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     Update on Dedham Water Works Project

• Updates from Historical Society and sub-committee

7:25     Update from Plastic Bag Reduction Sub-Committee

7:40     Spring 5/18 Recycling Day Discussion

7:50     Earth Hour (March 30^th @8:30pm), Earth Day (April 22^nd), Arbor Day (April 27^th) Discussion

8:15     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.