GCA forum 4/3

This from Fred Bunger of the Medfield Energy Committee –

Green Community Public Forum Thursday, April 3, 2014, 7PM
Town House – Chenery Room

Here’s an opportunity to learn about the Green Communities Act and the two articles on the Warrant in advance of the April 28 Annual Town Meeting. Voters will consider Article 34: Adopt Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Facilities Overlay District (POVD) Bylaw and Article 35: Adopt Stretch Energy Code. The Medfield Energy Committee and Town representatives will make brief presentations followed by a question and answer session. The agenda and related information is included below.

Adopting Articles 34 and 35 at Town Meeting are two of the requirements to become a Green Community through the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER). The Board of Selectmen voted in March to support the Medfield Energy Committee recommendation to pursue a Green Community designation to qualify for a base grant of approximately $148,000, with additional opportunities available for competitive grants.
Agenda

7:00 – 7:05 Introductions
7:05 – 7:15 Overview of Green Communities Program
7:15 – 7:45 Overview Solar Photovoltaic By-Law
7:45 – 8:00 Overview of Stretch Energy Code
8:00 – 9:00 Facilitated Questions and Answers Session
8:55 – 9:00 Meeting Conclusion