Sustainability Committee charts climate action and waste path
Boxborough Sustainability Committee advanced work on climate, waste, and building codes. The committee reviewed the draft Climate Action Plan and provided feedback on action items across five categories. The Waste Management Working Group, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of
Sustainability Committee · Meeting of May 13, 2026
Boxborough Sustainability Committee advanced work on climate, waste, and building codes. The committee reviewed the draft Climate Action Plan and provided feedback on action items across five categories. The Waste Management Working Group, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, is developing a financial model comparing waste management options by June 2026, with recommendations to town boards due December 2026 for January 2027 budget planning.
CELT Fellow Rebecca Caruso presented on Specialized Stretch Code and the committee directed staff to secure town board presentations. The committee also emphasized the need for volunteers and funding for improvements at the town swap shed facility.
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Source: the Sustainability Committee meeting of May 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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