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Environmental Sustainability Committee

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0 active membersNext meeting Aug 20, 2026Last meeting Jul 9, 20266 summaries in 30d

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Aug 18, 2026

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Wakefield

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Environmental Sustainability Committee Meeting Summary

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Environmental Sustainability Committee Meeting Summary

The committee scheduled a July 12 fix-it clinic and continued work on food rescue, hard-to-recycle materials, pollinator projects, and solar funding for town facilities. DPW is also preparing trash and recycling contracts, with solicitations expected later this summer and interviews planned for September.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 14, 2026

Sustainability Committee Funds Recycling Events

The committee approved up to $275 for supplies supporting local repair, invasive-plant removal, and black-plastic recycling efforts. Members also unanimously continued Tiana Veldwisch as chair and Melissa Eusden as vice chair, with one technical issue recorded during the chair vote.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Sustainability Projects Move Forward

Wakefield’s Department of Public Works is seeking a $90,000 Green Communities grant for energy-efficiency upgrades at the Public Safety Building and heat-pump water heaters at six municipal buildings.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Wakefield sustainability updates and transit pilot

Wakefield is planning a one-year, on-demand micro-transit pilot using electric vehicles, with a target launch of June 1. The service is intended for residents age 18 and older, with proposed weekday and Saturday hours still subject to budget and procurement decisions.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Sustainability Committee Funds Pollinator Outreach

The committee approved town funding for 40 pollinator lawn signs and $100 in native seeds for a February 25 library event. Members also advanced plans for school food rescue, a March 8 fix-it clinic, and a March 29 garden supply swap.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Environmental Sustainability Committee Meeting Summary

The committee discussed completing a Decarbonization Roadmap and zero-emission vehicle fleet policy by fall 2026 to support a possible Town Meeting vote on committing to net-zero emissions by 2050.

1 min readMunicipal coverage