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Board Approves Decarbonization Roadmap

WestboroughJun 23, 20262 min read

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The Select Board unanimously approved Westborough’s Climate Leaders Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap, making the Town eligible for grant opportunities supporting building electrification, energy efficiency, and renewable energy projects.

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The roadmap sets a long-term plan to reduce emissions from municipal and school facilities as equipment is replaced and capital projects are planned. Approval may help Westborough pursue technical assistance and implementation funding for energy upgrades. The Board also approved $130,000 in interdepartmental budget transfers, including $89,000 moved to insurance expenses.

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Approved the Climate Leaders Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap by a 4-0-0 vote.
Approved $130,000 in interdepartmental transfers, including $89,000 moved to insurance expenses, by a 4-0-0 vote.
Approved the amended mission of the Active Transportation and Safety Committee and directed that it be posted on the Town website by a 4-0-0 vote.
Approved amendments to the Open Forum Policy so it applies consistently to Town boards and committees appointed by the Select Board or Town Manager, by a 4-0-0 vote.
Approved reappointments and appointments to the Active Transportation and Safety Committee, Recreation Commission, Veterans Advisory Board, Affordable Housing Trust, Economic Development Committee, Treasurer/Collector position, Cultural Council, and Youth Commission.
Reviewed approximately $5.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding, supporting 29 approved projects; unspent balances from completed projects were redirected to lead service line replacement.
Passed over the Regional Emergency Communication Center lease agreement for consideration at a future meeting.

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