $250K for more energy conservation work. Read the full article → from Southborough awarded another $250K for Green Communities work
Advisory is optimistic that the final budget at Town Meeting will represent just a “cost of living increase”. And the proposed changes for the SAP have been posted (with one semi-controversial item) along with the Final Warrant that went to print. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: Taxpayers could see < 2.5% increase; SAP explanation & Final Warrant posted
Last Thursday, the Board of Selectmen dedicated four hours to hashing through the budget. The board approved most choices made by the Town’s Admin/Finance team. But they made a few changes and tabled four decisions to this Tuesday. Read the full article → from BOS continues to struggle with FY20 Budget
The Town is touting its efforts to reduce energy waste in municipal buildings. Read the full article → from Southborough’s efforts to “Address Climate Change”
The Governor’s office announced a new round of Green Communities and associated grants. Southborough was among the 30 new cities/towns. Read the full article → from Southborough earns Green Communities status; eligible for $142K+ in grants
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Burnett House, Main Street Easements, and Green Communities
The Board of Selectmen held a shorter than typical meeting this week. Here are the highlights. Read the full article → from BOS: New contract for TA; seeking legal advice on Demolition Delay; and looking at Green Community
Should Southborough join a growing number of Massachusetts towns that have become certified as “green” communities? That’s the question the town’s Green Technology and Recycling Committee will discuss at an information session on Thursday. Read the full article → from Reminder: Information session on green communities on Thursday
In 2008 Massachusetts passed the Green Communities Act. It’s legislation that encourages municipalities to adopt clean energy practices in exchange for increased local aid. Since then, more than 80 cities and towns in the state have been designated Green Communities. Southborough’s Green Technology and Recycling Committee thinks our town should consider becoming one of them. Read the full article → from Information session to talk ‘green communities’ on January 19