The Sustainability Advisory Committee advises the Board of Selectmen, municipal departments and committees, and residents on strategies for advancing our local commitment to sound environmental practices both today and for our town’s future. These include education initiatives, environmentally sensitive building and planning, renewable energy choices by residential, commercial and municipal properties, and other practices that help Dedham address the impact of pollution and climate change.

AGENDA:

7:00     Minutes Review

7:05     Discussion with Johanna McBrien from Dedham Historical Society regarding Dedham Water Works project

7:20     David Lowe, Resonant Energy Discussion about Solar for non-profits and congregations

7:35     Plastic Bag/Styrofoam Ban Discussion

7:45     Fall Recycling Day Recap and Spring Planning

8:00     Master Plan + Sustainability Discussion

8:15     Goals Review

8:25     Old/New Business*

8:30     Adjourn

*This item is included to acknowledge that there may be matters not reasonably anticipated by the chair that could be raised during the Public Comment period by other members of the Committee, by staff or others.