Sustainability Committee | Town of Maynard, Massachusetts

Mission Statement

To provide Maynard with solutions to successfully prepare for present and future climate, energy, and environmental challenges.

Actions:

Maintaining coordination with Town departments.
Assisting with sustainability goals set in planning documents and regulations for the community.
Identifying and collaborating with local, regional, and national programs to assist in their mission.
Identifying both public and non-governmental funding sources for program implementation.
Helping provide consistency of institutional knowledge and record keeping.
Assisting with pro-active infrastructure strategizing and planning.
Fostering the practice of potable water conservation. Protecting future municipal water sources.
Working towards the Town’s transition to affordable renewable energy.
Reducing household, business, and school waste.
Increasing availability of energy efficient public transportation.
Identifying and promoting opportunities for green infrastructure.
Reducing toxic use and polluting practices in the community.
Increasing the Town’s tree canopy and other water purifying and retention landscaping.
Identifying community coaches and other resources to help residents, businesses, and schools implement resilient solutions and energy efficiency.
Fostering a culture of community engagement in and understanding of transition goals. Engage all stakeholders.

This is a new committee. It has not yet set a meeting schedule.