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Town  of  L u n e n b u rg
G REEN COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
Lunenburg,  MA  01462
David Blatt , Chair
David Passios , Vice Chair
Kim Duffy , Clerk
Matt Snyder , Member
Chris Holden , Member
Meeting Minutes
GREEN COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
May 6 , 202 4  6:30pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Attendance:
Members Present:  David Blatt, David Passios, Kim Duffy , Matt Snyder
Members Not Present: Chris Holden
Non-M embers Present: Bill Bernard, DPW Director. Karen Chapman, MRPC
Call to Order:  6:33  pm
Agenda Discussion
Review and Approve 
Pending Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from last meeting approved unanimously ( 4-0 ) by roll-call vote.
Committee Comment No committee comment
Public Comment No public comment
Discussion of upcoming 
possible grant approved 
items
 Sewer Commission 
Pumps
 School Mini-splits
 Town Buildings
Spring 2024 Grant Deadline May 10, 2024  ($250k per round)
If sewer isn ’t ready, will delay submission to  Fall Grant.
Priority 1: Sewer Commission Pumps  - Needs Documents Submitted
Bill Bernard: Hurdle calculating energy savings. Significant cost –  alternative 
vendors sought. Unitil -related company can calculate for free by Wed PM.
Karen Chapman: Was there an audit performed of the motor,  VRDs,  etc ?
Bill Bernard: Maintenance c ontractor  indicated pump needed replacement.
Karen Chapman: DOER needs to complete an audit report with pump details.
Dave Passios: All information is available.
Bill Bernard: Will provide info rmation needed to get a report. Project includes 
VFDs. Total cost estimate ~$280,000 .
Karen Chapman: DOER needs to know if Unitil  is providing an incentive and if 
it ’s finalized. Finalized incentives are provided after application is received.
Priority 2: Police Hybrid Cruiser  - $5000 Grant
Not yet submitted  from PD. Dave Blatt will reach out to Heather and Police 
Chief.
Karen Chapman: Only needs the order form for the car.  Offering money for 
larger EV vehicles.
Matt Snyder: Is the second vehicle, K9 unit, eligible ?  No –  hybrid version of 
vehicle not available.
Priority 3: School Lighting  –  Potential Add
Karen Chapman: School lighting still eligible. Can be added to grant if paperwork
is received. Left a message today for Eric Hevy  re: solar /regarding high numbers  
reported  vs possible output . Forwarded information to Dave Blatt and Dave 
Passios.
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Energy Certification Program  Training Courses - $3000 Grant per person
Other trainings: HVAC maintenance, EV maintenance repair, Building Operator, 
etc.  Dave Blatt to look into classes.
Battery-Powered Lawn Care  Equipment
Possible option for cemetery maintenance
School Mini-splits
Town Buildings
Awaiting AEComm  energy audit results
Outreach program to 
increase community 
awareness
Green Community Signs for along roads
Green Communities Committee Facebook Page informational posts on-going. 
Committee background, streetlight background, sustainability events, MassSave  
programs , federal rebates .
Determine if still available: Energy Meter at Library that plugs into appliance to 
determine energy pull  and p hantom power.
Next topic s:
 PD hybrid vehicles.  2020 grant –  2 cruisers  (5k each, 10k total) . 2022 
grant –  1 cruiser  ( 5k).  Essentially break even,  but carbon offset.
 Looking for projects to help with, mini splits at school, envelope 
updates, weatherization. Transition from grant programs from lighting to
decarbonization/electrification.
 MassSave  programs
Timeline for next meeting To meet first Monday of each month. Next: June 3, 2024 6:30pm, location TBD.
Meeting Adjourned:  7:23  pm