[Massplanners] Climate Planning and Implementation Question...

Tue Mar 1 11:53:36 EST 2022

Hi Eric and Chris,

Longmeadow is currently exploring the same issue. We have only had internal
conversations at this point, and I would appreciate tagging along in your
research.

I also share Doug Finn's question -- and also wonder if the Commonwealth is
able to enforce their strategies across sectors, would our work largely be
enacted by virtue of statewide legislation? It seems that municipalities
are perhaps best able to support the Roadmap by implementing Green
Communities best practices, adopting the updated Stretch Code, adopting
climate resilience and Smart Growth best practices for zoning and land use,
and conducting education/outreach campaigns to property owners regarding
energy efficiency.

Corrin

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> Hi Eric
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> Harvard is seeking to do much the same thing through a comprehensive bylaw
> review and set of amendments that not only decarbonize but address other
> resilience and sustainability criteria. I would be interested in hearing
> about what responses you get and am interested in other communities seeking
> to go down that same path.
>
> Chris
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> Christopher J. Ryan, AICP
> Director of Community and Economic Development
> Town of Harvard
> 13 Ayer Road
> Harvard, MA  01451
> Tel: 978.456.4100 x.323
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> From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> On Behalf Of Eric
> Smith via MassPlanners
> Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 9:37 AM
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> Subject: [Massplanners] Climate Planning and Implementation Question...
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> Hello MassPlanners:
>
> The Town of Athol is working on a Municipal Decarbonization Plan, which is
> being designed to meet the Commonwealth's goals in their recent 2050
> Decarbonization Roadmap that calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by
> 45% by 2030 and 85% by 2050.
>
> We have a new member on our local Energy Committee. He's extremely
> passionate about reducing Carbon (C) emissions and wishes to see the Town
> reduce C emissions further and on a quicker timeframe than the
> Commonwealth's goals.   He's also interested in a Bylaw approach to codify
> the reductions.
>
> I wanted to see any examples of Massachusetts communities who have already
> adopted a Plan and/or Bylaw with any more specific Carbon reduction targets
> that are in the MA 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap.   If so, could you please
> share that info with me?     So far, I do have info from Northampton
> already.
>
> Thank you!
> Eric
>
>
>
> Eric R. Smith, AICP
>
> Director of Planning and Development
>
> Town of Athol
>
> 584 Main Street,
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> Athol, MA 01331
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> (978) 721-8500 ext. 517
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> Hrm:
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> I'd be curious to know how municipalities are planning in order to meet
> these goals -
> What is the expectation
> for building heating options? or
> for municipal vehicle options (esp. police and highway cars / trucks /
> tractors)?
>
> Respectfully,
>
> - Doug.
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> Douglas Finn, Administrative Assistant
> Town of Westhampton
> 1 South Road
> Westhampton, MA 01027
> 413-203-3086
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> Hello MassPlanners:
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> The Town of Athol is working on a Municipal Decarbonization Plan, which is
> being designed to meet the Commonwealth's goals in their recent 2050
> Decarbonization Roadmap that calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by
> 45% by 2030 and 85% by 2050.
>
> We have a new member on our local Energy Committee. He's extremely
> passionate about reducing Carbon (C) emissions and wishes to see the Town
> reduce C emissions further and on a quicker timeframe than the
> Commonwealth's goals.   He's also interested in a Bylaw approach to codify
> the reductions.
>
> I wanted to see any examples of Massachusetts communities who have already
> adopted a Plan and/or Bylaw with any more specific Carbon reduction targets
> that are in the MA 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap.   If so, could you please
> share that info with me?     So far, I do have info from Northampton
> already.
>
> Thank you!
> Eric
>
>
>
> Eric R. Smith, AICP
>
> Director of Planning and Development
>
> Town of Athol
>
> 584 Main Street,
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> Athol, MA 01331
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> (978) 721-8500 ext. 517
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> esmith at townofathol.org
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*Corrin Meise-Munns* *(she/her)*
Assistant Town Manager / Director of Planning & Community Development
Town of Longmeadow, MA
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