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Canton Sustainability Minutes November 4 2019
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Canton Sustainability Committee Agenda November 4, 2019 – 7:00 pm Canton Public Library 786 Washington Street, Canton, MA Aldrich Meeting Room Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm Attendance: Phil Brown, Tim Calabrese, Andrea Stuart, Christine Smith, CarolynElkort Non-Members Present: Carol Oldham, MCAN and Jennifer Wexler Update on Textile Recycling Approval: Christine reported that the Board of Selectmen had approved the request to work with Bay State Textile Recycling for the town’s textile recycling program and to locate a textile recycling bin at the Pine Street facility. Details are being worked out as to exact location and as soon as it is up and running Bay State will let Christine know. Request for Canton Sustainability Committee to Sign Letter Supporting Massachusetts Carbon Pricing Legislation: An Act to promote green infrastructure and reduce carbon emissions (H.2810):Request was made by Jennifer Wexler (Canton resident) and Carol Oldham of Mass Climate Action Network. The purpose of signing the letter would be to show support to the Carbon pricing legislation currently pending before the state legislature. Many boards of selectmen and sustainability and other town groups have endorsed this bill.Carol made a presentation about the proposed Carbon Pricing legislation. Carol also made a presentation about Green Community Choice Aggregation by which communities can contract with their utility company to provide energy from green sources. There was discussion about the Carbon Pricing legislation, requested vote and whether to vote at this meeting. It was decided to think about the request and discuss further at next meeting. Christine will forward slides to committee and language for the letter. Recycling IQ grant – Next Steps:Tim will draft an email outlining what we need from the Town and DPW in order to apply for a Recycling IQ grant from Mass DEP. Canton Greenfest: Christine reported that Canton GreenFest will be November 16th. This event is sponsored by the community group, Canton Residents for a Sustainable Equitable Future. Christine will host a table for the Sustainability Committee with information on the textile recycling, composting and green energy aggregation. Proposed programs for coming year: There was a discussion about ongoing programming throughout the year. Christine suggested the committee could host a few different public presentations throughout the year. Some ideas were One book with author or a film presentation. Everyone will come with suggestions for ideas at the next meeting. Adjourned at 8:50 pm