# green-communities-committee — 20 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-01-29-agenda-6374.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-01-29 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-01-29-agenda-6374.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01292024-6374 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Green Communities Task Force David Blatt, Chairman David Passios Kim Duffy Matt Snyder Chris Holden Ben Howard NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, January 29th at 6:30 PM Sudolnik Room Lunenburg Public Library 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462 The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use this link to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=88916872758 from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909 174 0347# If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Agenda Call to order Review and approve any pending minutes Public Comment Introduction and discussion with Kelly Brown (Regional Coordinator MA Green Communities Division) Discussion on upcoming possible grant approved items Outreach program to increase community awareness Timeline for the next meeting. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-01-29-minutes-6374.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-01-29 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-01-29-minutes-6374.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01292024-6374 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== 29Jan24 Green Communities Meeting: • Member attendees: Dave Blatt, Dave Passios, Kim Duffy, Chris Holden, Matt Snyder • Non-Member attendees: Eric M Hevy (Director of Facilities and Grounds), Bill Bernard (DPW Director) • Kelly Brown (Regional Coordinator Central MA for Green Communities) 6:32pm meeting start • Dave Passios: Discussion of significant potential future energy efficiency rebates to residents. MA Dept of Energy Resources may be applying for federal program • Upcoming Grant Opportunities for Lunenburg Discussion with Kelly Brown o Coming in February 2024: "Program Opportunity Notice" (AKA Green Communities Grant Application). • Grants are split into Spring and Fall "blocks". Fall blocks are more popular for timelines (budgeting meetings, school availability during summer). Funding is targeted for a 50/50 split. A maximum of 1 grant per year is granted per town (up to $200k). Application due Feb 7th for Spring block. Application due April 12 for Fall block. • To apply for new grants, current projects must be finalized (streetlight project - on track to finalize this week) • There are some new aspects to the application • Introduction of New Decarbonization Grants with Kelly Brown o Larger project funding up to $500,000 with 25% municipal match. Criteria includes "fossil-free" buildings. If this grant is awarded, the town is not eligible for other grants for a few years. • Potential Projects Q&A with Kelly Brown o David Blatt: Are grants moving from LED lighting towards heating/cooling? Water Heaters? • Kelly Brown: LED lighting is still funded but at a reduced amount. Lunenburg eligible for $200,000 grant (interior non municipal lighting). • Other fund possibilities: ▪ Not funding fossil fuel replacements or window replacements. ▪ Fire dept/police can combine infrared with heat pumps due special circumstances, including firetruck interior/exterior areas that are not feasible for only heat pump. ▪ HVAC application can to be combined with weatherization. Heat pump applications require weatherization - whether assessment indicates no additional can be added, or what will be added. Partial project applications can be submitted if exceeds grant amount and exceeds are funded by the town. o Facilities and DPW Potential Projects: • Bill Bernard: Are electric pumps for sewer systems eligible for grants? Quotes are already provided, timeline is as soon as possible. ▪ Kelly Brown: Yes, still allowed under program. On the application: 10hp or less is a prescriptive project. Great than 10hp is a traditional project. ===PAGE 2=== • Eric Hevy: Are School Building Management Systems eligible for grants? Currently the controllers aren't working properly/need upgrade, causing unequal heat distribution at the Primary school. ▪ Kelly Brown: Pneumatic systems might be eligible. Non-pneumatic might not be eligible. Schools that have non-pneumatic might just need software/computer upgrade and will not have electric savings. Would need data on how this would save energy. Once energy assessments/surveys are complete and proposals are in hand, can have a meeting to discuss and review the results in the Grant Table. ▪ Dave Blatt: Do you have suggestions for who can scope? ▪ Kelly Brown: Unitil contractors for smaller assessments, full audit may require consultant. Full energy audits aren't generally funded, sometimes just one building. ▪ Dave Blatt will reach out to Unitil liaison ▪ Eric Hevy has been in contact with a team for energy audit o Kim Duffy: How does MA Clean Heat Standard work with these programs? • Kelly Brown: The Clean Heat Standard is a part of DOER and MassSave - works together with goals. o Dave Blatt: Are water heaters eligible for grants? • Kelly: electric instant or heat pump, not gas/fossil fuels. Can help upgrade fossil fuel sometimes. Have funded roof top heat pump with backups - only allowed when the town has a good justification for building setup that all electric heat pump would not work with the temperatures. Vendor justification required. o Dave Passios - referring to 10-year capital improvement plan being used as a grant plan. • Kelly: not all projects would be good energy savers. Partial projects can be funded. o Dave P - Asks about geothermal • Kelly - a lot of schools doing geothermal for IRA federal tax credits • Dave P - new school may be built in the next 10-20 years. Will be suggesting geothermal. o Kelly - in Feb 2024 energy efficient conservation blockers will be announced. Population >35k, direct to Energy Dept). <35k, direct through Green Communities. New studies and projects to apply for. Could hire an energy manager & have someone help them fill out applications. New program -> Green communities 2.0 = Climate Leader Communities. Taking GC criteria and adding (refer back to 18Dec23 notes). Outreach & education coming. First round in June. o Dave Blatt - For electric car policy under Climate Leader Communities, is the requirement still half ton and below? • Kelly- 8500 lbs. or less. Above do not need to comply. o Dave Passios: Library HVAC re-design (multi-zone) and EV charging • Kelly: Most communities have gone through EVIP, more specific to EV. Up to 7500 per station. EVIP says you can’t apply for both funding sources (EVIP and GC) for the same project. o Dave P - Who owns small Lunenburg SUVs? Sewer dept? Outside contractor? Other vehicles might be eligible for funding that we don't know of. • Bill: Sewer no vehicles, DPW no vehicles under 8500lbs o Kelly - explains Grant Excel Table. Assesses energy savings and dollar weight. ===PAGE 3=== o Dave P - schools struggling with climate control. Mini splits would have to be integrated as both heat and cooling units? • Kelly - yes both heating and cooling not just for shoulder months • Dave P - can we keep some existing and add mini splits? • Kelly - explained details of requirements, calling out ventilation • Matt - if you don’t have current cooling, how does that incorporate into "savings"? • Kelly - is the space currently cooled? Window Acs? Will be factored in o Kim: with the push to electrify, are there are programs researching and improving the grid reliability and cost? • Kelly - Grid Modernization Committee o Dave P - renewable storage funded? • Kelly - solar standalone storage, some schools have. Internal projects (like from solar implementation info re: solar safety & reliability) - will be a similar guidebook for renewable storage. o Dave Blatt - grants for battery backup for existing solar? • Kelly - not "battery backup" because it's not meant for power outage. Solar storage for "peak" use that grants can be applied for. • Community outreach o Green communities committee Facebook page o Members voted on process for content creation and social media posting. All members present (David Blatt, David Passios, Matt Snyder, Chris) voted aye for Kim Duffy to post informational content related to the Green Communities Committee. Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-03-06-agenda-6445.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-03-06 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-03-06-agenda-6445.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03062024-6445 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== T o w n o f L u n e n b u r g G r e e n C o m m u n i t i e s T a s k F o r c e David Blatt , Chair man David Passios Kim Duffy Matt Snyder Chris Holden Ben Howard NOTICE OF MEETING Wednesday, March 6 th at 6 :30 PM Sudolnik Room Lunenburg Public Library 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462 The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use this link to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=84281622209 from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909 174 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “ raise hand ” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Agenda Call to order Review and approve any pending minutes Public Comment Committee organization Discussion on upcoming possible grant approved items Sewer Commission Pumps School Mini-splits Town Buildings Outreach program to increase community awareness Timeline for the next meeting . Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-03-06-minutes-6445.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-03-06 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-03-06-minutes-6445.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03062024-6445 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of L u n e n b u rg G REEN COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE Lunenburg, MA 01462 David Blatt , Chair David Passios , Member Kim Duffy , Member Matt Snyder , Member Chris Holden , Member Meeting Minutes GREEN COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE March 6 , 202 4 6:30pm Sudolnik Room Lunenburg Public Library 1023 Massachusetts Ave , Lunenburg, MA 01462 Attendance: Members Present: David Blatt, David Passios, Kim Duffy Non-members Present: Matthew Allison, Chris Ruth (Facilities Director), Muir Haman, Bill Bernard (DPW Director) 1. Call to Order: 6: 40 pm Agenda Discussion Review and Approve Pending Meeting Minutes Amended meeting minutes approved 3-0 by David Blatt, David Passios, and Kim Duffy Committee Comment The streetlight located at 554 F lat H ill Rd may have been missed for replacement . Not sure if privately owned. Planning Board would like GCC input for the Solar bylaw update & new Battery storage bylaw Earth Day 2024 ( Parks & Conservation Commissions ) – C leanup events throughout April . Public Comment No public comment Committee Organization Tabled for next meeting Discussion of upcoming possible grant approved items  Sewer Commission Pumps  School Mini-splits  Town Buildings Next grant cycle is April, then October. Grant should be finalized by March for April. Also charging station grants (includes running electric to charger), looking for possible locations. Muir Haman suggests the Library. David Blatt suggests schools also. Chris Ruth says car manufacturers are going away from electric and towards hydrogen. Matt Allison asks if we have a charging station at the Public Safety Building. CR says no. Interested in finding out how many people in town have electric cars that would use a charging station. Once a certain amount of grant funds are reached (600k?), then we can only request 100k per grant cycle instead of 200k. DB to follow-up with Kelly Brown (Regional Coordinator Central MA for Green Communities) to confirm amounts/limits. Sewer Commission Pumps Bill Bernard reached out to Unitil to get energy savings for sewer pumps. Funds have been allocated already for project. Will try to get in time for April but ===PAGE 2=== unlikely. Dave Passios asks if there ’s anything GCC can do to help. Heather can help with the grant application form if needed School Mini-splits Town Buildings Chris Ruth indicates nothing is ready for Facilities. Energy Audits for schools/town buildings scheduled to start tomorrow . Muir Haman brings up Library HVAC that is on the Capital Plan. Also Solar Panels for Library. 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 Grid Modernization Advisory Council  KD attended virtual meeting on Wed Feb 28 th , 2024  Summary: o Council members are focused on ensuring the electric grid and private companies (Unitil, Eversource, National Grid) understand the increase of electric demand that will result from the commonwealth ’s climate policy and goals . o Currently the Council is not comfortable that the grid is prepared/forecasts are correct with the level of information provided . o All 3 electric companies propose significant increases in capital and operating costs relative to today ’s levels Solar By-Law Revision & New Battery By-Law Matt Allison representing the Planning Board is present requesting Green Communities Committee input to the Solar By-Law Revision of Chapter 250- 4.13 of the Code of Lunenburg and the new Battery By-Law. Overview provided, By-Laws in draft. Timeline for next meeting Approximately 2 weeks from now – TBD Meeting Adjourned: 8:08 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-04-01-agenda-6500.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-04-01 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-04-01-agenda-6500.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04012024-6500 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== T o w n o f L u n e n b u r g G r e e n C o m m u n i t i e s T a s k F o r c e David Blatt , Chair man David Passios Kim Duffy Matt Snyder Chris Holden Ben Howard NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, Ap ril 1 st at 6 :30 PM Conference Room Ritter Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462 The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use this link to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=89953064468 from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 766 316 7607 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “ raise hand ” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Agenda Call to order Review and approve any pending minutes Public Comment Discussion on upcoming possible grant approved items Sewer Commission Pumps School Mini-splits Town Buildings Committee organization Outreach program to increase community awareness Timeline for the next meeting . Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-04-01-minutes-6500.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-04-01 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-04-01-minutes-6500.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04012024-6500 ======================================================================================== Town of Lunenburg 3362461140017500 GREEN COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE Lunenburg, MA 01462 David Blatt, Chair David Passios, Member Kim Duffy, Member Matt Snyder, Member Chris Holden, Member Meeting Minutes GREEN COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE April 1, 2024 6:30pm Conference Room Ritter Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462 Attendance: Members Present: David Blatt, David Passios, Kim Duffy, Matt Snyder Members Not Present: Chris Holden Call to Order: 6:34 pm Agenda Discussion Review and Approve Pending Meeting Minutes Meeting minutes from last meeting approved unanimously (4-0). 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 May 10 application due for Spring round (applications posted) Grant Program update: increased to 250k per round. Once total grant exceeds 1 million -> reduced to 125k. Total so far ~600k Priority Third-party company performing energy audits around town. Teen center, etc. Building management systems training Sewer Commission Pumps – Spring 2024 Grant Plan Kelly confirmed eligible for funding. 3 pumps for grant. Approx 200k before credits (approx. 55k remaining before any Unitil credits). School Mini-splits Phased-approach to install. Needs weatherization to be eligible – Plan for 2025 Town Buildings Town Hall and Ritter Building weatherization and updates Committee Organization David Passios motioned to appoint David Blatt as Chait, David Passios as Vice-Chair, and Kim Duffy as Clerk. Matt Snyder seconded the motion. Committee voted unanimously (4-0) to approve Committee Organization with David Blatt as Chair, David Passios as Vice-Chair, and Kim Duffy as Clerk 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. 1-page flyer for informational handout at town meeting Timeline for next meeting To meet first Monday of each month. 6:30pm, locations TBD Meeting Adjourned: 7:38 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-05-06-agenda-6549.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-05-06 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-05-06-agenda-6549.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062024-6549 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Green Communities Task Force David Blatt, Chairman David Passios Kim Duffy Matt Snyder Chris Holden Ben Howard NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, May 6th at 6:30 PM Conference Room Ritter Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462 The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use this link to join the public meeting webinarhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86596888569 from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 865 9688 8569# If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Agenda Call to order Review and approve any pending minutes Public Comment Discussion on upcoming possible grant approved items Sewer Commission Pumps School Mini-splits Town Buildings Outreach program to increase community awareness Timeline for the next meeting. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-05-06-minutes-6549.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-05-06 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-05-06-minutes-6549.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062024-6549 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== 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. ===PAGE 2=== 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 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-06-03-agenda-6590.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-06-03 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-06-03-agenda-6590.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032024-6590 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Green Communities Task Force David Blatt, Chairman David Passios Kim Duffy Matt Snyder Chris Holden Ben Howard NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, June 3rd at 6:30 PM Conference Room Ritter Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462 The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use this link to join the public meeting webinarhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86596888569 from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 865 9688 8569# If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Agenda Call to order Review and approve any pending minutes Public Comment Recap of Spring Grant process Fall Grant process Outreach program to increase community awareness Timeline for the next meeting. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-06-03-minutes-6590.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-06-03 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-06-03-minutes-6590.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032024-6590 ======================================================================================== Town of Lunenburg 3362461140017500 GREEN 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 June 3, 2024 6:30pm Conference Room Ritter Building 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462 Attendance: Members Present: David Blatt, David Passios, Kim Duffy, Matt Snyder, Chris Holden (joined ~6:55 pm) Call to Order: 6:34 pm Agenda Discussion Review and Approve Pending Meeting Minutes Meeting minutes from May 6, 2024 approved unanimously of all members present at Call to Order (David Blatt, David Passios, Kim Duffy, Matt Snyder) Public Comment No public comment Recap of Spring Grant Process Projects would have come out to only ~$50k. Only one pump would have appropriate ROI to be approved in GC grant, did not need new VFDs. Pump option selected not approved by Unitil for incentive. All projects will be submitted in Fall Grant process. Fall Grant Process Possible Options Based on Energy Assessments of Town Buildings: -Ritter building - windows and lighting/weatherization -Library - heating/cooling system -School - mini-splits/weatherization -Public Safety Building (Police/Fire) – hot water system Timeline: -July: Send out notifications to departments -Aug: Finalize project list/options -Sep: Finalize selected project(s) & application -Oct: Submit application Outreach program to increase community awareness Green Community Signs for along roads Board of Selectmen Meeting – disaster relief funding from last fall’s storm. Individual residential homeowners can apply, municipalities not yet approved. LED Streetlights monthly bill data available soon for month-to-month comparisons Energy Meter at Library that plugs into appliance to determine energy pull and phantom power (kW, 110V outlets) Green Communities Committee Facebook Page informational posts on-going. Committee background, streetlight background, sustainability events, MassSave programs, federal rebates. Next post: Lunenburg PD hybrid vehicles. 2020 grant – 2 cruisers (5k each, 10k total). 2022 grant – 1 cruiser (5k). Essentially break even, but carbon offset. Photo with Officer Jonathan Broc will be posted alongside informational content. Other content: Looking for projects, 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: July 1, 2024 6:30pm - Zoom meeting. Meeting Adjourned: 7:20 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-07-15-agenda-6657.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-07-15 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-07-15-agenda-6657.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152024-6657 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Green Communities Task Force David Blatt, Chairman David Passios Kim Duffy Matt Snyder Chris Holden Ben Howard NOTICE OF MEETING Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use this link to join the public meeting webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7927370353?omn=82460652781from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 792 737 0353# If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Agenda Call to order Review and approve any pending minutes Public Comment Fall Grant process Outreach program to increase community awareness Timeline for the next meeting. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-07-15-minutes-6657.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-07-15 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-07-15-minutes-6657.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152024-6657 ======================================================================================== Town of Lunenburg 3362461140017500 GREEN 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 Monday, July 15, 2024 6:30pm Conference Room Ritter Building 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462 Attendance: Members Present: David Blatt, David Passios, Kim Duffy Call to Order: 6:40pm Agenda Discussion Review and Approve Pending Meeting Minutes Meeting minutes from June 3, 2024 approved unanimously. Public Comment No public comment. Fall Grant Process Timeline / Plan: -July: Send out notifications to departments (completed, have not heard back. Will attend Select Board to notify/ask for help contacting departments) -Aug: Finalize project list/options -Sep: Finalize selected project(s) & application -Oct: Submit application Possible Options Based on Energy Assessments of Town Buildings: -Ritter building - windows and lighting/weatherization -Library - heating/cooling system -School - mini-splits/weatherization -Public Safety Building (Police/Fire) – hot water system Outreach program to increase community awareness Green Communities Committee Facebook Page informational posts on-going. Committee background, streetlight background, sustainability events, MassSave programs, federal rebates. June posts: Hybrid police vehicles, MassSave Dehumidifier Recycling Event, Rain Barrel/Water Usage Upcoming posts: Energy Meter for energy pull and phantom power, Electric savings from LED lights Paul Sarapas reached out regarding writing an article in the Lunenberg Ledger about the committee. Invited to next meeting. Timeline for next meeting To meet first Monday of each month. Next: Aug 5, 2024 6:30pm – Ritter Building Meeting Adjourned: 7:16 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-08-19-agenda-6707.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-08-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-08-19-agenda-6707.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192024-6707 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Green Communities Task Force David Blatt, Chairman David Passios Kim Duffy Matt Snyder Chris Holden Ben Howard NOTICE OF MEETING Library Conference Room Monday, August 19th at 6:30 PM The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use this link to join the public meeting webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3020039690?omn=83604498352from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 302 003 9690# If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Agenda Call to order Review and approve any pending minutes Public Comment Fall Grant process Outreach program to increase community awareness Timeline for the next meeting. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-08-19-minutes-6707.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-08-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-08-19-minutes-6707.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08192024-6707 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg GREEN 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 Monday, August 19, 2024 6:30pm Zoom (Virtual) Meeting Attendance: Members Present (Virtually via Zoom): David Blatt, David Passios, Kim Duffy, Chris Holden Call to Order: 6:33 pm Agenda Discussion Review and Approve Pending Meeting Minutes Meeting minutes from July 15, 2024 approved by 4-0 roll-call vote (David Passios, Chris Holden, Kim Duffy, David Blatt). Public Comment Tyler Proteau (84 Robbs Hill Road) presents Styrofoam improvement proposal plan via slide deck. Current recycling issues (provided by Harvey). Harvey separates waste, unknown final location of expanded polystyrene (styrofoam). 35% of landfills are Styrofoam. Possible improvement (Federal, state, local funding possible, more research needed. 100k state funding likely eligible): Create styrofoam collection points to recycle styrofoam. Requires community education/outreach. David Blatt: What is the collection point? Tyler: Could be large bins, or a drop-off point at school, public safety building. Chris: Would we use the town trash bags for these? Tyler: Different bags, or just the materials David Blatt: Would we bring it to the recycling company, or would they pick it up? Tyler: Likely bring it, unless grant available Kim Duffy: Concerns include creating large enough scale for citizens to use, reliable company that ensures recycling. Home-compostable materials vs facility- compostable materials for utensils, etc. Dave Passios: Where is the closest facility? Tyler: Worcester, MA or Leicester, MA Dave Blatt: Previously the town had a cardboard dumpster that kept the materials from blowing away. Also interested in large scale, pickup at a location for styrofoam recycling. Dave Passios: Recommends finding a successfully implemented styrofoam recycling plan in another town or contact Hannaford or other local business Fall Grant Process Pump stations have a ROI too long for incentives (>100 years) Refrigeration units (Elementary, High, Turkey Hill): < 3 year ROI, but only $11k 2 Police Hybrid cruisers ($10k) Facilities Training ($10k) Chris Holden: Is there a committee that can require projects to retrieve funding if ===PAGE 2=== eligible? Dave Passios: Capital Planning David Blatt: School Committee For heat pumps/mini splits for schools-- Needs: 1. Decision/commitment from town on how we want the heat pumps to work (heating and cooling, just cooling?) If aligns with program, then Kelly from GCC can help. $225k possible. 2. Company name that did energy assessment 3. Weatherization assessment 4. Energy savings data for heating 5. Utility incentives (they might have control preferences) - they could have cooling and heating incentives Conclusion: Will apply for Fall grant program with smaller projects for 2024 Kim to create an info sheet for what is needed for projects. Draft, review with Kelly. Outreach program to increase community awareness Green Communities Committee Facebook Page informational posts on-going. Committee background, streetlight background, sustainability events, MassSave programs, federal rebates. • July Posts: rain barrels [Post Reach: 114] • Upcoming posts: Energy Meter for energy pull and phantom power, Savings from LED lights project Timeline for next meeting To meet first Monday of each month. Next: Early September 2024 6:30pm Meeting called to adjourn by David Blatt, Dave Passios seconds. Meeting Adjourned: 7:39 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-12-agenda-6764.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-09-12 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-09-12-agenda-6764.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09122024-6764 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== T o w n o f L u n e n b u r g G r e e n C o m m u n i t i e s T a s k F o r c e David Blatt , Chair man David Passios Kim Duffy Matt Snyder Chris Holden NOTICE OF MEETING On-Line via Zoom Thursday, September 12 th at 5 :30 PM The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use this link to join the public meeting webinar https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=82720606624 from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 766 316 7607 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “ raise hand ” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. Agenda Call to order Review and approve any pending minutes Public Comment Fall Grant process Outreach program to increase community awareness Timeline for the next meeting . Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-12-minutes-6764.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-09-12 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-09-12-minutes-6764.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09122024-6764 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg GREEN 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 Thursday September 12, 2024 5:30pm Zoom Meeting Attendance: Members Present: David Blatt, David Passios, Kim Duffy Non-Members Present: Kate Burnham (Superintendent of Lunenburg Schools) Call to Order: 5:35 pm Agenda Discussion Review and Approve Pending Meeting Minutes Meeting minutes from August 19 to be reviewed at next meeting. Public Comment No public comment. Fall Grant Process Two hybrid police cruisers Schools Mini-Split Heating/Cooling Project: Phase 1: Friday Sep 20 th, Dakin Company, Unitil, Dave Blatt, School IT Manager – Meeting for integrated controls for mini splits Sep 26th 7:30am – Meeting with schools regarding mini splits Option to add Refrigerator Controls (~11k) if remaining funding is available. Utility incentives ~25k. Spring 2025 Grant Preliminary Plan: Phase 2: classrooms and other spaces Option to combine Phase 3 & Turkey Hill Other notes: Single-pane windows. Primary School (heat nice to have), Turkey Hill (supplemental heat required). Old Business: Possible Options Based on Energy Assessments of Town Buildings: -Ritter building - windows and lighting/weatherization -Library - heating/cooling system -School - mini-splits/weatherization -Public Safety Building (Police/Fire) – hot water system Outreach program to increase community Green Communities Committee Facebook Page informational posts on-going. Committee background, streetlight background, sustainability events, MassSave ===PAGE 2=== awareness programs, federal rebates. • June posts: None • Upcoming posts: Energy Meter for energy pull and phantom power, Electric savings from LED lights Timeline for next meeting To meet first Monday of each month. Next: Monday Sep 30th. Meeting Adjourned: 6:27 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-26-agenda-6789.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-09-26 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-09-26-agenda-6789.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09262024-6789 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Green Communities Task Force David Blatt, Chairman David Passios Kim Duffy Matt Snyder Chris Holden NOTICE OF MEETING On-Line via Zoom Thursday, September 26th at 7:30AM The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use this link to join the public meeting webinar https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86449432911?pwd=fEMnRrGQXtWUZOPXipNehhRaafeMXL.1 from a telephone, dial 1(646)931-3860 and enter Webinar ID: Meeting ID: 864 4943 2911 If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e -mail address. 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This is a special meeting to update the group on progress of Phase 2 Mini-Split project and submitting this project for the October round of the Green Community Grant Program. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-10-08-agenda-6806.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-10-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-10-08-agenda-6806.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10082024-6806 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-12-09-agenda-6911.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-12-09 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-12-09-agenda-6911.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12092024-6911 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Townof LunenburgGreenCommunities TaskForce DavidBlatt, Chairman 960Massachusetts AvenueDavidPassios, Vice Chair LunenburgMA01462KimDuffy Tel: 978-582-4147Ext 5Chtris Holden Fax978-582-4353 MattSnyder MeetingNoticeMonday, December9th20247:30PM1stFloorConferenceRoomRitterBuilding960MassachusettsAve Agenda Call toorder Reviewandapproveanypendingminutes PublicComment Fall Grant submittal review Newprogramsthat couldbeavailablein2025 Committeemake-up Timelinefor next meeting Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-12-09-minutes-6911.txt BOARD : green-communities-committee DATE : 2024-12-09 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/green-communities-committee/2024-12-09-minutes-6911.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12092024-6911 ======================================================================================== Town of Lunenburg 3362461140017500 GREEN 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 Monday, December 9, 2024 7:30 PM Zoom Meeting Attendance: Members Present: David Blatt, David Passios (remote), Matt Snyder, Kim Duffy Call to Order: 7:34pm Agenda Discussion Review and approve any pending meeting minutes None Public Comment None Fall Grant Submittal Review Hit deadline for fall grant. School rep (Dr. Sue Gilson) instrumental in helping with progress. $223,941 submitted for Fall grant program. Grant approval will be announced Feb/March 2025 ~10k refrigeration controls at elementary, turkey hill, high school ~200k towards mini splits Utility incentives 113k (Unitil, Matt Keefe) Police cruisers Admin costs (town spending only spent 400k) New Programs that could be available in 2025 Oct 22, 2024 First Green Communities summit at Devens, MA. New programs for 2025: Massachusetts CELT – free resource program from UML and BU that connects graduate students to towns to help present data for town funding FFIO – federal grant program; state will match funds to help be eligible for federal grant Direct Pay – town can get paid back from the federal govt for energy savings (6% +). Timeline Jan 2023 – December 2032 MassSave Municipal Energy Manager Grant Program (due end of January 2025) Mass School Heat Authority Program – helps get heat pumps into schools Spring Grant: Cemetery Commission interested in battery powered lawn mowers/equipment. Looking into other projects, 5 year plan. Committee Make-Up Looking for more members. Timeline for Next Meeting Tentative - Monday January 6, 2025 7pm. Meeting Adjourned: 8:33pm by roll call vote.